Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how SolarKist, an affiliate-supported review and comparison site operated by Kicking Ass Media LLC, collects, uses, and shares information when visitors access the website, submit forms, or interact with links and advertisements. It covers information collected through the site itself, as well as information processed by service providers and advertising partners. Because online tracking can vary by browser settings, consent choices, and device behavior, some practices described here may apply differently depending on the circumstances.
By using the site, visitors acknowledge that data practices may change over time as tools, vendors, and advertising programs are updated. Where applicable law requires consent or additional disclosures, those requirements should be read alongside this policy.
Information We Collect
SolarKist may collect information in several ways, including directly from visitors and automatically through site technology. The information collected may include:
- Contact form submissions, including names, email addresses, and any message content visitors choose to provide.
- Cookies and similar identifiers used for analytics, session management, and advertising measurement.
- Ad-platform click IDs such as gclid, msclkid, wbraid, and gbraid when a visitor arrives from a paid or tracked campaign.
- Referrer data showing the page or source that led a visitor to the site.
- Device and browser information, such as browser type, operating system, screen size, approximate location inferred from IP address, and general usage behavior.
Some information is collected automatically through analytics tags, ad pixels, or server logs. Individual experiences may differ depending on browser protections, ad blockers, consent choices, and platform settings.
How We Use Information
Information collected by SolarKist may be used to operate the website, understand traffic patterns, improve content, measure campaign performance, and respond to questions or other requests submitted through contact forms. Some customer reviews describe a smoother browsing experience when site settings remember preferences, but results vary based on device and browser configuration.
Data may also be used for conversion tracking and attribution, including determining whether a visitor clicked an advertisement, reached a comparison page, or submitted a form after arriving from a specific source. This helps the site evaluate marketing performance and maintain its affiliate-supported publishing model.
Where contact details are submitted, they may be used to answer requests, follow up on correspondence, or provide clarification about the site’s content, disclosures, or policies.
Third Parties
SolarKist works with third parties that may process information on its behalf or collect data through their own technologies. Those third parties may have separate privacy practices, so visitors should review their respective policies when available. The site may share or disclose information with the following categories of vendors and partners:
- Google Ads, for advertising delivery, attribution, and remarketing functions.
- Microsoft Ads, for campaign measurement and advertising performance tracking.
- Affiliate networks such as MaxBounty, DFO Performance, ClickBank, MaxWeb, and BuyGoods, which may record clicks, referrals, and conversion events.
- The hosting provider, which may process server logs, security events, and technical diagnostics.
- The email provider, which may store and transmit messages submitted through contact channels.
In addition, other service providers may support analytics, fraud prevention, website maintenance, or security operations. Some customer reviews describe useful tracking and routing features from these services, although results vary based on the platform and user settings.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
Cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies may be used to recognize browsers, measure visits, remember preferences, and support advertising and affiliate tracking. These technologies can help determine whether a visitor has seen an ad, clicked a comparison link, or returned to the site after a prior session.
Visitors may be able to control cookies through browser settings, device controls, or consent tools displayed on the site. Disabling certain technologies may limit analytics, affect personalized content, or reduce the accuracy of ad attribution. Because browser behavior and consent frameworks differ, results may vary.
Your Rights
Depending on where a visitor lives, privacy laws may provide rights to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of personal information. Visitors may also have the right to opt out of targeted advertising, profiling, or certain data sales or sharing activities, subject to applicable law and the technical limits of the platforms involved.
For residents of the EEA, UK, and similar jurisdictions, GDPR-related rights may include access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and data portability. For California residents, CCPA rights may include notice, access, deletion, correction, and opt-out rights where applicable. These rights can be limited by legal obligations, security needs, or the functionality of third-party services. Individual experiences may differ based on jurisdiction and the nature of the request.
To exercise a privacy right, visitors may use the contact details below. Requests may require verification before a response is provided.
Data Retention
SolarKist retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining site records, preventing fraud, meeting legal obligations, resolving disputes, and supporting business operations. Retention periods may differ depending on the type of data, the vendor involved, and applicable legal requirements.
Contact form submissions and related correspondence may be kept for an administrative period unless a longer retention period is needed for compliance or security purposes. Analytics and advertising data may be stored by third-party platforms according to their own retention settings. Some data may remain in backups or logs for a limited period after deletion from active systems.
Contact for Privacy Requests
Privacy requests may be sent by email to rick@kickingassmedia.com. Please include enough detail to identify the request and the information at issue. Depending on the request, additional verification may be required before action is taken.
Postal mail may also be sent to:
290 Dunthorpe Drive
Medford, Oregon 97504
Privacy inquiries are handled by Kicking Ass Media LLC. Responses may take time depending on request volume, legal requirements, and the need to coordinate with third-party service providers.