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Privacy Policy

Introduction and Scope

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which How to Make Some collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users of the website https://howtomakesome.org. This policy applies solely to information gathered through automated means via Google Analytics and does not extend to data voluntarily submitted through forms, comments, or user accounts, as these features are disabled on this site.

Data Collection Practices

How to Make Some does not collect personal identifiers such as names, email addresses, or payment information. However, the site utilizes Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, which employs cookies and similar technologies to analyze user behavior. Google Analytics collects:

  • Device information (e.g., browser type, operating system)
  • Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on pages)
  • Approximate geolocation (derived from IP addresses, which are anonymized before processing).

Cookies are small text files stored on users’ devices to track interactions. Users may disable cookies via their browser settings, though this may impair site functionality.

Legal Basis and Compliance

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Under GDPR, the legal basis for processing analytics data is legitimate interest, as it enables site optimization without identifying individuals. Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months before automatic deletion3.

Third-Party Data Sharing

Analytics data is shared with Google LLC under strict contractual agreements. Google uses this data to generate aggregated reports on site traffic and user behavior. How to Make Some does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer analytics data to additional third parties.

User Rights and Controls

Users retain the right to:

  1. Access: Request a summary of analytics data associated with their device.
  2. Deletion: Ask for the removal of their anonymized data from Google’s servers.
  3. Opt-out: Disable cookies or use browser extensions like Google Analytics Opt-out to prevent tracking.

Policy Updates

This policy may be revised periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this document will reflect changes. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of amendments.