Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains clearly and plainly what information BeardCraftGuide.com collects (very little), how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.
1. Information We Collect
BeardCraftGuide.com does not collect any personally identifiable information from visitors. We do not operate a newsletter, user accounts, comment system, or any form that requires you to submit personal data. You can read every article on this site without providing your name, email address, or any other personal information.
The only data we collect is anonymous, aggregated analytics data through Google Analytics (described below). We never collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your mailing address or phone number
- Payment information of any kind
- Any sensitive personal data
2. Cookies and Google Analytics
This site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies — small text files stored in your browser — to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. This includes:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at the site (search engine, direct, referral)
- General geographic region (country/city level, not precise location)
- Browser type, operating system, and device category
- Session duration and bounce rate
This data is aggregated and anonymous — we cannot use it to identify you individually. It helps us understand which articles are most useful so we can improve the site.
Google's privacy policy governs how Google Analytics data is processed and stored. You can review it at policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3. Amazon Affiliate Links
BeardCraftGuide.com participates in the Amazon Associates Program. When you click a product link on this site and visit Amazon, Amazon may set its own cookies to track your session for commission attribution purposes. If you make a purchase within the Amazon session cookie window, we receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Amazon's handling of your data — including purchase history, browsing behavior on Amazon.com, and payment information — is governed entirely by Amazon's Privacy Notice. We do not receive, store, or have access to any personal information related to your Amazon transactions. We only receive aggregate commission reports from the Amazon Associates dashboard, which contain no individual user data.
4. No Email Collection
We do not operate a mailing list, newsletter, or any email subscription service. There are no sign-up forms on this site. We will never send you unsolicited email because we have no mechanism to collect your email address in the first place. The only email address associated with this site is our contact address: [email protected], which you can use to reach us voluntarily.
5. Third-Party Links
Our articles contain links to third-party websites, primarily Amazon product pages and occasionally other grooming resources. Once you leave BeardCraftGuide.com, this privacy policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.
6. Children's Privacy
BeardCraftGuide.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children. If you believe a child has provided information to this site, please contact us at [email protected] and we will address the situation promptly.
7. GDPR (European Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Because we do not collect personally identifiable information, most GDPR obligations do not apply to our direct data practices. However, Google Analytics data processing is subject to GDPR, and Google acts as a data processor on our behalf. Our Google Analytics configuration uses IP anonymization, meaning your IP address is truncated before storage. You have the right to opt out of analytics tracking using the Google opt-out tool linked in Section 2 above.
8. CCPA (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Because BeardCraftGuide.com does not collect, sell, or share personal information for commercial purposes, the primary CCPA rights (to know, to delete, to opt-out of sale) have limited applicability here. We do not sell your personal information because we do not possess your personal information. If you have questions about your California privacy rights, contact us at [email protected].
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Changes will never retroactively affect how previously collected data (limited as it is) was handled.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
BeardCraftGuide.com
Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days.