Privacy Policy | Solar-Watches.com

Last updated: March 9, 2026

Welcome to Solar‑Watches.com. Your privacy and trust are important. This page explains what information is collected when you visit the website, how it’s used, how long it’s retained, and how you can contact the site owner.

Solar‑Watches.com is an independent informational website operated by Rick Blythe, based in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada. The site publishes research, reviews, and educational content about solar-powered watches and watch technology.

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

Contact the site by email
Leave a comment on an article
Submit a message through a contact form

This may include:

Name
Email address
Message contents

Use: This information is used solely to respond to inquiries, moderate comments, or communicate about topics you contact the site regarding.

b) Automatically Collected Information

The site may collect certain technical data automatically, such as:

IP address
Browser and device type
Pages visited
Referring website
Date and time of visit
Approximate geographic region

Use: For website analytics, performance monitoring, security, and improving content.

2. Cookies

Cookies may be used to:

Remember comment form details
Track affiliate referrals
Analyze website performance

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

3. Analytics & Third‑Party Services

Solar‑Watches.com uses the following services:

Google Analytics – for aggregated visitor statistics
Amazon Associates – for affiliate product tracking
WordPress hosting provider – for website functionality

These services may process information such as pages visited, device type, and general location. No personally identifying information is sold to third parties.

4. Affiliate Links

Some links on the site are affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, the site may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate revenue supports the creation of in-depth guides, reviews, and research.

5. Third‑Party Websites

Articles may link to:

Watch manufacturers
Retailers
Service providers
Educational resources

Once you leave Solar‑Watches.com, the privacy practices of those external websites apply. The site is not responsible for the content or policies of third-party websites.

6. Data Retention

Personal information submitted through contact forms or email is retained only as long as necessary to:

Respond to inquiries
Maintain security logs
Comply with legal obligations

Automatically collected technical data (analytics, cookies) is generally retained for a period of 26 months unless anonymized sooner.

7. Data Security

Reasonable technical and administrative measures protect data from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

The site is intended for watch enthusiasts and adult visitors. Children under 13 should not provide personal information. If a child has submitted information, please contact the site to have it removed.