Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 29, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Affiliate Payouts Guide ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you visit affiliatepayoutsguide.com (the "Site") or use our services related to affiliate and partner program management, commission tracking, and payout processing (the "Services"). By using the Site or Services, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

This Policy applies to all users of the Site and Services, including affiliates, partners, merchants, and visitors. It does not apply to third-party websites or services that we do not control.

Information We Collect

We collect information in three ways: information you provide directly, information collected automatically, and information from third parties.

Information You Provide

Account and payout information: When you register as an affiliate or partner, we collect your name, email address, postal address, phone number, tax identification number (e.g., SSN or EIN), and payment details (e.g., bank account or PayPal email) to process commissions and payouts.
Program and performance data: Details about your affiliate programs, referral links, traffic sources, and commission history that you submit or that are generated through your use of the Services.
Communications: Information you provide when you contact us for support, privacy inquiries, or other purposes, including the content of your messages.

Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Site or Services, we automatically collect:

Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, links clicked, and the date and time of your visits.
Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to recognize you, remember your preferences, and track affiliate referrals. For details, see the "Cookies and Tracking Technologies" section below.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:

Merchants and advertisers: Commission and conversion data related to your affiliate referrals.
Payment processors: Confirmation of payout transactions and related details.
Analytics providers: Aggregated usage data to help us understand how the Services are used.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and operate the Services: Create and manage your account, track referrals, calculate commissions, and process payouts.
To communicate with you: Send transactional messages (e.g., payout confirmations, account alerts) and, where permitted, marketing communications about our Services. You can opt out of marketing emails at any time.
To comply with legal obligations: Verify your identity, meet tax reporting requirements (e.g., IRS Form 1099), and respond to lawful requests from authorities.
To improve and secure the Services: Analyze usage trends, detect and prevent fraud, and enhance the security of our systems.
To enforce our terms: Investigate violations of our Terms of Service and protect the rights and safety of our users and third parties.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects without human review.

Legal Bases for Processing (Where Applicable)

If you are located in a jurisdiction that requires a legal basis for processing (e.g., the European Economic Area), we process your personal information based on: (a) performance of a contract with you; (b) compliance with legal obligations; (c) our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Services; and (d) your consent where required.

How We Share Your Information

We share personal information only as described below:

Service providers: We engage third-party companies to perform functions on our behalf, such as payment processing, tax reporting, email delivery, and analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may use it only for the purposes we specify.
Merchants and advertisers: We share aggregated or de-identified data about affiliate performance. We do not share your personal information with merchants for their own marketing purposes without your consent.
Legal and safety: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or court order, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Business transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of sensitive data in transit, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.

Your Rights and Choices

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

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal retention requirements).
Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your information.
Opt-out of marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in each email or by contacting us.
Do Not Track: We do not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in the "How to Contact Us for Privacy Inquiries" section below. We will respond within the time required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

California Residents (CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share; to delete your personal information; to correct inaccurate information; to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell or share your personal information as defined by the CPRA); and to limit the use of sensitive personal information. To exercise CPRA rights, contact privacy@affiliatepayoutsguide.com.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Keep you logged in and remember your preferences.
Track affiliate referrals and attribute commissions.
Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns.
Deliver relevant advertising on third-party platforms (where permitted).

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Services, including the ability to track referrals and process commissions.

Third-Party Services

Our Site and Services may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services (e.g., payment processors, analytics providers). This Policy does not apply to those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with your information.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. For example, we retain tax and payout records for the period required by tax authorities. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Children's Privacy

The Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

International Users

The Services are operated in the United States. If you access the Services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country. By using the Services, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on the Site prior to the change becoming effective. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

How to Contact Us for Privacy Inquiries

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Privacy Email: privacy@affiliatepayoutsguide.com
Phone: +1 (512) 478-3361
Mailing Address: 1108 Lavaca Street, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78701

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.

Last Updated: October 29, 2026