Privacy Policy

Welcome to image.akfpz.com (“we”, “our”, “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we gather, how it is used, and the rights you have regarding your information.

By accessing or using image.akfpz.com, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. About Picku.org

Picku.org is a content and product-curation website focused on showcasing Amazon products and related shopping recommendations.
Our website address is: https://image.akfpz.com

We do not sell products directly. We provide product information, reviews, and affiliate links to third-party marketplaces (such as Amazon).

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide information in the following situations:

Comments

When you leave a comment on the site, we collect:

Name (if provided)
Email address (if provided)
Comment content

Automatically collected:

IP address
Browser user agent string
Anti-spam verification data

An anonymized hash of your email may be checked by the Gravatar service. Their privacy policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information when you visit the site, including:

IP address
Device type
Browser type
Referring URLs
Pages viewed
Time spent on pages
General location (country or region, not precise location)
Interaction with ads or affiliate links

This data is used to improve site performance, optimize user experience, and comply with analytics requirements (e.g., Google Analytics).

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for:

User experience (saving comment details, preferences)
Analytics (Google Analytics, internal performance metrics)
Advertising & affiliate tracking (Amazon Associates, other affiliate networks)
Security and spam detection

Cookie Types We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose
Essential cookies	Site function, login verification
Preference cookies	Remember settings & comment details
Analytics cookies	Google Analytics traffic measurement
Affiliate cookies	Track qualifying purchases (Amazon, etc.)
Security cookies	Spam detection & fraud prevention

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly.

3. Embedded Content and External Links

Articles on image.akfpz.com may contain:

Embedded product widgets
YouTube videos
External images
Third-party articles
Affiliate links to Amazon or other retailers

Embedded content behaves the same as visiting the external site directly. Those sites may:

Collect data
Use cookies
Track your interactions
Monitor activity if you are logged in to their platform

Picku.org does not control third-party privacy practices.

4. Affiliate Disclosure & Third-Party Services

Picku.org participates in affiliate programs such as:

Amazon Associates Program

This means:

We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases
You are never charged extra
Tracking cookies may be used to ensure proper commission attribution

These third-party partners may collect data according to their own policies.

Amazon’s Privacy Policy:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=468496

5. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

Improve website performance and user experience
Prevent spam and detect security issues
Analyze traffic and site usage (Google Analytics)
Provide relevant product recommendations
Operate affiliate programs & track outbound links
Manage comments and community interactions
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Sharing

We may share limited data with:

Service providers (e.g., analytics, hosting)
Spam detection tools (e.g., Akismet or native spam filters)
Affiliate networks (e.g., Amazon Associates)
Legal authorities (only if required by law)

IP addresses may appear in password-reset emails.

We do not share user data for marketing lists, advertising exchanges, or data-selling platforms.

7. Data Retention

Comments and metadata are kept indefinitely so we can recognize and approve future comments automatically.
Registered user information (if registration is enabled) is stored in user profiles and can be edited or deleted by the user or admins.
Analytics and technical logs are typically retained 12–26 months (Google default).
Cookies last between 24 hours and 1 year, depending on their purpose.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location (GDPR/CCPA and other laws), you may have the right to:

Request a copy of personal data we hold
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing
Withdraw consent to cookies
Request that we do not sell or share your personal information (we do not sell data)

To make a request, contact us at:
📧 support@image.akfpz.com

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.

We cannot guarantee absolute security but follow industry-standard practices.

10. Children’s Privacy

Picku.org does not target children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided data, contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

If you access our site from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to servers located in the U.S. or other regions for processing.

We follow recognized best practices for global data handling.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically.
The “Last Updated” date will always reflect the latest version.

Continued use of the Website indicates acceptance of any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at:

📧 support@image.akfpz.com