Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 3, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains what information TrendSpends (trendspends.com) collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. We collect as little as we need to run the website and our email list, and we do not sell your personal information.

Who We Are

TrendSpends is an independent website that publishes reviews, comparisons, and guides about subscription services. Our website address is https://trendspends.com. You can contact us at info@trendspends.com.

Information You Give Us

  • Email signups. When you join our email list or request our free subscription audit, we collect your email address (and your name, if you choose to give it).
  • Contact form and emails. When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and whatever you write in your message.
  • Comments. When you leave a comment, we collect the name, email address, and website you enter, plus your IP address and browser details to help detect spam.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Analytics. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website, such as which pages are viewed, how long visits last, the type of device and browser used, and the general location (country or city) of visitors. Google Analytics uses cookies to do this.
  • Page views. We count how many times each article is viewed to show our most popular reviews. This count does not identify you.
  • Security logs. Our security tools record IP addresses and visit details to protect the website from spam, hacking, and abuse.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send you the emails you signed up for, including the subscription audit
  • Reply to your messages
  • Display and moderate comments
  • Understand which content is useful and improve the website
  • Keep the website secure

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored in your browser. TrendSpends uses cookies for analytics (Google Analytics), to remember your details if you choose to save them when commenting, and when you click affiliate links (see below). You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. The website will still work, though some features may not.

Affiliate Links

Some links on TrendSpends are affiliate links. When you click one, the company you visit, or its affiliate network, may place a cookie to record that you came from TrendSpends so we can earn a commission if you sign up. These companies handle that data under their own privacy policies. We do not receive your payment details or personal information from them. See our Affiliate Disclosure.

Services We Use

We share information only with the service providers that help us run TrendSpends:

  • Google Analytics (website analytics)
  • Mailchimp (our email list; your email address is stored with Mailchimp)
  • Our web hosting provider (stores the website and its data)
  • Security and spam protection tools
  • Affiliate partners and networks (to track referrals, as described above)

We may also disclose information if required by law.

Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content from other websites, such as videos or images. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website directly, and that website may collect data about you and use cookies.

How Long We Keep Information

  • Email list: until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete your information.
  • Messages: as long as needed to respond and keep a record of the conversation.
  • Comments: kept with the post they belong to, unless deleted.
  • Analytics data: kept according to our Google Analytics retention settings, then deleted automatically.

Your Choices and Rights

  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link at the bottom of any email.
  • Opt out of Google Analytics with Google’s browser add-on, or by blocking cookies.
  • Access, correct, or delete your information by emailing info@trendspends.com. Depending on where you live, including California, other US states, the European Economic Area, and the United Kingdom, you may have additional rights under local law. We will respond to every request.

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it for targeted advertising.

Children’s Privacy

TrendSpends is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has given us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including a secure (HTTPS) connection and security monitoring. No method of storing or sending data online is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Location

TrendSpends is run from the United States, and our service providers may store data in the United States or other countries. By using the website, you understand your information may be processed there.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

Questions about this policy or your information? Email us at info@trendspends.com.