Legal Protocols
Version 4.0.0 | Effective Jan 2026
Privacy Protocol
Your data is treated with laboratory-grade security. We collect minimal information necessary to provide AI-driven diagnostics and community interaction.
- No personal data is sold to third-party equipment manufacturers.
- Cookies are used strictly for session state and tool performance.
- Location data for the 'Local Hub' is processed client-side only.
Affiliate Disclosure
Freshwater-TropicalFish.com is a participant in various affiliate marketing programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to retailers. Our reviews are strictly independent and based on AI-laboratory testing benchmarks.
We never accept payment for "Best of" rankings.
Laboratory Ethics
By using our Pro Tools, you acknowledge that while our AI Lab provides highly accurate data, every ecosystem is unique. We provide insights, not guarantees.
The Collective Intelligence is intended for educational purposes for aquarium hobbyists.