Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 26, 2026. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect the following types of information:
- IP Address: Used for security purposes and, if analytics is accepted, aggregate analytics.
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution.
- Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to improve your experience.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referral sources.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
- Content Improvement: To understand which guides and tools are most useful.
- Analytics: To understand popular pages, referral sources, and site performance if you accept optional analytics.
- Site Performance: To monitor and optimize website speed and reliability.
- Security: To detect and prevent abuse or unauthorized access.
- Advertising or Affiliate Links: To support the site if advertising or affiliate links are added in the future.
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
Plausible Analytics
Counts aggregate visits and referral sources so we can improve the guides. It is loaded only after optional analytics consent.
Cloudflare Web Analytics
Provides aggregate performance and usage metrics for site reliability. It is loaded only after optional analytics consent.
Advertising
We do not currently run Google AdSense on this site. If ads are added later, this policy will be updated.
Affiliate Links
We may add affiliate links in the future. If a link is an affiliate link, it will be disclosed where it appears.
4. Cookies
We use an essential cookie to remember your consent choice. Optional analytics scripts load only if you choose to accept non-essential cookies.
Cookie Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site. Essential cookies (required for site functionality) cannot be disabled.
5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data.
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate information.
- Opt-out: Opt out of personalized advertising and data selling.
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you additional rights:
- The right to know what personal information is collected about you.
- The right to know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed.
- The right to say no to the sale of personal information.
- The right to equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights.
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. If advertising services are added in the future, this policy will be updated to explain the service and any available opt-out choices.
To limit non-essential tracking, you can:
- Use the cookie consent banner to decline non-essential cookies
- Use browser privacy settings or content blockers to restrict third-party requests
7. Data Retention
We retain analytics data for up to 26 months. After this period, data is automatically deleted or anonymized. We do not store any personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary for site operation.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: