Last updated: July 11, 2026
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!This Privacy Policy explains how Brands.run (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit brands.run (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
Who we are
Brands.run is an independent publication that reviews brands, products, and services across many industries. You can reach us any time at contact@brands.run.
Information we collect
We keep data collection to a minimum. Information reaches us in two ways.
Information you give us. If you contact us by email or through a form, we receive whatever you choose to send, such as your name, email address, and your message.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our servers and tools record standard technical data when you visit. This can include your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring pages, the pages you view, and the date and time of your visit. This helps us understand how the Site is used and keep it secure.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We and our partners use them to run the Site, remember preferences, measure traffic, and show relevant ads. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Turning off cookies may change how some parts of the Site work.
Advertising and Google AdSense
We use third-party advertising companies, including Google, to serve ads when you visit the Site.
- Google is a third-party vendor that uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to the Site and other sites on the internet.
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings at https://www.google.com/settings/ads.
- You can also opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting https://www.aboutads.info.
For more on how Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps, see https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Analytics
We use analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the Site. These tools collect standard usage data through cookies. The information is aggregated and helps us improve our content and layout. You can read about Google’s practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy and opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
How we use information
We use the information we collect to:
- operate, maintain, and improve the Site;
- respond to your messages and requests;
- measure and understand our audience;
- display advertising; and
- keep the Site secure and prevent abuse.
Sharing of information
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with service providers that help us run the Site, such as hosting, analytics, and advertising partners like Google, and only as needed for those services. We may also disclose information if the law requires it.
Third-party links
Our reviews and articles link to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any site you visit.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete it, and the right to opt out of certain uses. If you are in the European Economic Area (GDPR) or California (CCPA and CPRA), you can exercise these rights by emailing us at contact@brands.run. We will respond within the time the law requires.
Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, or the minimum age in your country, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has given us information, contact us and we will remove it.
Data security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information we hold. No method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We will note significant changes on the Site.
Contact us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email us at contact@brands.run.
