Privacy Policy
- Who We Are
- Information We Collect
- How We Use Your Information
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies
- Google AdSense & Advertising
- Third-Party Services & Data Sharing
- AI-Generated Content Disclosure
- Data Retention
- Data Security
- Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)
- Children’s Privacy
- International Data Transfers
- Affiliate Disclosure
- Changes to This Policy
- Contact & Data Protection Officer
Plain-language summary: We collect basic analytics data, show ads via Google AdSense, use cookies, and never sell your personal information. Some content on this site is AI-assisted and reviewed by human editors. You have full rights to access, delete, or opt out of data collection at any time.
Who We Are
i-fastpro.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is an independent technology review and comparison website operated from the United States. We publish in-depth software reviews, SaaS comparisons, web hosting benchmarks, VPN analyses, and cybersecurity tools evaluations for B2B technology buyers.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://i-fastpro.com and all subdomains thereof. By accessing our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Data Controller: i-fastpro.com
Contact Email: contact@i-fastpro.com
Jurisdiction: United States (with GDPR compliance for EU visitors)
Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Contact forms: Name, email address, and message content when you reach out to us.
- Newsletter signup: Email address and optional preferences.
- Comments: Name, email address, website URL (optional), and comment text if you leave a comment on our articles.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: Pages visited, time on page, scroll depth, referral source, and exit pages.
- Device data: Browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, and device type (desktop/mobile/tablet).
- Network data: IP address (anonymized after 90 days), approximate geographic location (country and city level), and ISP name.
- Interaction data: Clicks on links, buttons, and advertisements; search queries entered on our site; video play and pause events.
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- Google Analytics 4: Aggregated behavioral and demographic data.
- Google AdSense: Ad interaction data for ad serving and frequency capping.
- Social platforms: Public engagement data when content is shared on Twitter/X, LinkedIn, or Reddit (no login required from us).
We do not collect payment card numbers, Social Security numbers, government ID numbers, precise real-time geolocation, biometric data, or health-related information.
How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) | Data Used |
|---|---|---|
| Deliver and improve site content | Legitimate interest | Usage data, device data |
| Show relevant advertisements | Consent (where required) | Cookies, IP, interest data |
| Send newsletter (if subscribed) | Consent | Email address |
| Respond to contact inquiries | Contract / Legitimate interest | Name, email, message |
| Prevent fraud and abuse | Legitimate interest | IP address, usage patterns |
| Analytics and performance reporting | Legitimate interest | All anonymized usage data |
| Legal compliance | Legal obligation | Any data required by law |
| Affiliate link tracking | Legitimate interest | Click events, referral IDs |
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to operate our website and deliver personalized advertising.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Can Opt Out? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site functionality, security, CSRF protection | Session | No (required) |
| Analytics | Google Analytics 4 — pageviews, session data | 2 years | Yes |
| Advertising | Google AdSense — personalized ad targeting | 13 months | Yes |
| Preferences | Dark/light mode, language, cookie consent status | 1 year | Yes |
| Affiliate | Track referral clicks for commission attribution | 30–90 days | Yes |
Managing Cookies
You can manage cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Consent Manager (visible in the site footer), or by adjusting your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may impact site functionality.
For Google’s ad personalization opt-out: adssettings.google.com
For industry-wide opt-out: networkadvertising.org/choices and youronlinechoices.com
Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements on our website. Google uses cookies and the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet.
- 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.
- Google may use information (not including your name, address, email address, or phone number) about your visits to our site and other sites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.
- For EU users, ad personalization will only be enabled after obtaining explicit consent per TCF 2.2 requirements.
- We participate in Google’s Publisher Advertiser Identity Reconciliation (PAIR) program where applicable.
Ad Revenue Disclosure: Advertising revenue from Google AdSense and affiliate commissions support the operation of this website. Advertising relationships do not influence our editorial reviews or rankings. Our editorial team operates independently of our commercial team.
Google’s Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Third-Party Services & Data Sharing
We work with the following third-party service providers who may receive your data solely to perform services on our behalf:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | Website analytics | Anonymized usage data | Link |
| Google AdSense | Ad serving | Cookies, behavioral data | Link |
| Cloudflare | CDN, security, DNS | IP, request metadata | Link |
| Hostinger / WP Engine | Web hosting | Server-level access logs | Hosting provider policy |
| Mailchimp / ConvertKit | Email newsletter | Email address only | Provider policy |
| Amazon Associates | Affiliate program | Click and referral IDs | Link |
We do not share your personal data with any third party except as described in this policy, required by law, or with your explicit consent.
AI-Generated Content Disclosure
2026 EU AI Act & FTC Compliance: In compliance with the EU AI Act (effective August 2026) and FTC guidelines on AI transparency, we disclose the following about our content production process.
Some articles and content on i-fastpro.com are produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence tools, including but not limited to large language models (LLMs). Our editorial process is as follows:
- Research & Data Collection: Performed by human analysts and verified against primary sources.
- Drafting: May use AI assistance for initial structuring and writing based on human-provided data and research.
- Review & Fact-checking: Every published article is reviewed, edited, and verified by a human editor before publication.
- Final Approval: All content is approved by a named human author who takes editorial responsibility.
- AI Tools Used: We may use tools such as Claude (Anthropic), Gemini (Google), or similar LLMs as writing assistants, not as autonomous publishers.
AI tools we use do not have access to your personal data, browsing history, or any identifying information. AI is used solely for content production, not for personalization, profiling, or decision-making affecting users.
AI does not make editorial or business decisions. No automated system makes decisions about what products we recommend, how we rate them, or which companies we partner with. All such decisions are made by humans.
Data Retention
- Analytics data: Retained for 26 months, then automatically deleted per Google Analytics 4 data retention settings.
- Contact form submissions: Retained for 12 months, then deleted unless legal retention obligations apply.
- Newsletter subscriber data: Retained until you unsubscribe. Unsubscribe requests are processed within 10 business days.
- Comment data: Retained indefinitely unless deletion is requested.
- Server access logs: Retained for 90 days for security purposes.
- IP addresses: Anonymized after 90 days in all analytics systems.
- Advertising data: Subject to Google’s retention policies (typically 13 months for ad cookies).
You may request early deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at contact@i-fastpro.com.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:
- All data transmission is encrypted via TLS 1.3 (HTTPS enforced site-wide).
- Website protected by Cloudflare DDoS mitigation and Web Application Firewall (WAF).
- WordPress hardened with security plugins, two-factor authentication on admin accounts, and regular automated malware scanning.
- Hosting infrastructure maintained with automated security patches and monitoring.
- Third-party service access is governed by signed Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).
- Annual security reviews conducted by our technical team.
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we use commercially reasonable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting your rights, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities within 72 hours as required by GDPR Article 33.
Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)
How to Exercise Your Rights
Submit a verifiable request to contact@i-fastpro.com with subject line “Privacy Rights Request.” We will respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA), with one 45-day extension where reasonably necessary.
EU/EEA residents have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority. A list of EU supervisory authorities is available at edpb.europa.eu.
Children’s Privacy
i-fastpro.com is intended for B2B technology professionals and is not directed at individuals under the age of 16 (or 13 in the United States under COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at contact@i-fastpro.com and we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
International Data Transfers
Our website is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, particularly from the European Union, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
For transfers of EU personal data to the United States, we rely on the following legal mechanisms:
- EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF): Google LLC participates in the EU-U.S. DPF as certified by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): For other third-party service providers not covered by DPF, we use EU Commission-approved SCCs.
- Adequacy Decisions: Where applicable for data transfers to countries with an EU adequacy decision.
Affiliate Disclosure
In compliance with the FTC’s Endorsement Guides (16 CFR Part 255) and the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), we disclose the following material relationships:
- Some links on i-fastpro.com are affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
- Affiliate relationships include programs operated by Amazon Associates, software vendors’ partner programs, and web hosting affiliate programs.
- Affiliate commissions do not influence our editorial ratings, reviews, or recommendations. Our testing methodology is independent of commercial relationships.
- Articles containing affiliate links are labeled accordingly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
- Display a notice on our homepage for 30 days after significant updates.
- Where required by law, obtain renewed consent for new data processing activities.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of i-fastpro.com after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Version History
- v3.0 — May 31, 2026: Added EU AI Act disclosure, CPRA updates, DSA affiliate disclosure, DPF transfer mechanism.
- v2.0 — January 15, 2025: Updated for Google Analytics 4 migration, TCF 2.2 consent framework.
- v1.0 — March 1, 2024: Initial publication.
Contact & Data Protection Officer
Contact Our Privacy Team
For all privacy-related inquiries, data subject requests, or concerns:
Email: contact@i-fastpro.com
Response Time: Within 5 business days for general inquiries; within 30 days for formal data subject requests.
Mailing Address:
i-fastpro.com — Privacy Department
United States
For EU/EEA residents who are not satisfied with our response, you may contact your local Data Protection Authority (DPA). Find your DPA at edpb.europa.eu.