Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Disk Scout ("we", "us", "our") operates the website located at disk-scout.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.

By using Disk Scout, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Service.

2. Information We Collect

Disk Scout does not collect, store, or process any personally identifiable information (PII) directly. We do not require account registration and do not collect names, email addresses, or payment information.

If you consent to analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data including:

• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• General geographic location (country and city level only)
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Referring website

This data is collected only with your explicit consent and is processed by Google LLC in accordance with their Privacy Policy. IP addresses are anonymized before storage.

3. Cookies

We use the following cookies on Disk Scout:

Analytics cookies are only set after you provide explicit consent via our cookie banner. Essential cookies (cookie_consent) are required for the site to function and do not require consent.

4. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Sites

Disk Scout participates in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. Product links on this site direct to Amazon. When you click a link and complete a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

When you click through to Amazon, you leave Disk Scout and are subject to Amazon's own Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of Amazon or any other third-party sites.

Our affiliate relationship does not influence product rankings or recommendations. All products are sorted by price per terabyte without any paid placement.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom, we process data under the following legal bases:

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) — Google Analytics cookies are only activated after you explicitly accept.
• Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — We store your cookie preference (accept/reject) to avoid asking you repeatedly.

You may withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie settings below.

6. Your Rights

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

• Right of access — Request a copy of data we hold about you.
• Right to erasure — Request deletion of your data.
• Right to withdraw consent — Opt out of analytics at any time.
• Right to lodge a complaint — Contact your local data protection authority.

Since we do not collect personally identifiable information directly, the primary data control available to you is over Google Analytics cookies, managed below.

7. Data Retention

Disk Scout does not retain personal data on its own servers. Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months as per Google's default retention settings, after which it is automatically deleted. Your cookie preference is stored locally in your browser and can be cleared at any time by clearing your browser's local storage.

8. Data Security

Disk Scout is served over HTTPS. We do not store user data on our servers. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of any data transmitted to third-party services such as Google Analytics.

9. Children's Privacy

Disk Scout does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove such information.

10. Price Accuracy Disclaimer

Prices displayed on Disk Scout are for informational purposes only and are sourced from Amazon via affiliate data feeds. Prices may be outdated, incorrect, or subject to change without notice. Disk Scout makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any price information displayed.

Disk Scout shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from reliance on price information displayed on this site. Always verify the current price on Amazon before completing a purchase.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
hello@disk-scout.com