Last updated: October 16, 2026
Who we are
Walking Pad Central (“we”, “us”, “our”) is an independent review site for walking pads and under-desk treadmills, at walkingpadcentral.com.
This policy explains what information we collect when you visit, how we use it and the choices you have.
By using the site, you agree to the practices described here.
If you don’t agree, please don’t use the site.
Information we collect
Information you give us. When you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter or leave a comment, we collect what you provide.
This usually means your name, email address and the content of your message or comment.
Information collected automatically. When you browse the site, our servers and third-party tools collect standard technical data:
- IP address and approximate location (city or country level)
- Browser type, device type and operating system
- Pages you visit, how long you stay, and the page that referred you
- Links you click, including links to retailers
We do not knowingly collect sensitive information such as health records, payment details or government ID numbers.
We never sell walking pads directly, so we never process your payments.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Run, maintain and improve the site and our reviews
- Understand which guides and products readers find useful
- Reply to your messages and questions
- Send our newsletter, if you’ve signed up (you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email)
- Moderate comments and protect the site from spam, fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Where data protection law requires a legal basis, we rely on your consent (newsletter, non-essential cookies), our legitimate interests (running and improving the site, security) and legal obligations.
Cookies, analytics and affiliate links
Cookies. Cookies are small files stored in your browser.
We use them to keep the site working, remember your preferences, measure traffic and track affiliate referrals.
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not work as well.
Analytics. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site.
Google collects data such as pages viewed and time on site and may process it on its own servers. You can opt out with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Learn more in Google’s privacy policy.
Affiliate links. Some links on Walking Pad Central are affiliate links, including links to Amazon.
If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
The retailer may place a cookie to record that you came from our site.
Once you leave our site, the retailer’s own privacy policy applies.
Advertising. If we show ads, our ad partners may use cookies to show ads based on your visits to this and other websites.
You can opt out of personalized ads through Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
Sharing, retention and security
We do not sell your personal information.
We share it only with:
- Service providers who help us run the site, such as our web host, analytics, email newsletter and spam-filtering providers
- Affiliate and advertising partners, as described above
- Authorities, when the law requires it or to protect our rights, safety or property
- A buyer or successor, if the site is ever sold or merged
How long we keep it?
We keep contact messages and newsletter details for as long as needed to respond or until you unsubscribe.
Published comments stay on the site until you ask us to remove them.
Analytics data is kept according to our analytics provider’s retention settings.
Security: We use reasonable measures, including HTTPS encryption, to protect your information. No website is completely secure, so we can’t guarantee absolute security.
International visitors: Our service providers may process data in countries outside your own, including the United States.
Your rights and choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct or delete it
- Object to or restrict how we use it
- Withdraw consent, such as unsubscribing from emails or rejecting non-essential cookies
- Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
Visitors in the EU, UK and similar regions have these rights under the GDPR.
California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know what we collect and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information.
To make a request, email us at the address below.
We’ll respond within the time the law requires and won’t treat you differently for exercising your rights.
Children’s privacy
Walking Pad Central is meant for adults.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU).
If you believe a child has shared information with us, contact us and we’ll delete it.
Third-party websites
Our reviews link to retailers, brands and other websites.
We aren’t responsible for their privacy practices, so please read their policies before sharing information with them.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time.
When we do, we’ll change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Please check back occasionally.
Contact us
If you have questions about this policy or your information, contact Bradley Silva and Jennifer Imler at:
Walking Pad Central
Email: connect@walkingpadcentral.com
Website: walkingpadcentral.com