Effective date: September 30, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how TopWorkBoot (“TopWorkBoot”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses, shares and protects information when you visit topworkboot.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Who we are
TopWorkBoot publishes guides and reviews about work boots, safety footwear, fit and foot health. If you have questions about this policy, you can reach us through our contact page.
2. Information we collect
Information you give us: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, the topic you select and your message. We use this only to reply to you. We do not add you to a mailing list. Information collected automatically: When you visit the Site, our hosting provider and website software record standard technical information, including your IP address, browser type and version, device type and operating system, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and the page or site that referred you. We use this to keep the Site secure, fix problems and understand how the Site is used.
3. Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. The Site may use:
- Essential cookies that the Site needs to work properly and securely, including caching and security cookies set by our host.
- Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use the Site, such as which guides are read most. These are set only if we use an analytics service.
- Affiliate cookies set by Amazon when you click an Amazon link on the Site, so that qualifying purchases can be credited to us.
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you do, some parts of the Site may not work as intended. Where the law requires it, we ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies.
4. Amazon Associates Program
TopWorkBoot is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. When you click an Amazon link, you leave our Site. Amazon may collect information about you and set cookies under its own privacy notice. We do not receive your name, address, payment details or the specific items you buy. We only receive aggregated reports about purchases made through our links. Please review Amazon’s Privacy Notice for details.
5. Third-party services
We use trusted third-party services to run the Site. These providers may process limited technical information, such as your IP address, on our behalf:
- Web hosting: our hosting provider stores the Site and processes server logs.
- Google Fonts: the Site loads fonts from Google’s servers, which means your browser sends your IP address to Google. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Analytics: if we use a service such as Google Analytics, it collects information about your visit using cookies. You can opt out with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
- Email delivery: messages sent through our contact form may be delivered through an email service provider.
6. How we use information
- To reply to your questions, corrections and suggestions
- To operate, maintain and secure the Site
- To understand which guides are useful and improve our content
- To earn affiliate commissions through Amazon links
- To comply with legal obligations
7. How we share information We do not sell your personal information.
We do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising. We share information only:
- With service providers who help us run the Site, under obligations to protect it
- When required by law, or to protect our rights, users or the public
- If the Site is sold or transferred, as part of that transaction
8. How long we keep information
We keep contact form messages only as long as needed to respond and follow up, and then delete them. Server logs are kept for a limited period for security and troubleshooting. Analytics data is kept according to the settings of the analytics service we use.
9. How we protect information
The Site uses HTTPS encryption, and we take reasonable technical and organizational steps to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Your privacy rights
Visitors in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom: Under the GDPR and UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the processing of your personal data, to object to processing, to data portability, and to withdraw consent at any time. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority. We process data on the basis of your consent (for non-essential cookies), our legitimate interests (running and securing the Site) and, when you contact us, to respond to your request. California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the CPRA, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it, to request deletion or correction, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined by California law. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights. Other US states: Residents of other states with privacy laws, such as Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah and Texas, may have similar rights. We honor those requests where they apply. How to make a request: To exercise any of these rights, contact us through our contact page. We may need to verify your identity before responding. We aim to respond within 30 days, or within the time required by law.
11. Do Not Track
Some browsers send “Do Not Track” signals. There is no common standard for how to respond to them, so the Site does not currently change its behavior when it receives one. Where required by law, we honor Global Privacy Control signals as an opt-out request.
12. Children’s privacy
The Site is intended for adults and is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA and UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
13. Links to other websites
Our guides link to other websites, including Amazon, manufacturers and safety organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please read their privacy policies before you share information with them.
14. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the effective date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be highlighted on the Site.
15. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please use our contact page.