Privacy Policy | PhanMarket - Affiliate Marketplace

Affiliate Disclosure

Please note that PhanMarket operates as an affiliate-based platform. As such, we do not sell products directly or process any transactions ourselves. Instead, our website features links to third-party merchant websites. By clicking on these product links, you will be redirected to external sites where the actual purchase and payment process is handled by the respective merchants.

We encourage users to carefully review the terms of service, privacy policies, return policies, and any other applicable conditions provided by these third-party merchants before making any purchases. PhanMarket is not responsible for the business practices, product quality, customer service, or data handling procedures of these external parties.

This disclosure is made in accordance with applicable affiliate marketing regulations and consumer protection laws to ensure full transparency regarding our business model and the nature of our partnerships.

1. Introduction

Welcome to PhanMarket ("PhanMarket," "we," "our," or "us"). We operate as an affiliate-based marketplace, designed to connect consumers with third-party merchants through curated product listings and promotional links. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you access or interact with our platform.

Specifically, this Privacy Policy explains the following:

The types of personal and non-personal information we may collect when you visit or use our website
How we utilize affiliate tracking technologies, including cookies, tags, and similar tools
Your data privacy rights, choices, and controls under applicable privacy laws and regulations
Our measures for protecting your information and ensuring data security

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms outlined herein, please discontinue your use of the platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you engage with our platform in various ways, including but not limited to when you:

Create an account or profile on our website
Subscribe to our newsletters or marketing communications
Contact our customer support or submit inquiries
Participate in surveys, promotions, or user feedback activities

The types of information we may collect in these instances include, but are not limited to:

Your full name, email address, phone number, and other contact details
Your account settings, preferences, and saved items
Correspondence and communication history with our support team

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you interact with our platform, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, browsing behavior, and usage patterns through the use of cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies. This information may include, but is not limited to:

Device type, operating system, and browser type/version
IP address and approximate geographic location
Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on our site

We also use affiliate tracking technologies to facilitate our business model. These technologies allow us to receive credit from partner merchants for referrals and do not involve the exchange of personally identifiable transaction details.

Affiliate Tracking Process:

When you click on a product link, a cookie is placed in your browser identifying our referral.
This cookie is used by third-party merchants to attribute your visit to PhanMarket.
If a purchase is made, the merchant may send us a confirmation solely for commission attribution purposes.
We do not receive any sensitive personal or payment information related to your transactions on the merchant's website.

2.3 Information from Ad Networks

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may collect and use certain information about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements about goods and services. This information may include:

Your IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited on our site
Date and time of your visit
Other non-personally identifiable information

Google uses cookies and other tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

2.4 Amazon Affiliate Information

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. When you click on Amazon product links on our site, Amazon may collect certain information through cookies and tracking technologies to attribute the referral to our account. This typically includes:

Click-through data and timestamps
Browser and device information
IP address (for geographic attribution)

We do not receive personally identifiable information about your Amazon purchases - only confirmation that a qualifying purchase occurred for commission purposes. For full details, please see our dedicated Amazon Affiliate Disclosure.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect, both directly and automatically, to operate, maintain, and improve our affiliate platform, to communicate with users, and to fulfill our legal and contractual obligations. The table below outlines the specific purposes for which we process data, the types of data involved, and the corresponding legal bases for processing under applicable data protection laws (such as the General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR):

Purpose of Processing	Types of Data Used	Legal Basis for Processing
To provide personalized product recommendations and enhance user experience on the platform	User browsing history, stated or inferred preferences, interaction logs	Legitimate Interest to optimize content and product relevance for users
To enable affiliate tracking and validate commission eligibility with partner merchants	Cookie identifiers, clickstream data, referrer URLs	Contractual Necessity to fulfill our agreements with affiliate networks and merchants
To analyze and improve the functionality, performance, and security of our marketplace	Aggregated usage data, technical logs, analytics metrics	Legitimate Interest to monitor and enhance service quality, detect fraud, and ensure platform reliability
To send newsletters, promotional emails, or other marketing communications	Email address, name, communication preferences	Consent provided explicitly by the user at the time of subscription

We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects without your explicit consent. Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before processing your information for specific purposes.

4. Third-Party Disclosures

PhanMarket engages with various third parties to operate its affiliate-based platform and enhance user experience. We are committed to transparency regarding how and with whom your data may be shared. Please note the following categories of third-party involvement:

Third-Party Merchants: When you click on a product link, you are redirected to a third-party merchant's website. Once you leave our platform, any personal data you provide is governed by that merchant's own privacy policy, terms of service, and data handling practices. We do not control or assume responsibility for how your data is processed on these external sites.
Affiliate Networks: We partner with affiliate network providers who facilitate the relationship between our platform and various merchants. These networks assist in tracking referrals, attributing purchases, and processing commissions. Data shared is typically limited to anonymous tracking identifiers and does not include sensitive personal information.
Advertising Networks: We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements on our site. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
Analytics and Performance Tools: We utilize trusted third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, to collect aggregated, non-personally identifiable information. This data helps us understand user interactions, optimize site performance, and enhance the overall functionality of our services.
Amazon Associates Program: We participate in Amazon's affiliate program, which uses tracking technologies to credit our account for qualifying purchases. Amazon's data collection and use is governed by their own Privacy Notice.

Important Notice: PhanMarket does not collect, receive, process, or store any payment or financial information from users. All transactions, including payment processing, shipping, and returns, are conducted directly on the respective merchant's platform.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

PhanMarket utilizes cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, ensure the functionality of the website, monitor performance, and support our affiliate operations. These technologies are deployed either by us directly or by third-party service providers acting on our behalf. The categories of cookies we use include:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the proper operation of the website and enable core features such as navigation, page rendering, and access to secure areas. Disabling these cookies may impair certain website functionalities.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies: These cookies are used to identify and track referral traffic from our platform to third-party merchant sites. They typically remain active for a defined period (e.g., 30 to 60 days) to allow proper commission attribution if a purchase occurs. These cookies do not contain personally identifiable information.
Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used by Google AdSense to serve personalized advertisements by tracking users across websites. The information gathered may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
Analytics Cookies: We use analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to collect aggregated data about website usage, including page visits, user behavior, and performance metrics. This helps us improve the functionality and content of our platform.

5.1 Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept or decline cookies at any time. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings, including the ability to block or delete cookies entirely. Please note that disabling certain types of cookies particularly affiliate tracking cookies may affect the functionality of our affiliate system and result in our platform not receiving credit for referrals made through your interactions.

For more information on how to manage cookies, you can access your browser's settings menu and navigate to the privacy or security section. From there, you may choose to enable, disable, or delete cookies, as well as configure preferences for individual websites. Instructions vary depending on the browser you use (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari), so please refer to your browser's built-in help section or settings panel for detailed guidance.

5.2 Amazon Affiliate Cookies

Amazon uses a 24-hour session cookie to track referrals from our site. This cookie:

Is placed when you click an Amazon product link
Allows Amazon to attribute purchases made within 24 hours
Does not store personal information beyond the session

You can manage these cookies through your browser settings or via Amazon's Advertising Preferences page.

6. Your Rights and Choices

We are committed to ensuring that you have full control over your personal information. Subject to applicable data protection laws, you may exercise the following rights with respect to the personal data we collect and process about you:

Right of Access: You have the right to request confirmation as to whether or not we process your personal data, and, if so, to request a copy of such data and information about how it is used.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request the correction or updating of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal information.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions (e.g., where data is required to comply with legal obligations).
Right to Object or Restrict Processing: You may object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, such as direct marketing, or request a restriction on how your data is processed under certain conditions.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent for the use of cookies or to receive marketing communications, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
Right to Opt-Out of Marketing: You may choose to opt out of receiving promotional or marketing emails by following the unsubscribe link provided in such communications or by contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions or concerns regarding the processing of your personal data, please contact us at cs@phanmarket.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and within any legally required timeframes.

7. Data Security

PhanMarket is committed to safeguarding the personal information of our users. We implement a variety of technical, administrative, and organizational security measures designed to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction. Our security practices are aligned with industry standards and are continuously reviewed to address emerging threats. These measures include, but are not limited to:

Data Encryption: We use encryption protocols (such as HTTPS and SSL/TLS) to secure the transmission of sensitive information across our platform, reducing the risk of interception or unauthorized access.
Access Controls: Personal data is accessible only to authorized personnel on a strict need-to-know basis. Role-based access permissions are enforced to prevent unauthorized internal access.
Security Monitoring and Audits: We perform regular system monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and security audits to identify and address potential risks or weaknesses in our infrastructure.
Data Minimization: We collect and retain only the personal data necessary for legitimate business purposes, and we anonymize or pseudonymize data where appropriate.

While we take reasonable precautions to protect your data, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is entirely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately at cs@phanmarket.com.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our business practices, legal or regulatory requirements, or to ensure transparency in how we handle personal data. Any revisions will become effective upon posting the updated version on our website, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

In the event of material changes that significantly affect your rights or the way we process your personal information, we will provide prominent notice through one or more of the following methods:

Displaying a notification banner or message on our website
Sending direct email communications to registered users, if applicable

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our information practices and your rights. Continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Last Updated: August 2, 2025

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, you may contact us using the details provided below. We are committed to addressing your inquiries in a timely and lawful manner, in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

Contact Email: cs@phanmarket.com

When contacting us, please include sufficient information to enable us to verify your identity and respond effectively to your request. Depending on the nature of your inquiry, we may require additional information to fulfill legal obligations or to ensure the security of your personal data.

For specific inquiries about our Amazon affiliate relationships, please visit our Affiliate Disclosure page or contact Amazon directly regarding their privacy practices.