Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how The Watch Resource collects, uses, and protects information when you visit thewatchresource.com.

Information We Collect

The Watch Resource may collect limited information through:

  • Website analytics, such as pages visited, approximate location, device type, browser type, referral source, and interactions with the site.
  • Cookies and similar technologies, depending on your consent choices.
  • Newsletter signups, including the email address you submit.
  • Contact or form submissions, including any information you choose to provide.
  • Affiliate links, where clicks may be tracked for analytics and commission attribution.

How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Understand how readers use the site.
  • Improve articles, navigation, search, and other site features.
  • Send newsletter emails to people who sign up.
  • Measure affiliate link performance.
  • Maintain site security and troubleshoot technical issues.

Cookies And Analytics

The Watch Resource uses Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics 4 to measure site usage. Analytics storage is denied by default until you accept cookies through the cookie banner.

If you decline cookies, analytics cookies should not be set for your visit. You can also use your browser settings to block or delete cookies.

Newsletter

Newsletter signups are processed through HubSpot. If you subscribe, your email address is used to send updates from The Watch Resource. You can unsubscribe using the link included in newsletter emails.

Some links on The Watch Resource may be affiliate links. If you click one of these links and make a purchase, The Watch Resource may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Do Not Sell Or Share

The Watch Resource includes a “Do Not Sell” control in the site footer. Selecting it stores your opt-out preference in your browser and updates consent settings where applicable.

Third-Party Services

The site may use third-party services including Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, HubSpot, Cloudflare Images, Vercel, and affiliate partners. These services may process information according to their own privacy policies.

Data Retention

We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above, unless a longer retention period is required or allowed by law.

Your Choices

You can:

  • Accept or decline analytics cookies through the cookie banner.
  • Use the “Do Not Sell” button in the footer.
  • Unsubscribe from newsletter emails at any time.
  • Block or delete cookies in your browser.

Contact

For privacy questions, contact The Watch Resource through the site’s available contact channels.

Updates

This policy may be updated from time to time. The date on this page reflects the latest version.

Written by

Maté D.
Maté D.

Maté is the founder and editor of The Watch Resource. With a background in marketing and analytics and a decade-long passion for horology, he combines a collector's perspective with a reader-first approach to watch content — covering brands, movements, and timepieces with the depth he wished he'd found when he started. Since 2021, he's been building TWR into a trusted reference for watch enthusiasts at every level.