Last updated: May 19, 2026. This page explains what information Designer Dupe collects from visitors, how that information is used, what choices you have about your data, and how we comply with GDPR and CCPA requirements.
Designer Dupe collects limited information from visitors through three primary mechanisms: standard server logs, analytics cookies, and affiliate tracking links. We do not require account creation, do not collect personal information voluntarily provided by visitors except through standard contact forms, and do not sell or share visitor information with third parties beyond what is required for affiliate commission tracking.
Like most websites, our hosting infrastructure automatically logs technical information about visitor requests: IP address, browser user agent, referring page, requested URL, and timestamp. These logs are used to monitor site performance, identify technical errors, and protect against abuse. Server logs are retained for approximately 30 days and are not used to build individual visitor profiles.
We use analytics services to understand which pages on this site are most read, which articles convert to product clicks, and which traffic sources are most engaged. The analytics cookies we use store anonymized data — no personally identifying information, no email addresses, no names. You can opt out of analytics cookies through your browser settings or by using browser-level privacy controls.
When you click an affiliate link on Designer Dupe — buttons labeled "Check current price on Amazon" or similar — the destination retailer (Amazon, brand-direct sites) sets a tracking cookie that identifies the click as having originated from our site. If you complete a purchase within the retailer's tracking window, we receive a commission. The cookie data is shared between us and the retailer for commission purposes only; we do not see your individual purchase details, payment information, or shipping address.
The limited information we collect is used for three specific purposes. First, to ensure the site is technically functional — identifying broken pages, slow load times, browser compatibility issues. Second, to understand which content readers find useful so we can prioritize topics that serve our audience. Third, to track affiliate commissions that fund the editorial work this site produces.
We do not use visitor information for behavioral advertising. We do not retarget visitors with display ads. We do not build individual profiles for marketing purposes. We do not sell visitor information to data brokers or marketing companies.
Designer Dupe participates in the Amazon Associates Program and selected brand-direct affiliate partnerships. As required by these program agreements and FTC disclosure rules, we disclose our participation prominently at the top of every page (the "Designer Dupe participates in affiliate programs" banner) and link to this privacy policy and our About page for full details.
When you click an Amazon Associates link on our site, Amazon may set cookies that track your browsing for the purpose of attributing commissions. These cookies are governed by Amazon's privacy policy, not ours, and you should review Amazon's current privacy terms if commission tracking is a concern. The cookies typically expire after 24 hours unless you complete a purchase, in which case the attribution is recorded against your order.
Designer Dupe is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Our site uses several types of cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are required for basic site function and cannot be disabled without breaking the site. Analytics cookies help us understand site usage in aggregate. Affiliate tracking cookies are set by destination retailers when you click affiliate links and are governed by those retailers' privacy policies. We do not use advertising cookies or tracking pixels from advertising networks.
You can control cookie behavior through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete existing cookies. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality and your ability to be credited as a referrer if you make a purchase through an affiliate link.
If you visit Designer Dupe from the European Union or United Kingdom, the General Data Protection Regulation grants you specific rights regarding personal data we may process about you. These rights include the right to access your data, the right to correct inaccurate data, the right to erase your data, the right to restrict processing, the right to data portability, and the right to object to processing.
Because we collect minimal personal information and do not maintain individual visitor profiles, most of these rights have limited application to our data practices. If you have specific concerns about data we may hold related to you, please contact us through standard channels and we will respond within 30 days as required by GDPR.
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act grants you specific rights including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, the right to opt out of sale of personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.
Designer Dupe does not sell personal information to third parties. The only third-party data sharing that occurs is the affiliate cookie attribution described above, which is required for commission tracking and is not considered "sale" of personal information under standard CCPA interpretation. California residents who wish to opt out of this attribution can disable third-party cookies in their browser settings before clicking affiliate links.
Designer Dupe is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to our site through a contact form or other means, please contact us and we will delete the information promptly. Our content discusses fashion and beauty products that may be of interest to teenagers, but we operate the site as a general-audience publication subject to standard adult-audience privacy practices.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technical infrastructure. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be reflected in the disclosure banner at the top of every page so returning visitors are notified of significant updates.
If you have questions about this privacy policy, concerns about how your information is handled, or wish to exercise any of the rights described above, please reach out through our standard contact channels. We respond to legitimate privacy inquiries within 30 days for GDPR and CCPA requests, and typically faster for general questions.