WoodStoveCode ("we," "our," or "this site") is committed to transparency about how information is collected and used when you visit woodstovecode.pages.dev. This policy explains our practices in plain language.

1. Information We Collect

Analytics data. We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the site — which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, what devices they use, and how they arrived. Google Analytics collects this data using cookies and anonymous identifiers. No personally identifiable information is collected by our analytics setup.

Contact form submissions. When you use our contact form, your name, email address, subject, and message are transmitted to Formspree (our form processing provider) and forwarded to our private inbox. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list. Formspree's privacy policy is available at formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy.

Server logs. Our hosting provider (Cloudflare Pages) automatically records basic server logs including IP addresses, browser type, pages requested, and timestamps. This data is used for security monitoring and performance optimization and is not used to identify individual visitors.

No accounts or registration. This site has no user accounts and requires no registration.

2. Cookies

This site uses cookies in the following ways:

• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4): collect anonymous usage data to help us improve the site. They do not contain personally identifiable information.
• Advertising cookies (Google AdSense): WoodStoveCode displays ads through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other sites. You may opt out of personalized advertising at adssettings.google.com.
• Affiliate cookies (Amazon Associates): When you click an Amazon link on this site, Amazon may set cookies to track purchases for commission purposes. See Amazon's privacy policy at amazon.com/privacy.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Some site features (such as form submissions) may not function correctly with cookies disabled.

3. Advertising

This site participates in Google AdSense, operated by Google LLC. Google uses the DoubleClick cookie and similar technologies to serve personalized ads. We do not control the content of ads served. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings or via the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out.

4. Affiliate Disclosure

WoodStoveCode participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program that allows sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com. When you click an Amazon link on this site and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links are clearly identified. This program does not influence our editorial content or product recommendations.

5. How We Use Information

• To understand which guides are most useful and improve content quality
• To monitor site performance and diagnose technical issues
• To respond to contact form inquiries
• To display relevant advertising through Google AdSense
• To earn affiliate commissions when visitors click qualifying Amazon links

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. Your Privacy Rights

California residents (CCPA): California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion of personal information, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us via the contact form.

All users: You may request deletion of any contact form submission data by contacting us with the date and subject of your original message. We will confirm deletion within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months for correspondence purposes, then deleted. Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics' standard data retention settings (default 14 months). Server log data is retained by Cloudflare per their standard policies.

8. Children's Privacy

This site is intended for adult homeowners and professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information through our contact form, please notify us and we will promptly delete it.

9. Third-Party Services

This site uses these third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics 4 — analytics.google.com/analytics/
• Google AdSense — policies.google.com/privacy
• Microsoft Clarity — clarity.microsoft.com/privacy
• Formspree — formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy
• Cloudflare Pages — cloudflare.com/privacypolicy
• Amazon Associates — amazon.com/privacy

10. External Links

This site links to external resources including government websites and the EPA. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our practices change. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests: contact form.