Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to StackRadar ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate the website stackradar.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URLs and exit pages
• Pages visited and time spent on those pages
• Date and time of visits
• Click-through data

This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies described below.

2.2 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when using the Site, such as:

• Email address (if you contact us or subscribe to newsletters)
• Any information submitted through contact forms
• Comments or feedback you provide

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services, including analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) and advertising networks.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve our Site
• Understand how visitors use our Site (via analytics)
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Send newsletters or communications you have opted into
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data that are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our Site. These cookies collect information such as pages visited, time on site, and traffic sources. Data is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and similar services to display relevant advertisements. These cookies may track your browsing activity across different websites.
• Affiliate Cookies: When you click on affiliate links on our Site, third-party merchants (e.g., through affiliate networks) may set cookies to track referrals and attribute any resulting purchases to StackRadar.

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our Site may not function properly. Most web browsers allow some control of cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Analytics (GA4)

We use Google Analytics 4 to collect and analyze website traffic data. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our Site. This data is aggregated and used to help us improve our Site and services. Google may also use this data for its own purposes. For more information on how Google uses your data, visit Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5.2 Google AdSense

We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

5.3 Affiliate Programs

Our Site contains affiliate links to third-party products and services. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate relationships are managed through third-party affiliate networks (similar to the Amazon Associates Program). These third parties may set their own cookies to track referrals and attribute purchases. We do not control these third-party cookies and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our Site (e.g., analytics, hosting, email services).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of StackRadar, our users, or others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights (CCPA & GDPR)

8.1 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know: Request information about the personal data we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
• Delete: Request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you.
• Opt Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information. However, you have the right to opt out of any "sale" of personal information as defined under CCPA.
• Non-Discrimination: Exercise your CCPA rights without receiving discriminatory treatment.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

8.2 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have certain data protection rights under GDPR, including:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal data.
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal data.

We process data based on legitimate interests (analytics, site improvement), consent (where applicable), and legal obligations.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@stackradar.com

Website: stackradar.com