Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17.01.2026

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by compareprotein.eu.
The site is run by an individual based in Ireland, who acts as the data controller for the purposes of data protection law.

Contact email: li.jurisch@gmail.com

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at the email address above.

2. What This Website Does

compareprotein.eu is a comparison website reviewing and comparing protein powders.
We do not sell products directly. Instead, the website contains affiliate links to third-party retailers.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We aim to collect as little personal data as possible.

a) Data You Provide Directly
We do not collect personal data directly.
There are:

• No user accounts
• No login or registration functionality
• No comments
• No contact forms at this time

If this changes in the future (for example, if a newsletter is introduced), this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

b) Data Collected Automatically
When you visit the website, certain data may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address (anonymised where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring website

This data is used for analytics, website performance, and statistical purposes.

4. Google Analytics

compareprotein.eu uses Google Analytics, including Google Analytics 4, to analyse how visitors use the website.

Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Device and browser information
• Approximate geographic location
• Interaction data

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

IP addresses are anonymised where possible before being processed.

Google may process this data outside the European Union or the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are used in accordance with GDPR and UK GDPR requirements.

5. Affiliate Links & Monetisation

compareprotein.eu uses affiliate links from the following platforms:

• Amazon Associates
• AWIN (including brands such as MyProtein, Bulk, and others)

When you click on an affiliate link:

• A tracking cookie may be placed on your device by the affiliate network
• This allows the retailer to recognise that we referred you
• A commission may be earned at no additional cost to you

We do not receive any personally identifiable information from affiliate partners.

6. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help websites function properly and improve user experience.

The website uses:

• Essential cookies required for basic website functionality
• Analytics cookies used by Google Analytics
• Affiliate tracking cookies set by third-party affiliate platforms

Non-essential cookies, including analytics and affiliate cookies, are only used after you provide consent via a cookie banner.

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings or the cookie banner.

7. Third-Party Services

The website uses or may use the following third-party service providers:

• Hosting provider: Hostinger
• Analytics provider: Google Analytics
• Affiliate platforms: Amazon Associates, AWIN

These third parties process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

8. Legal Basis for Processing Data

Under GDPR and UK GDPR, data is processed based on:

• Consent, for analytics cookies and affiliate tracking cookies
• Legitimate interests, to operate, maintain, and improve the website
• Legal obligations, where required by law

9. Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months.
Cookie data is retained according to the lifespan defined by the relevant cookie provider.

Personal data is not retained longer than necessary.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

If you are located in the EU or UK, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact li.jurisch@gmail.com.

11. Complaints

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you may lodge a complaint with:

Ireland:
Data Protection Commission (DPC) – dpc.ie

United Kingdom:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – ico.org.uk

12. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.