Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 21, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Gold IRA Companies Review, owned and operated by sole trader Jaime Ellen Gunton (ABN 52765573730) (“we“, “us“, “our“) collects, uses, shares, and safeguards information about visitors to goldiracompaniesreview.com (the “Site“). We operate an independent editorial site that publishes educational content and comparison articles about precious‑metals IRA providers. We participate in affiliate programs; when you click partner links, we may earn a commission. This Policy explains what data we collect and your choices.

If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Site. We may update this Policy from time to time; the date above reflects the latest revision.

1) Scope & Roles

  • This Policy applies to the Site and any services or communications we provide that link to it.
  • For GDPR/UK GDPR purposes, Gold IRA Companies Review, owned and operated by sole trader Jaime Ellen Gunton (ABN 52765573730) is the data controller of personal data processed via the Site.
  • Our services are primarily directed to adults in the United States. We also receive visits from other regions, including the EEA/UK/Switzerland.

2) Information We Collect

We collect information in three ways:

A. Information you provide directly

  • Contact details (e.g., name, email address) if you contact us or subscribe to updates.
  • Content of messages you send us (support requests, feedback).

B. Information collected automatically

When you visit or interact with the Site, we and our partners automatically collect certain data via cookies, pixels, and similar technologies:

  • Device and browser info (IP address, user agent, device type, operating system, language, screen resolution)
  • Usage data (pages viewed, links clicked, time on page, referring/exit pages, scroll depth)
  • Advertising identifiers and click IDs (e.g., MSCLKID from Microsoft Advertising, gclid/gbraid/wbraid from Google)
  • Approximate location derived from IP address

C. Information from partners

  • Affiliate networks and merchants may send us information about a purchase or lead that occurred after you clicked our outbound link (e.g., an order ID, time, value, and the click/partner ID we provided). We do not receive your full payment details from merchants.
  • Analytics and ad partners (e.g., Microsoft Advertising UET, Google Analytics) provide aggregated or pseudonymous metrics and audiences.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (e.g., health data, precise geolocation) and we do not knowingly collect data about children (see Section 12).

3) How We Use Information

We use the information described above to:

  • Operate and improve the Site, content, and user experience
  • Measure the performance of our articles and affiliate links
  • Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, abuse, or security incidents
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
  • (Where permitted) personalize content and advertising, and perform audience measurement

Legal bases (GDPR/UK GDPR): We rely on one or more of: (i) consent (e.g., for analytics/ads cookies in the EEA/UK), (ii) legitimate interests (e.g., to measure site performance and prevent fraud), (iii) contract (to provide requested services), and/or (iv) legal obligation.

4) Cookies, Tracking & Your Choices

We use first‑party and third‑party cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the Site, understand usage, and—where allowed—deliver or measure advertising. Categories include:

  • Strictly Necessary (site security, core functionality)
  • Performance/Analytics (traffic measurement, diagnostics)
  • Advertising (ad delivery, cross‑context behavioral advertising)

Consent & preferences. In the EEA/UK/Switzerland, we request your consent for non‑essential cookies. You can manage or withdraw consent at any time using the Your Privacy Choices (Opt‑Out Preferences) link in our footer.

Browser controls. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies. Doing so may affect site functionality.

Ad choices. You can opt out of interest‑based advertising from many providers at:

Global Privacy Control (GPC). Where legally required, we treat a valid GPC signal as a request to opt out of targeted advertising/sale/sharing.

5) Microsoft Advertising & Other Partners

We use Microsoft Advertising (including the UET tag) to measure advertising and, where permitted, to personalize or cap ads. Microsoft may collect or receive data such as your IP address, user agent, page URLs, and click IDs (e.g., MSCLKID) to provide its services. For more information and choices, see Microsoft’s privacy statements and ad settings: https://privacy.microsoft.com/ and https://about.ads.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/policies/microsoft-advertising-privacy-policy

We may also use Google Analytics and/or Google Ads. Learn more and manage your choices at: https://policies.google.com/privacy and https://adssettings.google.com/

Affiliate links. When you click a partner link (e.g., to a gold IRA provider), your browser navigates to the merchant’s site. The URL typically includes our partner ID and a click ID (e.g., msclkid/gclid or a network parameter like sub1). These parameters help attribute commissions and prevent fraud. The merchant’s own privacy policy governs your interactions on their site.

6) How We Share Information

We share information as follows:

  • Service providers who help us run the Site (hosting, security, analytics, email)
  • Advertising and analytics partners as described above
  • Affiliate networks and merchants to measure clicks, leads, and commissions
  • Legal, safety, and compliance: to comply with law, respond to lawful requests, enforce our terms, or protect rights, safety, and property
  • Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

For US state privacy laws (e.g., California), some of our use of analytics and advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. You can opt out via the Your Privacy Choices (Opt‑Out Preferences) link in our footer, or by using GPC where supported.

We do not disclose your contact information to third parties for their own direct marketing without your consent.

7) Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary based on the type of data and our obligations (e.g., tax and accounting records may be kept longer).

8) Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9) International Transfers

We are based in Queensland, Australia and may process information in the United States and other countries. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for cross‑border transfers, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission or UK Addendum.

10) Your Rights & Choices

Your rights depend on your location.

California & other US state laws (e.g., CO, CT, UT, VA)

Subject to eligibility and exceptions, you may have the right to request:

  • Access/Know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collected about you
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of your information
  • Opt‑out of sale or sharing for targeted advertising
  • Limit the use of sensitive personal information (we do not use sensitive information for inferring characteristics)

To exercise these rights or to appeal a decision, use the methods in Contact Us below. We will verify your request as required by law. You may designate an authorized agent where permitted.

EEA/UK/Switzerland (GDPR/UK GDPR)

You may have the right to request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and to object to processing. Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time (this does not affect processing before withdrawal). You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

11) Do Not Track

The Site does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. We honor legally required signals like GPC as described above.

12) Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 16 (or the age defined by your local law), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

13) Third‑Party Links

Our articles contain links to third‑party sites (including merchants). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their privacy policies before providing information.

14) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated Policy on this page and adjust the “Last Updated” date.

15) Contact Us

Controller/Business: Gold IRA Companies Review (ABN 52765573730), owned and operated by sole trader Jaime Ellen Gunton
Mailing Address: 5709 Kennedy Hwy, Mareeba, QLD 4880, Australia
Email: info@goldiracompaniesreview.com

For California/US state requests, please include “Privacy Request” in your message and indicate the rights you wish to exercise. If we deny a request, you may submit an appeal by replying to our notice or contacting us again with the subject “Privacy Appeal.”

16) Region‑Specific Disclosures (Summaries)

  • California (CPRA): We may “sell”/“share” personal information for cross‑context behavioral advertising. Opt out via Do Not Sell or Share in our footer or by using a valid GPC signal. We do not knowingly sell/share the personal information of consumers under 16.
  • Nevada: We do not sell covered information as defined by Nevada law, but you may submit a sale opt‑out request via our contact email.
  • EEA/UK/CH: Our lawful bases and transfer mechanisms are described above; contact us for SCCs or further details.

17) Summary of Categories (CPRA Mapping)

Categories collected: Identifiers (IP, cookie IDs, advertising IDs, click IDs), Internet/Network activity (page views, clicks), Approximate geolocation (from IP), Inferences (e.g., interest segments from ad partners).
Sources: You, your device/browser, analytics/advertising partners, affiliate networks/merchants.
Purposes: See Section 3.
Disclosures: Service providers; analytics/advertising partners; affiliate networks/merchants; legal/compliance.
Sale/Sharing: Yes—limited to analytics/ads as described; opt out available.

18) Your Tools

  • Your Privacy Choices (Opt‑Out Preferences): Manage consent (cookies) and opt out of “sale” or “sharing” for ads via the link in our footer.
  • Do Not Sell or Share: Covered under Your Privacy Choices (Opt‑Out Preferences).
  • Ads Opt‑Outs: NAI/DAA/YourOnlineChoices and provider settings (Microsoft, Google).