Privacy Policy - Aqualista

Effective Date: November 7, 2025
Last Updated: November 7, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to aqualista.com. We value your privacy and pledge to safeguard your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you use our services, such as your operating system, pages visited, and time spent.

Subscribe to our newsletter or email list
Submit comments on blog posts
Fill out contact forms
Participate in surveys or contests
Create an account (if applicable)

This information may include:

Name
Email address
Comments or feedback
Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

Log Data:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website
Date and time of access

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic
See Section 5 for detailed information about cookies

2.3 Third-Party Data Collection

Our website uses third-party services that may collect information about you. These services include:

Amazon Associates (affiliate tracking)
Google Analytics (website analytics)
Social media plugins (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.)
Email service providers (if applicable)
Advertising networks (if applicable)

3. Amazon Associates Affiliate Program

3.1 Affiliate Relationship Disclosure

We are 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 and affiliated sites.

What This Means:

When you click on Amazon product links on our website, we may earn a commission if you make a purchase
This commission comes from Amazon at no additional cost to you
We only recommend products we believe will provide value to our readers

3.2 Amazon Affiliate Tracking and Cookies

When you click on an Amazon affiliate link on our website:

Tracking Cookies:

Amazon places a tracking cookie in your browser (typically lasting 24 hours)
This cookie helps Amazon attribute your purchase to our referral
The cookie tracks your activity on Amazon's website, not on our website

Information We Receive:

We receive aggregate data about clicks and purchases through our affiliate links
We do NOT receive your personal information, including:
- Your name, email, or contact information
- Your Amazon account details
- Your payment or credit card information
- Your shipping address
- Specific order details or purchase history

Amazon's Data Processing:

Amazon processes this tracking data as a service provider on our behalf
Your Amazon shopping activity is governed by Amazon's Privacy Notice
For more information about Amazon's use of cookies, see their Cookie Notice

3.3 Your Opt-Out Options for Affiliate Tracking

You can opt out of Amazon affiliate tracking:

Disable Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies (see Section 5.3)
Amazon oneTag Preferences: Visit Amazon Associates oneTag Preferences to manage your preferences
Private Browsing: Use incognito/private browsing mode
Browser Extensions: Use privacy-focused browser extensions that block tracking

4. How Do We Use Your Information?

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Website Operations:

To operate and maintain our website
To improve user experience and website functionality
To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
To troubleshoot technical issues

Communication:

To send newsletters and email updates (if you subscribed)
To respond to your comments, questions, or requests
To send important notices about changes to our policies

Affiliate Marketing:

To track affiliate link performance and commissions
To understand which products interest our audience
To improve our product recommendations

Legal Compliance:

To comply with legal obligations
To protect our rights and prevent fraud
To enforce our Terms of Use

We will NEVER:

Sell your personal information to third parties
Share your email address with Amazon or other affiliates
Use your information for purposes incompatible with this policy without your consent

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies:

Required for basic website functionality
Cannot be disabled without affecting site performance

Analytics Cookies:

Help us understand how visitors use our website
Collect anonymous information about pages visited and errors encountered
Example: Google Analytics

Affiliate Tracking Cookies:

Placed by Amazon when you click our affiliate links
Track your purchase activity on Amazon (not on our site)
Help us earn commissions for successful referrals

Advertising Cookies (if applicable):

Used to display relevant advertisements
May track your browsing across multiple websites
Managed by third-party advertising networks

Social Media Cookies:

Set by social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.)
Allow you to share content easily
May track your activity across different websites

Browser Settings: You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies

Important Note: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

Third-Party Opt-Out:

6. Third-Party Services and Links

6.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We use reputable third-party services to operate our website:

Amazon Associates:

Tracks affiliate referrals through cookies
Amazon Privacy Notice
Amazon Associates Operating Agreement

Google Analytics:

Analyzes website traffic and user behavior
Google Privacy Policy

Email Service Provider (if applicable):

Manages email subscriptions and newsletters
[Provider-specific privacy policy link]

6.2 External Links

Our website contains links to external websites, including:

Amazon product pages
Other affiliate websites
Social media platforms
Referenced resources

Important: We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

Security Measures:

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
Secure hosting infrastructure
Regular security updates and patches
Limited access to personal information

However, please note:

No method of internet transmission is 100% secure
We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials (if applicable)

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

Email Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Comments: Indefinitely unless you request deletion
Analytics Data: According to Google Analytics retention settings (typically 26 months)
Affiliate Data: As required for commission tracking and tax purposes

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time (see Section 11).

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us at contact@aqualista.com.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

10.1 General Rights

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format (where applicable)

10.2 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, you have rights under GDPR:

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent

Legal Basis for Processing:

Consent (for email subscriptions)
Legitimate interests (for website analytics and affiliate marketing)
Legal obligations (for compliance requirements)

For EU/UK Visitors: We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

11. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your privacy rights or if you have questions about your personal information:

Contact Us:

Email: contact@auqlista.com
Contact Form: https://aqualista.com/contact-us/
Mail: Longgang District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China 518219

Unsubscribe from Emails: Click the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any marketing email we send you.

Response Time: We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

12. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted in [Your Hosting Location]. If you access our website from outside this location, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different country.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

Our practices
Legal requirements
Website features or services

When We Update:

We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
Material changes will be prominently posted on our website
We may notify email subscribers of significant changes

Your Continued Use: Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Compliance with Laws

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – EU/UK
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – California, USA
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) – Canada
Privacy Act 1988 – Australia

15. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices: