Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026. Halcyon Optics ("we," "us," or "our") operates an electronics affiliate website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using Halcyon Optics, you agree to the practices described below.

Who We Are and What This Site Does

Halcyon Optics is an affiliate website. We publish reviews, comparisons, and recommendations for electronics products. When you click certain links on our site and make a purchase from a third-party retailer, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We do not sell products directly, and we do not process your payments—those transactions happen on the retailer's own website under their privacy policy.

Information We Collect

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function and remember your preferences. We use the following categories of cookies:

Essential cookies: Required for the site to work properly, such as remembering your cookie-consent choices and keeping the site secure. These cannot be switched off through our systems.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our pages—which articles are read, how long visits last, and which links are clicked—so we can improve our content. These are used only with your consent.
Affiliate cookies: Set when you click an affiliate link, these allow our partner retailers to attribute a qualifying purchase to Halcyon Optics so we receive credit for the referral. They typically record the referring page and a timestamp.

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time using the cookie settings on our site, and you can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect how the site functions.

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use our site, including the pages you view, the date and time of your visit, the links you click, and the website you came from. This data is aggregated and used to measure the performance and popularity of our content.

Device and Technical Information

When you visit, our servers and analytics tools may record technical details such as your IP address (often truncated or anonymized), browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution, and general geographic region. We use this information for security, troubleshooting, and to display our pages correctly on your device.

Newsletter Email Collection

Signing up for our newsletter is entirely optional. If you choose to subscribe, we collect your email address based on your explicit consent and use it only to send you product news, deals, and recommendations. We will never add you to our list without your action.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.
Withdrawing consent is free and does not affect your ability to use the site.
We do not use your email for any purpose other than the newsletter you signed up for.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information described above to:

Operate, maintain, and secure our website;
Analyze traffic and improve our content and user experience;
Attribute affiliate referrals to qualifying purchases;
Send our newsletter to subscribers who have opted in;
Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud or abuse.

We Do Not Sell Your Personal Data

Halcyon Optics does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not exchange your data for money or other valuable consideration. The only sharing that occurs is with the service providers and affiliate networks strictly necessary to run our site (for example, analytics providers and affiliate-tracking platforms), and only to the extent needed to perform their function on our behalf.

Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

Consent: for analytics cookies, affiliate cookies, and newsletter subscriptions;
Legitimate interests: for maintaining site security, preventing fraud, and understanding aggregate usage, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights;
Legal obligation: where we must retain or disclose data to comply with applicable law.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal data. We honor these rights regardless of location where practicable.

Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the EEA or UK, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data; to object to processing based on legitimate interests; to data portability; and to withdraw consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Rights Under CCPA/CPRA

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to request deletion of your personal information, the right to correct inaccurate information, and the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. As stated above, we do not sell or trade your personal information. You will never be discriminated against for exercising any of your privacy rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To make any request regarding your personal data, contact us using the details in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law and may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

Data Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Analytics data is retained in aggregated form; newsletter email addresses are kept until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete them; and cookie data expires according to each cookie's lifespan.

Third-Party Links

Our site contains affiliate and other links to third-party websites. When you follow these links, you leave Halcyon Optics and become subject to the privacy policies of those websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any third-party site and encourage you to review their policies before providing any information.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through the contact page on Halcyon Optics. We will be happy to assist you.