Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

At SlatePad.org, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website or interact with our content.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited information to help us understand how visitors use SlatePad.org and to improve the site’s performance and content.

Automatically collected data

When you visit the site, our analytics tools (including Google Analytics) automatically collect non-identifying information such as:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (desktop, tablet, or mobile)
  • Referring site or source
  • Pages visited and time spent on them
  • Approximate geographic location (city-level) based on IP address

This data is aggregated and anonymized, it cannot be used to personally identify you.

Voluntarily provided data

If you contact us, leave a comment, or subscribe for updates, we receive the information you choose to share (such as your name and email address).

This information is used only for the purpose you provided it, such as replying to messages or sending new post notifications.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Analyze site traffic and visitor trends
  • Improve website design, usability, and performance
  • Create content that better fits reader interests
  • Respond to comments or direct inquiries
  • Send email updates or newsletters to subscribers who have opted in

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with any third parties.

3. Email Subscriptions

If you subscribe to receive updates by email, we collect your email address to deliver notifications of new posts or announcements.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the Unsubscribe link included in any email.

Your email address is stored securely and used only for delivering site updates.

We do not share subscriber information with advertisers or other third parties.

If subscriptions are managed by a third-party provider (such as WordPress.com, Jetpack, or Mailchimp), those services may store your email data according to their own privacy policies.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

SlatePad.org uses cookies and similar technologies for analytics and performance.

These cookies help us understand how visitors engage with the site and allow certain features (such as remembering preferences) to function properly.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

More information about managing Google Analytics cookies is available at:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect aggregated usage data.

Google Analytics may set cookies or read existing ones to gather this information.

All data sent to Google is anonymized and used only for analytics purposes.

You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data at:

https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

6. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

Our articles may include embedded videos, images, or links from third-party websites (for example, YouTube, Threads, or affiliate partners).

These sites may collect data about you through their own cookies or tracking systems.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party services.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

SlatePad.org is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect site changes or legal requirements.

The “Last updated” date above will indicate the latest revision.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please use the contact form on our Contact page.

We respond to all privacy-related inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.

11. Affiliate Disclosure

SlatePad.org participates in various affiliate marketing programs designed to provide a means for sites like ours to earn commissions by linking to products and services we recommend.

This means that when you click on certain links or use affiliate codes, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate partnerships help support the operation and maintenance of SlatePad.org.

We only promote products and accessories we genuinely use, test, or believe will benefit our readers.

Any affiliate link or sponsored content will always be clearly identified within the post.