Last updated: April 26, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how PickMyAntivirus.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. By using PickMyAntivirus.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Who We Are
PickMyAntivirus.com is an independent antivirus review and comparison website based in the United States. We help users find the best antivirus software through independent testing, honest reviews, and unbiased comparisons.
For any privacy-related questions, you can contact us at [email protected].
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Submit a contact form
- Leave a comment on an article
This information may include your name and email address. We do not collect sensitive personal information such as payment details, social security numbers, or government-issued identification.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit PickMyAntivirus.com, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search query that brought you to our site
- Device type and screen resolution
This information is collected in aggregate and is used solely to understand how visitors use our website and to improve our content and user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and improve PickMyAntivirus.com
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior through Google Analytics
- To send newsletters and security updates to subscribers who have opted in
- To respond to questions or feedback submitted through our contact form
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track and analyze website traffic. Google Analytics collects anonymous data about how visitors interact with our website, including pages viewed, time on site, and traffic sources.
This data is processed by Google and is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
5. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Tracking
PickMyAntivirus.com participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on an affiliate link on our website, the merchant may place a tracking cookie on your device to attribute any resulting purchase to our referral.
These tracking cookies are set by third-party affiliate networks and merchants, not by PickMyAntivirus.com. We have no control over the data collected by these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit through our affiliate links.
For full details on our affiliate relationships, please read our Affiliate Disclosure page.
6. Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send you antivirus tips, security alerts, and product recommendations. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any newsletter email.
We do not share your email address with third parties. Your email is used solely for the purpose of sending you the content you signed up for.
7. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on PickMyAntivirus.com. For a full explanation of the types of cookies we use and how to control them, please read our Cookie Policy page.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics default retention settings.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your personal data
- The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
- The right to object to the processing of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
10. Children’s Privacy
PickMyAntivirus.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will delete that information promptly.
11. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
We encourage you to use strong passwords, keep your browser updated, and exercise caution when sharing personal information online.
12. Third-Party Websites
PickMyAntivirus.com contains links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites you visit through links on our site. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. Your continued use of PickMyAntivirus.com after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected] Website: pickmyantivirus.com