Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 19, 2026
Last Updated: July 19, 2026

Welcome to Haul Verdict (“Haul Verdict,” “we,” “our,” or “us“). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and safeguard your information when you visit https://haulverdict.com (the “Website“) or otherwise interact with our content and services.

Haul Verdict is an independent affiliate review website based in the United States. Our mission is to provide informative product reviews, comparisons, buying guides, and educational content to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions. As part of our business model, we may participate in affiliate marketing programs and may earn commissions when visitors purchase products or services through qualifying links on our Website. These affiliate relationships do not affect our commitment to providing honest and independent editorial content.

Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and other individuals who access or use our Website, regardless of their location. It describes our practices regarding information collected through:

• Our website and its pages;
• Contact forms and other communications submitted through the Website;
• User comments and other content voluntarily posted by visitors;
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies;
• Analytics services;
• Affiliate marketing activities;
• Third-party content embedded within the Website; and
• Other interactions related to the operation of Haul Verdict.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected by third-party websites, services, advertisers, affiliate partners, or other organizations that may be linked to or accessible from our Website. When you leave our Website or interact with third-party services, their respective privacy policies and terms will govern your interactions with them.

Acceptance of This Privacy Policy

By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Where required by applicable law, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, you should discontinue use of the Website.

Where applicable privacy laws require additional consent—such as for certain cookies or personalized advertising—we will request your consent through our cookie consent platform before processing information that requires such consent.

Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with our Website. We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, information collected automatically through your device and browser, and information received from third-party service providers.

Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may choose to provide personal information when interacting with our Website, including when you:

• Submit a message through our contact form;
• Leave comments on articles or other content;
• Contact us by email;
• Respond to surveys or requests for feedback, if offered; or
• Otherwise communicate with us.

Depending on your interaction, the information you provide may include:

• Your name;
• Email address;
• Information contained within your message or comment;
• Any files or attachments you voluntarily submit; and
• Any additional information you choose to provide.

Providing this information is voluntary. However, certain features of the Website may not function properly if you choose not to provide requested information.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Haul Verdict, certain information is collected automatically through your browser, device, server logs, cookies, and similar technologies.

This information may include:

• IP address;
• Browser type and version;
• Device type;
• Operating system;
• Referring website or source;
• Pages viewed;
• Time and date of your visit;
• Time spent on pages;
• Clickstream data;
• General geographic location derived from your IP address;
• Language preferences;
• Screen resolution and device characteristics; and
• Other technical information necessary for website administration, analytics, security, and performance.

This information generally does not directly identify you on its own but may be considered personal information under certain privacy laws.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Haul Verdict uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, improve website functionality, analyze website traffic, remember user preferences, detect security issues, and support advertising and affiliate marketing activities.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. Similar technologies may include web beacons, pixels, local storage, tags, scripts, and other tracking technologies.

Depending on your preferences and applicable laws, we may use:

• Strictly necessary cookies;
• Functional cookies;
• Performance and analytics cookies;
• Advertising and marketing cookies; and
• Preference cookies.

Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies will only be placed after obtaining your consent through our cookie consent platform. You may modify or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on our Website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including to operate, maintain, improve, and protect Haul Verdict. Specifically, we may use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Website and its content;
• Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form or by email;
• Moderate and manage user comments;
• Analyze Website performance and visitor behavior;
• Monitor Website security and detect fraudulent or unauthorized activity;
• Diagnose technical issues and improve user experience;
• Personalize content where appropriate;
• Display advertising, where applicable;
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising and affiliate partnerships;
• Comply with legal obligations;
• Enforce our Terms of Use and other policies; and
• Protect our legal rights, visitors, and business interests.

We do not sell your personal information in exchange for monetary compensation.

Legal Bases for Processing (EEA, UK, and Similar Jurisdictions)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction that requires a legal basis for processing personal data, we process your information only where permitted by applicable law.

Our legal bases may include:

• Your consent;
• Performance of a contract;
• Compliance with legal obligations;
• Protection of vital interests;
• Performance of a task carried out in the public interest (where applicable); and
• Our legitimate interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing that occurred before withdrawal.

Analytics Services

We use analytics services to better understand how visitors interact with our Website and to improve our content and user experience.

Google Analytics

Haul Verdict uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC.

Google Analytics may collect information including:

• Pages visited;
• Time spent on pages;
• Click behavior;
• Device information;
• Browser information;
• Approximate geographic location;
• Referral sources;
• Session duration;
• Traffic acquisition data; and
• Other statistical information.

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect this information.

Where required by law, Google Analytics will only be activated after obtaining your consent through our cookie consent platform.

You can learn more about Google’s privacy practices by visiting:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can also opt out of Google Analytics by installing Google’s browser add-on:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console to monitor the performance of our Website within Google Search.

Google Search Console provides aggregated performance information such as:

• Search impressions;
• Clicks;
• Search queries;
• Indexing status;
• Technical issues;
• Website performance metrics; and
• Search visibility.

Google Search Console does not generally provide personally identifiable information about individual visitors.

Other Analytics Tools

From time to time, we may use additional analytics platforms or website optimization tools to understand visitor behavior, improve Website performance, identify technical issues, and optimize content.

These providers may collect technical information through cookies, pixels, scripts, or similar technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Affiliate Marketing

Haul Verdict participates in various affiliate marketing programs.

These may include, but are not limited to:

• ClickBank
• Digistore24
• BuyGoods
• MaxWeb
• MediaScalers
• GuruMedia

Affiliate links allow us to earn commissions when visitors purchase products or services through qualifying links. These commissions help support the operation of the Website and do not increase the price you pay.

Affiliate partners may use cookies, tracking pixels, unique identifiers, or similar technologies to determine whether a purchase originated from our Website.

The collection and processing of information by affiliate networks is governed by the privacy policies of those respective companies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before purchasing products or services through affiliate links.

Our participation in affiliate programs does not influence our editorial opinions, product evaluations, or recommendations.

Advertising

Although Haul Verdict may not currently display third-party advertising, we reserve the right to implement advertising services in the future.

These services may include:

• Google AdSense;
• Google Ad Manager;
• Other advertising networks; and
• Advertising technology partners.

Advertising providers may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Display relevant advertisements;
• Limit repetitive advertisements;
• Measure advertising performance;
• Detect fraudulent activity; and
• Improve advertising services.

Where required by law, personalized advertising will only be enabled after obtaining your consent.

If Google AdSense is implemented, Google may use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to this and other websites.

More information about Google’s advertising practices can be found at:

https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

Embedded Content

Articles published on Haul Verdict may include embedded content from third-party services.

Examples include:

• YouTube videos;
• Social media posts;
• Images;
• Interactive widgets;
• Product listings;
• Maps; and
• Other embedded media.

Embedded content behaves as though you visited the third-party website directly.

These third parties may collect information about your interaction with embedded content, including through cookies or similar technologies.

We do not control the privacy practices of these third-party providers and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

Contact Forms

When you contact us using the Website’s contact form, we collect the information you voluntarily submit, including your name, email address, and the contents of your message.

We use this information solely to:

• Respond to your inquiry;
• Provide customer support;
• Investigate reported issues;
• Improve our services; and
• Maintain records of communications where appropriate.

We request that you do not submit sensitive personal information through our contact form unless specifically requested.

User Comments

Visitors may have the ability to leave comments on articles or other content published on Haul Verdict.

When comments are submitted, we may collect:

• Name;
• Email address;
• Website (if provided);
• IP address;
• Browser information; and
• Comment content.

This information helps us detect spam, prevent abuse, moderate discussions, and maintain the integrity of our Website.

Comments may be publicly visible once approved. Please avoid including confidential or sensitive personal information in any public comment, as it may be accessible to other visitors.

Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We value your privacy and do not sell your personal information for monetary compensation. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that assist us in operating and maintaining the Website. These providers may include companies that offer:

• Website hosting
• Security monitoring
• Analytics
• Spam prevention
• Cloud storage
• Website maintenance
• Cookie consent management
• Content delivery services
• Performance monitoring
• Technical support

These providers are permitted to process personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to protect such information appropriately.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if we believe such disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with applicable laws or legal processes;
• Respond to lawful requests from public authorities;
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of Haul Verdict, our users, or others;
• Detect, investigate, or prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents; or
• Enforce our Terms of Use or other agreements.

Business Transfers

If Haul Verdict is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, financing, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable legal requirements.

International Data Transfers

Haul Verdict is operated from the United States.

If you access the Website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country of residence.

Where required by applicable law, we will implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, such as contractual protections or other lawful transfer mechanisms.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy;
• Provide our services;
• Resolve disputes;
• Maintain security;
• Comply with legal obligations; and
• Enforce our agreements.

Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the information, applicable legal requirements, and legitimate business needs.

Anonymous or aggregated information may be retained indefinitely.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

These measures may include:

• Secure website hosting;
• HTTPS/SSL encryption;
• Security monitoring;
• Access controls;
• Software updates;
• Firewall protections;
• Malware scanning; and
• Other industry-standard security practices.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

These rights may include the ability to:

• Access personal information we hold about you;
• Correct inaccurate information;
• Request deletion of your personal information;
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities;
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• Request data portability;
• Request information regarding how your personal information is used; and
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority or other applicable regulatory body.

Rights for California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:

• Know what categories of personal information we collect;
• Know the purposes for collecting personal information;
• Request access to your personal information;
• Request deletion of eligible personal information;
• Correct inaccurate personal information;
• Limit certain uses of sensitive personal information where applicable;
• Exercise your rights without unlawful discrimination.

To submit a privacy request, please contact us using the information provided below.

Rights for Residents of Other U.S. States

Residents of certain U.S. states, including but not limited to Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Montana, Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Tennessee, Minnesota, Maryland, Indiana, Kentucky, and Rhode Island, may have privacy rights under applicable state laws.

Where required by applicable law, we will honor qualifying requests concerning access, correction, deletion, portability, and other rights available in your jurisdiction.

Rights Under GDPR and UK GDPR

If the GDPR or UK GDPR applies to you, you may have rights including:

• Right of access;
• Right to rectification;
• Right to erasure;
• Right to restrict processing;
• Right to data portability;
• Right to object;
• Right not to be subject solely to automated decision-making where applicable; and
• Right to withdraw consent.

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

Cookies and Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings.

You may choose to:

• Delete cookies;
• Block cookies;
• Limit third-party cookies;
• Receive notifications before cookies are stored; or
• Manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner.

Disabling cookies may affect certain Website functionality.

Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals.

At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals. Accordingly, Haul Verdict does not currently respond to browser-based Do Not Track requests.

If an industry standard is established in the future, we may revise our practices accordingly.

Children’s Privacy

Haul Verdict is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information through our Website, please contact us promptly. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.

Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, legal requirements, technologies, or services.

When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy and, where required by law, provide additional notice.

Your continued use of the Website following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, you may contact us at:

Haul Verdict

Website: https://haulverdict.com

Email: contact@haulverdict.com

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy-related requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.