Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 7, 2026
1. Introduction
CommodityWatch ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website commoditywatch.net (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We do not require you to create an account or submit personal information to use CommodityWatch. However, certain data is collected automatically:
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and IP address - collected by Google Analytics.
- Cookies and similar technologies: used by Google Analytics and Google AdSense (see Section 4).
3. How We Use Information
- To understand how visitors use the site and improve our content.
- To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.
- To monitor site performance and diagnose technical issues.
4. Cookies
We use cookies - small text files stored on your device - to support site functionality and advertising. Categories of cookies used on this site:
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): collect anonymised data about how visitors interact with the site. You can opt out via Google Analytics Opt-out.
- Advertising cookies (Google AdSense): Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info. You can also manage or disable cookies in your browser settings; note that doing so may affect site functionality.
For full details, see our Cookie Policy.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics - Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense - Google Privacy Policy
- Yahoo Finance API - used to fetch commodity price data (no personal data is sent).
6. Data Retention
We do not store personal data on our servers. Analytics data retained by Google is subject to Google's own retention policies. We retain Google Analytics data for 26 months.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Object to or restrict processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent for cookie-based tracking at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address in Section 9.
8. Children's Privacy
CommodityWatch is not directed at children under the age of 13. 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 delete it.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: commoditywatchnet@gmail.com
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.