Last Updated: April 2026
The short version: We collect basic data to run the site, we use affiliate links to earn a small commission when you buy something (at no extra cost to you), and we don’t sell your information to anyone. Read on for the full details.
Welcome to ITriedThat.net (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have when you visit this site. We keep things straightforward — this isn’t a document written to confuse you.
Who We Are
ITriedThat.net is an independent consumer product review site based in the United States. We review food, snacks, household products, kitchen tools, and everyday consumer goods. You can reach us at: contact@itriedthat.net
Information We Collect
We only collect information that helps us run the site and serve you better. Here’s what that includes:
When you leave a comment: If you use the comment section, WordPress collects your name, email address, and the content of your comment. Your email is not displayed publicly. We use this to manage comments and prevent spam.
When you fill out a contact form: If you reach out through a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message. We use this only to respond to you.
Automatically collected data: Like most websites, we collect basic technical information when you visit — things like your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This is collected through analytics tools and helps us understand how the site is being used.
Cookies
We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — for several purposes:
- WordPress cookies: If you leave a comment, WordPress stores a cookie to remember your name and email for future comments. This expires after one year.
- Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics to track site traffic and user behavior in aggregate. These cookies do not personally identify you.
- Affiliate cookies: When you click an affiliate link on this site, a tracking cookie may be set by the retailer (Amazon, Walmart, Target, etc.) to attribute any resulting purchase to us. These are governed by each retailer’s own privacy policy.
You can control cookie behavior through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
Affiliate Disclosure
ITriedThat.net participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click certain product links on this site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission — at no additional cost to you.
We are a participant in the following affiliate programs:
- Amazon Associates — As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Walmart Affiliate Program (via Impact)
- Target Affiliate Program (via Rakuten)
Affiliate relationships do not influence our reviews. We say what we actually think — even when it’s negative. If we didn’t like it, we say so.
Third-Party Services
We use a handful of third-party tools and services that may collect or process your data independently:
- Google Analytics — Tracks site usage and traffic patterns. Google Privacy Policy
- YouTube — Some posts embed YouTube videos. When you load a page with an embedded video, YouTube may set cookies. Google/YouTube Privacy Policy
- Akismet — We use Akismet for spam filtering on comments. Submitted comments are processed by Akismet’s servers. Automattic Privacy Policy
- Amazon, Walmart, Target — Affiliate link clicks are governed by each retailer’s own privacy policy.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
How We Use Your Information
Any data we collect is used for the following purposes only:
- Running and improving the website
- Responding to your messages or comments
- Understanding site traffic through analytics
- Complying with legal obligations if required
Data Retention
If you leave a comment, the comment and associated metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as needed to respond to your message.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data from our records.
- Opt-out: You can opt out of analytics tracking by using browser privacy settings or the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@itriedthat.net.
Children’s Privacy
ITriedThat.net is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal data we collect, request deletion of your data, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. For any CCPA-related requests, contact us at contact@itriedthat.net.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We’re not going to bury big changes in fine print — if something significant changes, we’ll make it obvious.
Contact Us
Questions about this policy? Reach out:
ITriedThat.net
Email: contact@itriedthat.net
Website: itriedthat.net