Introduction
Autonomous Retail Technology LLC ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") operates WhereToBuyAMattress.com (the "Site"). This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we disclose it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to this Policy.
Who We Are
Legal entity: Autonomous Retail Technology LLC. Website: WhereToBuyAMattress.com. Contact: care@autonomousretailtechnology.com. Mailing address: [17350 State Hwy 249 Ste 220-10109 Houston, TX 77064].
Scope
This Policy applies to the Site, emails we send, forms you submit, and any services where this Policy is linked. It does not cover third party websites that we do not control.
Information We Collect
Information you provide
- Contact details such as name, email address, phone number.
- Inquiry and referral details such as city, state, ZIP code, preferred retailers, budget, comfort preferences, product interests, and timing.
- Newsletter and marketing preferences.
- Content of messages you send to us.
Information collected automatically
- Device and usage data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, links clicked, referring and exit pages, session timestamps.
- Approximate location derived from IP address.
- Cookie identifiers, advertising identifiers, session IDs, UTM parameters, and referral data.
Information from third parties
- Analytics providers and ad partners that report aggregated engagement and conversion data.
- Affiliate networks or sponsored partners that report click or purchase events tied to our links.
- Participating providers that confirm a successful referral for commission or program settlement.
How We Use Information
Provide and improve the Site
- Operate, maintain, and improve listings, search, and navigation.
- Debug, monitor performance, and prevent fraud or abuse.
Communicate with you and connect you with participating providers
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
- Connect you with one or more participating mattress retailers, mattress brands, online retailers, or other providers that may be able to assist with your request.
- Send newsletters, updates, and promotional offers if you opt in.
- Send service or policy notifications.
Personalize and measure
- Remember preferences, personalize content, and recommend stores.
- Measure traffic, conversions, and campaign performance.
Advertising and affiliate programs
- Run sponsored placements and affiliate links.
- Attribute referrals and calculate commissions with affiliate networks or retailers.
- Retarget interested users where permitted.
Legal and security
- Comply with law, enforce Terms, and protect our rights and users.
Affiliate and Sponsored Listings
Some links and listings are sponsored or affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you click or make a purchase. Sponsored content is labeled, and we use tracking parameters and identifiers to attribute referrals.
SMS and Email Communications
Email
- If you subscribe, we send newsletters and promotions.
- You can unsubscribe using the link in any email.
SMS
- If you provide a mobile number and consent, we may send texts about offers or updates.
- Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
- Text STOP to opt out. Text HELP for help.
- We may use a third party provider to send and manage SMS.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, tags, and local storage to run the Site and to measure and improve performance. Some cookies are set by us, others by third parties. You can manage your preferences through our Cookie Settings tool and your browser settings. Disabling some cookies can affect Site functionality.
Cookie Categories
| Category | Purpose | Examples of Use | Can You Opt Out? |
|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Core functionality and security. | Session management, load balancing, fraud prevention. | No, required for the Site. |
| Performance/Analytics | Measure usage and improve performance. | Page views, events, A/B tests, error diagnostics. | Yes, via Cookie Settings or browser. |
| Functional | Remember preferences and enhance features. | Language, location, saved forms. | Yes, via Cookie Settings or browser. |
| Advertising/Retargeting | Deliver and measure ads and sponsored content. | Frequency capping, conversion tracking, interest-based ads. | Yes, via Cookie Settings, browser, and industry tools. |
| Social Media | Enable sharing and social plugins. | Share buttons, embedded content. | Yes, via Cookie Settings or provider settings. |
Managing Cookies
Cookie Settings tool
- Use the Cookie Settings link in our footer to review categories and make choices at any time.
Browser settings
- Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Instructions are available from your browser provider.
Advertising choices
- Opt out of interest-based ads at optout.aboutads.info and youradchoices.com, and device settings for mobile advertising IDs.
Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control
- We respond to Global Privacy Control signals where required by law. We do not currently respond to legacy Do Not Track signals.
Analytics and Advertising Partners
We may work with analytics and ad partners to understand Site usage and deliver ads. Partners may set cookies or read existing cookies. We require them to process information in accordance with applicable law and this Policy.
Examples include analytics, tag management, affiliate platforms, and ad networks. Update your CMP to list specific partners.
How We Disclose Information
Service providers
- Vendors that host the Site, process forms, send emails or SMS, provide analytics, advertising, or security.
Affiliate and sponsored partners
- Networks and retailers to attribute referrals and settle commissions.
Participating providers
- When you request help finding a mattress, retailer, product, price, availability, or related service, we may provide the information you submit to one or more participating mattress retailers, mattress brands, online retailers, or other providers that may be able to assist with your request. Those providers may contact you directly. We may receive compensation from participating providers in connection with referrals, introductions, or other services we provide to them.
Legal and safety
- To comply with law or protect rights, safety, and integrity.
Business transfers
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
Connecting You With Participating Providers
When you request help finding a mattress, retailer, product, price, availability, or related service, we may provide the information you submit to one or more participating mattress retailers, mattress brands, online retailers, or other providers that may be able to assist with your request.
These participating providers may contact you directly to provide information, recommendations, pricing, availability, promotions, or other assistance related to your mattress search.
We may receive compensation from participating providers in connection with referrals, introductions, or other services we provide to them.
Depending on applicable law and the nature of a particular disclosure, certain transfers of personal information may be considered a 'sale' of personal information. Where required by applicable law, we provide consumers with applicable rights regarding the sale or sharing of their personal information, including the right to opt out.
Sale or Sharing of Personal Information
Certain privacy laws define the 'sale' of personal information broadly and may include some disclosures of personal information made in exchange for monetary or other valuable consideration. Some privacy laws also separately define 'sharing' of personal information, including certain disclosures for cross-context behavioral advertising.
When you specifically request that we connect you with participating providers, we may disclose information you submit for the purpose of fulfilling that request. Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, some disclosures may or may not constitute a 'sale' of personal information.
Where a disclosure constitutes a sale or sharing under applicable law, eligible consumers may exercise the right to opt out as described below.
Your Privacy Rights
Access and portability
- Request a copy of your personal information.
Correction and deletion
- Ask us to correct inaccurate data or delete data, subject to legal obligations.
Opt out of marketing
- Unsubscribe from emails or reply STOP to SMS. Manage ad cookies in Cookie Settings.
Opt Out of Sale or Sharing
- You may request that we stop selling or sharing your personal information where applicable law provides you with that right.
- Use Cookie Settings and the Do Not Sell or Share link to exercise applicable rights, including opting out of sharing for targeted advertising.
How to Verify Your Request
For your security we may ask you to verify your identity using your email address or phone number, and we may request additional information that we already maintain. Authorized agents must provide proof of authority and we may require the consumer to verify the request.
State-Specific Disclosures
California (CCPA/CPRA)
- Right to know, correct, and delete personal information.
- Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: California residents have the right to direct us not to sell or share their personal information where our activities constitute a sale or sharing under the California Consumer Privacy Act. You may exercise this right using the privacy-request methods described below.
- We do not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
- If we offer financial incentives, we will describe the material terms at the time of enrollment.
Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah
- Similar rights may apply including access, correction, deletion, opt out of targeted advertising, and opt out of the sale of personal information. You may also have the right to appeal a decision.
Nevada
- You may opt out of certain sales of covered information by contacting privacy@autonomousretailtechnology.com.
Notice at Collection for California Residents
| Category | Examples | Sources | Business Purposes | Disclosed To | Sold | Shared for Targeted Ads |
|---|
| Identifiers | Name, email, phone, cookie IDs, IP | You, your device, partners | Provide services, communicate, connect you with participating providers, security, analytics, ads | Service providers, analytics, ad partners, affiliate networks, participating mattress retailers, mattress brands, online retailers, and other providers | Yes, in certain circumstances. Information submitted through forms, tools, or requests for assistance may be provided to participating mattress retailers, brands, online retailers, or other providers that may be able to assist the consumer. We may receive compensation in connection with these referrals. | Yes, if you accept ad cookies |
| Consumer Inquiries and Referral Information | Name, email address, telephone number, ZIP code or location information, mattress preferences, product interests, budget or price preferences, purchase timing, retailer preferences, and other information voluntarily submitted in connection with a request for assistance. | You, via help or contact forms | To respond to your request; provide mattress-shopping assistance; identify potentially relevant products, retailers, brands, or providers; connect you with participating providers; facilitate communications related to your request; improve our services; and administer our referral and provider programs. | Participating mattress retailers, mattress brands, online retailers, service providers, and other providers that may be able to assist with the consumer's request. | May be disclosed to participating providers. Certain disclosures may be considered a sale under applicable law. | No |
| Commercial Information | Referral events, clicks on affiliate links | Your use of the Site, partners | Attribution, commissions, analytics | Affiliate networks, retailers, analytics | No | Yes, if you accept ad cookies |
| Internet or Network Activity | Pages viewed, device data, events | Your device | Security, analytics, performance, ads | Service providers, analytics, ad partners | No | Yes, if you accept ad cookies |
| Geolocation (approximate) | City, region from IP | Your device | Localization, analytics, security | Service providers, analytics | No | No |
| Inferences | Interest segments derived from activity | Created by us or partners | Personalization and ads | Ad partners and analytics | No | Yes, if you accept ad cookies |
Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described or as required by law. Typical periods include contact records for active marketing until you unsubscribe, cookie and analytics data according to cookie lifetimes, and server logs for up to 13 months unless needed longer for security or compliance.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have done so, we will delete it.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information, including encryption in transit, access controls, and monitoring. No method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure.
International Users
Our servers may be located in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other locations where our service providers operate.
Third Party Links and Content
Our Site contains links to third party websites such as retailer sites, Google Maps, and social platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Review their policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version with a new Last Updated date. Material changes will be communicated through the Site or by email when appropriate.
Contact Us
Questions or requests: care@autonomousretailtechnology.com. Mailing: [17350 State Hwy 249 Ste 220-10109 Houston, TX 77064].