Privacy Policy
Do It Yourself Solid State Drive
03.14.2025
This Privacy Policy outlines how Do It Yourself Solid State Drive ("diySSD," “DIY SSD”, "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information from visitors to our website, diySSD.com. As a platform dedicated to providing expert analysis, product comparisons, and industry news for solid-state drives (SSDs), we prioritize transparency in our data practices. This policy applies to all users of our website and explains your rights regarding the information we collect.
Introduction and Scope
diySSD is an online resource focused on SSD technology, offering specifications, pricing comparisons, and reviews to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions. Our Privacy Policy governs how we handle data for visitors interacting with our content, tools, and services. This document applies solely to information collected through our website and does not extend to third-party platforms linked from our pages.
A privacy policy is essential for establishing trust with users, ensuring compliance with global data protection regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and clarifying how technological tools like cookies enhance website functionality. By transparently disclosing our practices, we empower users to understand their privacy choices.
Information Collection
diySSD does not require users to submit personally identifiable information such as names, email addresses, or payment details. We intentionally avoid forms, account registrations, or newsletter subscriptions that would necessitate direct personal data entry. The only information we collect is non-personal and automatically generated through your interactions with our website.
This includes:
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, referral URLs, and clickstream patterns.
Collection Methods
We gather non-personal information through automated technologies:
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze traffic trends, and support advertising efforts. diySSD uses the following cookie categories:
Necessary Cookies: Enable basic functions like page navigation.
Analytical Cookies: Monitor site performance and user behavior via tools like Google Analytics.
Advertising Cookies: Facilitate personalized ad delivery based on browsing activity.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may limit certain features.
Data Usage
The information we collect serves these primary purposes:
Website Optimization: Analyzing traffic patterns to improve content layout and load times.
Content Personalization: Tailoring product comparisons and recommendations based on aggregated user interests.
Advertising: Delivering relevant ads through partnerships with third-party ad networks.
Security: Detecting and mitigating fraudulent activity or technical vulnerabilities.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of non-personal data is grounded in the legitimate interests legal basis under the GDPR, as it is necessary to maintain website functionality, enhance user experience, and support operational analytics. For advertising cookies, we rely on user consent obtained through our cookie banner. Users may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting their browser settings.
Data Sharing
diySSD shares non-personal information with third-party service providers under strict contractual agreements:
Cloud Infrastructure Providers: AWS and Google Cloud host our website data, employing enterprise-grade encryption and access controls.
Analytics Partners: Google Analytics processes aggregated usage data to generate performance reports.
Advertising Networks: Third-party ad vendors like Google Adsense use cookie data to display targeted ads on our site and across their networks.
We do not sell, rent, or trade user information to external parties for marketing purposes.
International Data Transfers
All data processed by diySSD is stored in secure facilities within the United States. While our third-party providers may operate globally, they adhere to international data protection standards through mechanisms like the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
Data Protection Measures
We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration of data:
Encryption: SSL/TLS protocols secure data transmissions between your browser and our servers.
Access Controls: Role-based permissions restrict internal data access to authorized personnel.
Regular Audits: Security practices are reviewed biannually to address emerging threats.
User Rights
While diySSD does not collect personally identifiable information, users retain control over their browsing experience:
Opt-Out Options: Disable cookies via browser settings or cease using the website to halt data collection.
Data Requests: Contact our Compliance Officer to inquire about automated data retention or deletion.
Children's Privacy
diySSD does not target or knowingly collect information from individuals under 16. Our content is designed for adult audiences making informed SSD purchasing decisions. Parents or guardians who believe a minor has provided data inadvertently may contact us for resolution.
Cookie Policy
Our use of cookies aligns with industry standards for transparency and user control:
Essential Cookies: Required for basic site operations and cannot be disabled.
Optional Cookies: Analytical and advertising cookies require user consent, which can be modified post-initial acceptance.
For detailed cookie classifications and expiration periods, review our dedicated Cookie Policy.
Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or business practices. Updates will be posted directly to this page, with a revised "Last Updated" date at the top. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of amended terms.
Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, contact our Compliance Officer:
John Baer
Email: john.baer@diyssd.com
