At YardAdviser (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit yardadviser.com.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name and email address if you contact us via our contact form.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, IP address, and referring URLs — collected automatically via Google Analytics.
- Cookies: Small files placed on your device to improve your browsing experience and serve relevant ads.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Improve and maintain our website
- Analyze traffic and user behavior via Google Analytics
- Serve personalized advertisements via Google AdSense
- Respond to your inquiries and messages
3. Cookies
YardAdviser uses cookies to enhance your experience. These include:
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to help us understand how visitors use our site.
- Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites on the Internet.
- Functional Cookies: Used to remember your preferences and settings.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some features of our website.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently:
- Google Analytics: Tracks website traffic and usage. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Google AdSense: Serves contextual advertisements. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Amazon Associates: We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click Amazon links and make purchases, Amazon may collect data per their Privacy Notice.
5. Affiliate Links
YardAdviser participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click affiliate links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
8. Children’s Privacy
YardAdviser is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our contact page.
Effective Date: April 8, 2026