Effective Date: October 23, 2026
Website: https://www.varnilo.com/
At Varnilo (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible from https://www.varnilo.com/, protecting the privacy of our visitors is one of our highest priorities. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that are collected and recorded by Varnilo, how we use it, and how our affiliate partnerships operate in compliance with international data protection standards and US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect minimal information necessary to provide a smooth browsing experience and improve our buying guides:
- Voluntary Information: When you contact us directly via email or contact forms, or leave a comment on our articles, we may receive your name, email address, and the contents of the message you choose to send.
- Log Files & Analytics Data: Like most standard websites, Varnilo uses log files and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics and Google Search Console). The information collected includes Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamps, referring/exit pages, and click activity. This data is not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.
2. Affiliate Disclosure & Third-Party Retail Partners
Varnilo is a reader-supported product research and comparison publication. To keep our technical buying guides free for all visitors, we participate in several affiliate marketing networks:
- Amazon Associates Program Disclosure: Varnilo 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 and affiliated international Amazon marketplaces. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
- AliExpress Affiliate Program Disclosure: Varnilo also participates in the AliExpress Portals Affiliate Program and other global e-commerce partner networks. When you click on links or price-comparison buttons pointing to merchants such as Amazon or AliExpress and complete a purchase, we may earn a small referral commission at zero additional cost to you.
3. Cookies and Web Beacons
Varnilo uses “cookies” to store information including visitors’ preferences and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. Additionally, when you click on an affiliate link (such as an Amazon or AliExpress button) on our site, our retail partners place a temporary tracking cookie on your browser:
- Purpose of Affiliate Cookies: These cookies simply verify that you were referred by Varnilo so the retailer can credit our account if you make a qualifying purchase within their standard cookie window (typically 24 hours for Amazon and up to 72 hours for AliExpress).
- Zero Access to Payment Data: Varnilo never processes payments directly and never has access to your credit card details, billing address, or shopping cart history on Amazon, AliExpress, or any other third-party platform.
You can choose to disable cookies at any time through your individual browser options.
4. Third-Party Privacy Policies
Varnilo’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or external websites linked within our articles (such as Amazon.com, AliExpress.com, Reddit, or hobbyist forums). Thus, we advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party servers for more detailed information regarding their data practices and instructions on how to opt out of certain options.
5. GDPR & CCPA Privacy Rights (For US, UK, EU & Canadian Visitors)
Depending on your location, you have specific data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- The right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data we hold about you.
- The right to object to or restrict the processing of your personal data.
- The right to know that Varnilo does not sell, rent, or trade consumers’ personal information to third parties.
6. Children’s Information (COPPA Compliance)
While Varnilo reviews hobby-grade scale models, diecast collectibles, and STEM kits, our website is written for adult collectors, parents, and gift shoppers. Varnilo does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that your child provided this kind of information on our website, please contact us immediately and we will promptly remove such records from our servers.
7. Consent & Updates to This Policy
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our affiliate partnerships or legal requirements, and any updates will be posted directly on this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy or affiliate disclosures, please feel free to contact us through our website at https://www.varnilo.com/.