Last updated: May 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Reliable Audio Gear (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit https://reliableaudiogear.com. By using this site you agree to the practices described below.
Who We Are
Reliable Audio Gear is an independent audio gear review and guide site operated by Brad Graham. Our website address is https://reliableaudiogear.com.
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at: brad@reliableaudiogear.com
Affiliate Disclosure
Reliable Audio Gear is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
This means some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely believe are useful. Affiliate relationships never influence our editorial opinions or recommendations.
A full affiliate disclosure is available on our Affiliate Disclosure page.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Submit a comment on an article
- Fill out our contact form
- Subscribe to any email communications
This information may include your name, email address, and any message content you submit.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our site, certain information is collected automatically including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search query
- Device type and operating system
This information is collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies in the following ways:
Comment cookies — If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last one year.
Analytics cookies — We use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our site. These tools may set cookies to track session information. No personally identifiable information is stored in analytics cookies.
WordPress cookies — WordPress sets standard functional cookies for logged-in users and comment authors. These cookies contain no sensitive personal data.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some site features.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:
Amazon Associates — We link to products on Amazon.com through the Amazon Associates affiliate program. Amazon may use cookies to track purchases originating from our site. Amazon’s privacy policy is available at https://www.amazon.com/privacy.
Google Analytics — We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic and visitor behavior. Google Analytics collects anonymized data and may use cookies. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Google’s privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Gravatar — If you leave a comment, an anonymized hash of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to display profile images. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Akismet — Visitor comments may be checked through Akismet’s automated spam detection service.
Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as YouTube videos or social media posts. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the originating website directly and may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction with that content.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected on this site is used to:
- Operate and improve the website
- Respond to comments and contact form submissions
- Analyze traffic and understand how visitors use the site
- Detect and prevent spam or abuse
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comment content and metadata are retained indefinitely to allow us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.
Analytics data is retained according to the data retention settings of the analytics provider being used.
Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to our processing of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [YOUR CONTACT EMAIL]
We will respond to all requests within 30 days.
Children’s Privacy
Reliable Audio Gear is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects when the most recent changes were made. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns, contact us at:
Reliable Audio Gear [brad@reliableaudiogear.com] https://reliableaudiogear.com/contact/