Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains what information AO Picks ("we", "us") collects when you visit aopicks.com, how we use it, and the choices you have. AO Picks is independently owned and operated by Alan Orther. By using this site you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

You do not need an account or to provide personal information to read our content. We collect:

  • Usage data gathered through analytics — pages visited, time on site, referring site, approximate (city/region-level) location, and browser and device type.
  • Information you choose to give us, such as the contents of a message if you email us.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We and our third-party partners use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, understand how it is used, and serve advertising. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings; some features may not function without them.

Advertising and Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve personalized (interest-based) ads to you based on your visits to this and/or other sites.

If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we and our advertising partners request consent for non-essential cookies and personalized advertising before they are set, consistent with Google's EU User Consent Policy.

Analytics

We use analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand aggregate site usage. These services may set their own cookies. You can opt out of Google Analytics with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Affiliate Links

We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate networks may use cookies to attribute purchases. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to operate and improve the site, measure performance, serve relevant advertising, and respond to your messages. We do not sell your personal information.

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained in aggregate or pseudonymized form for a limited period in line with our analytics providers' standard retention settings.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, to opt out of personalized advertising or the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (as defined under California law), and to withdraw consent. To exercise any of these rights, contact us and we will respond as required by applicable law. You can also manage cookies and ad personalization using the opt-out links above and your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed to children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

Do Not Track

Because there is no industry-standard response to browser "Do Not Track" signals, we do not currently respond to them, but we honor the cookie and ad-personalization choices described above.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date above.

Contact

For any privacy question or request, email [email protected] or use our contact page.