Your privacy
Privacy Policy
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We believe in being straightforward about how we handle your information. The short version: we collect very little, we don't sell any of it, and we use what we do collect to make the site better and keep it free.
What we collect
We keep data collection to a minimum. We don't require you to create an account, and we don't ask for personal information unless you give it to us voluntarily.
Here's what we may collect:
- Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter.
- Usage data such as pages visited, time on site, referring URL, browser type, device type, and general geographic region. This is collected through analytics tools and is not tied to your identity.
- Cookies and similar technologies as described in the cookies section below.
We do not collect your name, phone number, payment details, or any other sensitive personal information.
How we use it
Any information we collect is used for a small number of purposes:
- To send you our newsletter (only if you subscribed).
- To understand how people use the site so we can improve our content and fix problems.
- To measure which guides are helpful and which need work.
- To serve relevant ads that keep the site free.
We do not sell your data to anyone. We do not build advertising profiles. We do not share your email address with third parties.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use them for a few things:
- Essential cookies that keep the site functioning properly.
- Analytics cookies that help us understand traffic patterns and popular content.
- Advertising cookies placed by our ad partners to serve relevant ads and measure their performance.
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. If you do, some parts of the site may not work as expected.
Analytics
We use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with the site. This includes information like which pages are visited most, how long people spend reading, and where traffic comes from.
This data is aggregated and anonymised. We use it to make better guides, not to track individuals.
Third-party services
We work with a small number of third-party services to keep the site running:
- Hosting and content delivery for serving pages and images.
- Analytics providers for understanding site usage.
- Ad networks for displaying advertisements.
- Email service provider for delivering our newsletter.
Each of these services has its own privacy policy. We choose partners carefully, but we can't control how they handle data on their end. We encourage you to review their policies if you're concerned.
Advertising and affiliate links
This site is supported by advertising and, in some cases, affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Ad networks may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing activity across websites. We don't control the data these networks collect, but we try to work with partners who respect user privacy.
You can opt out of personalised advertising through your browser settings or through industry tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page.
Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we store your email address with our email service provider. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email.
We may track whether emails are opened and which links are clicked. This helps us understand what content our readers find useful. We won't email you about anything other than our content.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These can include the right to access, correct, delete, or export your data, and the right to object to certain types of processing.
If you'd like to exercise any of these rights, or if you want us to delete your email from our newsletter list, just send us a message. We'll respond as quickly as we can.
Children's privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 16. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us and we'll remove it promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we'll revise the "last updated" date at the top. If we make a significant change, we'll make a reasonable effort to notify you.
Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
Questions?
If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, get in touch. We're a small team and we take this seriously.
Email: support@how-to-do.net