Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 2026

GotMyVape.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website at gotmyvape.com.

Age Restriction

This website is intended for adults aged 21 and older only. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 21. If you are under 21, please leave this site immediately.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Newsletter Signup: Email address when you subscribe to our mailing list via MailerLite
  • Contact Forms: Name and email address when you contact us

Information Collected Automatically

  • Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4, Measurement ID: G-1C6EJF7S1V) to collect anonymized usage data including pages visited, time on site, device type, and general geographic location
  • Web Server Logs: IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages requested are recorded in standard server logs
  • Cookies: Small files stored on your device to enable site functionality and analytics (see Cookie Policy below)

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

Cookie Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _ga_*) to understand how visitors use our site. These expire after 2 years.
  • Age Verification Cookie: The age_verified cookie stores your age confirmation so you are not asked repeatedly. This expires after 30 days.
  • Session Cookies: WordPress session cookies for site functionality. These expire when you close your browser.
  • Preference Cookies: To remember your cookie consent and display preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality, including the age verification gate.

How We Use Your Information

  • To send newsletter emails you have subscribed to
  • To analyze website traffic and improve our content
  • To maintain site security and prevent abuse
  • To verify age eligibility for accessing vaping-related content
  • To track affiliate link referrals for commission purposes

Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

  • Email addresses: Until you unsubscribe from our mailing list
  • Analytics data: 14 months (Google Analytics default retention)
  • Server logs: 90 days

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Unsubscribe: Opt out of email communications at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email

To exercise these rights, contact us at Contact Support.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at Contact Support.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Your Rights Under CCPA

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Identifiers (email address if you subscribe to our newsletter)
  • Internet activity (browsing history on our site, search queries, interactions with our content)
  • Geolocation data (approximate location based on IP address)

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at Contact Us. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a contact form.
  • Legitimate Interest: For website analytics and improving our services.

Your Rights Under GDPR

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Analytics data is retained for 26 months. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We take appropriate safeguards to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at Contact Us. We will respond within 30 days.

Data Protection Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns.

Affiliate Cookie Disclosure

When you click an affiliate link on our site, our affiliate partners (including AWIN) may set cookies to track referrals. These cookies are necessary for us to earn commissions that support this site. Affiliate cookies typically expire after 30 days.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.