Last updated: 1 May 2026
Complete Water Guide (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information when you visit completewaterguide.com (the “Site”) or use any of our tools and resources.
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.
1. Who We Are
Complete Water Guide is an independent editorial publication providing guides, calculators, and reviews on drinking water, hydration, water filtration, and bottled water brands.
- Site: completewaterguide.com
- Contact: support@completewaterguide.com
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Contact form submissions ÔÇö name, email, message content.
- Newsletter signups (if/when offered) ÔÇö email address.
- Guest post submissions ÔÇö name, email, biography, social profiles, draft content.
- Calculator inputs ÔÇö values you enter (weight, ZIP code, water consumption) are processed in your browser and not stored unless explicitly stated.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Log data ÔÇö IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring URL, timestamps.
- Cookies and similar technologies ÔÇö see Section 5.
- Analytics data ÔÇö aggregated traffic statistics via Google Analytics (anonymized IP enabled).
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- Advertising partners ÔÇö Google AdSense may set cookies for ad personalization. You can opt out at Google Ad Settings.
- Affiliate networks ÔÇö when you click an affiliate link, the partner may set cookies to credit a referral.
3. How We Use Information
- To operate and improve the Site and its tools.
- To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
- To send transactional emails (e.g., guest post acceptance).
- To analyze traffic patterns and optimize content.
- To serve relevant ads and measure ad performance.
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and abuse.
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR / EEA Users)
If you are in the European Economic Area, our legal bases are:
- Consent ÔÇö for non-essential cookies, marketing emails.
- Legitimate interests ÔÇö analytics, security, content improvement.
- Contractual necessity ÔÇö when you submit a guest post or inquiry.
- Legal obligation ÔÇö record-keeping, tax compliance.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential ÔÇö required for the Site to function (session, security).
- Analytics ÔÇö Google Analytics (with IP anonymization).
- Advertising ÔÇö Google AdSense, affiliate networks.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or alert on cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
6. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal data. We share information only in these limited cases:
- Service providers ÔÇö hosting (Hostinger), email (Google Workspace), analytics (Google), advertising (Google AdSense).
- Legal compliance ÔÇö when required by law, subpoena, or court order.
- Business transfer ÔÇö in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
- With your consent ÔÇö when you explicitly authorize sharing.
7. Data Retention
- Contact form submissions ÔÇö retained for up to 24 months.
- Newsletter subscribers ÔÇö retained until you unsubscribe.
- Server logs ÔÇö typically 30ÔÇô90 days.
- Analytics data ÔÇö per Google Analytics retention settings (default 14 months).
8. Your Privacy Rights
8.1 EEA / UK (GDPR)
You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, port, and object to processing of your personal data. You may also withdraw consent at any time and lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
8.2 California (CCPA / CPRA)
California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (we do not sell), and not be discriminated against for exercising these rights.
8.3 India (DPDP Act, 2023)
Indian residents have the right to access, correct, erase, and grieve. Our Data Grievance Officer can be reached at support@completewaterguide.com.
To exercise any right, email support@completewaterguide.com with your request and identity verification. We respond within 30 days.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have done so, we will delete it.
10. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including HTTPS, access controls, and regular updates. However, no online transmission is 100% secure. You use the Site at your own risk.
11. International Transfers
Our servers may be located outside your country. By using the Site, you consent to your information being transferred and processed in the country where our servers and service providers operate.
12. Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing information.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent change. Material changes will be announced on the Site.
14. Contact
Questions, concerns, or requests? Email us: