Privacy Policy for Tom Gresham
Last Updated: January 2025
Welcome to Tom Gresham (accessible at tomgresham.com). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and your rights as a visitor to our consumer electronics review website.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Data You Provide
When you interact with Tom Gresham at tomgresham.com, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
Comments and feedback you submit on product reviews
Communication preferences and interests in specific electronics categories
Any other information you choose to provide when reaching out to us
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit tomgresham.com, we automatically collect certain technical information through standard web technologies:
IP address and general geographic location
Browser type, version, and language settings
Device information (type, operating system, screen resolution)
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
Referring website or source that directed you to our site
Date and time of your visit
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Tom Gresham uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:
Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and navigation
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use tomgresham.com to improve content and user experience
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may limit site functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
Tom Gresham uses collected information for the following legitimate purposes:
Delivering and improving our consumer electronics review content
Responding to your inquiries, comments, and feedback
Sending newsletters and updates about new reviews (only with your consent)
Analyzing site traffic and user behavior to enhance the tomgresham.com experience
Detecting and preventing fraud, spam, or abuse
Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights
Understanding which product categories (phones, tablets, earphones, smartwatches) interest our audience most
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. As an independent review site with zero sponsorships, we maintain editorial independence and data privacy integrity.
3. Third-Party Sharing and Disclosure
Tom Gresham may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers
We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating tomgresham.com, such as:
Web hosting and infrastructure providers
Email delivery services for newsletters
Analytics platforms to understand site usage
Security and fraud prevention services
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.
3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law, legal process, or to:
Comply with valid legal requests from authorities
Enforce our terms of service and policies
Protect the rights, property, or safety of Tom Gresham, our users, or the public
Detect, prevent, or address fraud or security issues
3.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets involving Tom Gresham, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specific retention periods include:
Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Contact Inquiries: Typically 2-3 years for reference and follow-up purposes
Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
Comments and Feedback: Retained as long as the associated review remains published on tomgresham.com
After retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize your data unless legal obligations require longer storage.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data collected by Tom Gresham:
5.1 Access and Portability
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy in a portable format.
5.2 Correction and Update
You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data associated with your account or communications.
5.3 Deletion
You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements. This includes unsubscribing from newsletters and removing comments.
5.4 Opt-Out Rights
You may opt out of:
Marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter from tomgresham.com
Certain cookies through browser settings or cookie preference tools
Analytics tracking through browser privacy features or opt-out mechanisms
5.5 Objection and Restriction
You may object to certain data processing activities or request restriction of processing under applicable laws.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10 below.
6. Children's Privacy
Tom Gresham does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). Our consumer electronics review content at tomgresham.com is intended for a general adult audience interested in phones, tablets, earphones, and smartwatches.
If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child without proper parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such information. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information to us should contact us immediately.
7. International Data Transfers
Tom Gresham operates the tomgresham.com website, and your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction.
When we transfer personal data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information, including:
Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
Ensuring service providers maintain adequate data protection standards
Compliance with applicable cross-border data transfer regulations
By using our website, you acknowledge and consent to such international transfers as necessary to provide our review services.
8. Security Measures
We take the security of your personal information seriously. Tom Gresham implements reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect data collected through tomgresham.com, including:
Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
Secure server infrastructure with regular security updates
Access controls limiting employee and contractor access to personal data
Regular security assessments and vulnerability monitoring
Incident response procedures for potential data breaches
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials.
9. Third-Party Links and Services
Our reviews on tomgresham.com may contain links to third-party websites, retailers, or manufacturers of consumer electronics products. This Privacy Policy applies only to Tom Gresham and does not cover the privacy practices of external sites.
We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit. Our inclusion of links does not imply endorsement, and as an independent reviewer with zero sponsorships, we maintain editorial independence from all manufacturers and retailers.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Tom Gresham reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. When we make material changes, we will:
Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Post the revised policy on tomgresham.com
Notify subscribers via email if changes significantly affect how we handle personal information
Provide prominent notice on our website for major policy revisions
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of tomgresham.com after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how Tom Gresham handles your personal information, please contact us:
Website: tomgresham.com
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days of receiving your request. For data subject rights requests, we may need to verify your identity before processing your request to ensure data security.
12. Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions
12.1 European Economic Area (EEA) and UK Users
If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not handled your personal data appropriately.
12.2 California Residents
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. Tom Gresham does not sell personal information.
12.3 Other Jurisdictions
Users in other jurisdictions may have additional rights under local privacy laws. Please contact us to learn more about rights available to you.
Thank you for trusting Tom Gresham with your privacy. We are committed to maintaining the integrity and independence that defines our honest consumer electronics reviews at tomgresham.com.