Privacy Policy

This page explains how The Better Swap handles information when you use the website. It is a general description (not legal advice) and may be updated as the site evolves.

Information we collect

  • Search queries you enter on the site (used to return results).
  • Suggestion form details you submit (swap name, category, description, alternatives, and optionally your email).
  • Basic device and usage data (such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited) may be processed by our hosting provider and advertising partners.

Cookies and advertising

The Better Swap may use Google AdSense to display ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies (or similar technologies) to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this site and/or other sites.

You can control personalized advertising through Google’s ad settings. You can also use industry opt-out mechanisms provided by advertising organizations.

Where required by law, we will request consent before setting non-essential cookies.

Third-party links

Some pages include links to third-party websites (including affiliate links). We do not control those websites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or products.

Data retention

Suggestions may be retained for moderation and to improve the database. Basic logs used for security and abuse prevention may also be retained for a limited period.

Contact

For privacy questions, use the contact details on the site.