Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Stormline Audio ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website and interact with our electronics content and product recommendations. As an affiliate site, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through links to third-party retailers. We are committed to handling your information transparently and in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Last updated: 2026.

Information We Collect

We collect only the information needed to operate our website, understand how visitors use it, and support our affiliate relationships. We do not require you to create an account or provide personal details to browse our content.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function and remember your preferences. We use the following categories of cookies:

Essential cookies: Required for the website to work correctly, including page navigation, security, and remembering your cookie preferences. These cannot be disabled through our consent tools, as the site cannot function properly without them.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors find and use our site — such as which product reviews are most popular and how users move between pages — so we can improve our content. These are only set with your consent where required by law.
Affiliate cookies: When you click a link to a partner retailer, that retailer or an affiliate network may place a cookie to attribute any resulting purchase to us so we can earn a commission. These cookies do not change the price you pay. They are governed by the privacy policies of the respective retailers and networks.

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through our cookie settings, and you can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how the site functions.

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our website, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, the time and date of your visit, the duration of your session, and the referring website that brought you to us. This data is used in aggregate to analyze trends and improve our content and user experience.

Device and Technical Information

When you access our site, we may collect technical information about the device and connection you use, including your IP address (which may be truncated or anonymized), browser type and version, operating system, device type, and general geographic region. This information helps us ensure security, maintain compatibility, and optimize our site for different devices.

Newsletter Email Collection

Signing up for our newsletter is entirely optional. If you choose to subscribe, we collect the email address you provide, based on your explicit consent, in order to send you product updates, buying guides, and news about the electronics we cover. We will only send you these communications after you have opted in. Every newsletter includes a one-click unsubscribe link, and you can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate, maintain, and secure our website;
Analyze site usage and improve our content and product recommendations;
Attribute affiliate referrals so we can earn commissions on qualifying purchases;
Send our newsletter to subscribers who have opted in;
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data on the following legal bases: your consent (for analytics cookies and newsletter emails); our legitimate interests in operating, securing, and improving our site and in supporting our affiliate business; and compliance with legal obligations where applicable.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We share limited information only with trusted service providers who help us operate our site — such as analytics providers, email delivery services, and affiliate networks — and only to the extent necessary for them to perform those services on our behalf. These providers are required to protect your information and may not use it for their own purposes. We may also disclose information where required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Data Retention

We keep information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Analytics data is retained in aggregated or anonymized form; newsletter subscriber emails are kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data.
Objection and restriction: Object to or ask us to limit certain processing.
Withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent for analytics or newsletters at any time.
Data portability: Receive your data in a portable format where applicable.

Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request its deletion, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. Because we do not sell personal information, there is no need to opt out of a sale — but you may still exercise your other rights. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Third-Party Links

Our site contains affiliate links and other links to third-party websites, including online retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit through our links.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through the contact page on the Stormline Audio website. We are happy to help with any concerns about how your information is handled.