Privacy policy

Key takeaways

• We collect basic usage data to understand site performance.
• Advertising partners may use cookies or device identifiers.
• You can limit cookies through browser settings or ad controls.
• We do not sell personal information.

What data we collect

We collect standard usage data such as pages visited, time on page, browser type, device type, and approximate location. This helps us improve content and site performance. We also collect limited technical logs for security and troubleshooting.

Analytics

We use privacy-focused analytics (currently Rybbit) to measure traffic trends. Analytics providers may process IP addresses or device data for aggregated reporting, fraud prevention, and system security. We do not use analytics data to identify individual readers.

Advertising and cookies

This site may use Google AdSense and other advertising partners. These vendors use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads, measure ad performance, and limit repeated ads. Google may use cookies to personalize ads based on your visits to this and other sites.

Third-party vendors may also use cookies or device identifiers for ad measurement and personalization, subject to your region and consent settings. Learn more about how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps: policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

You can control ad personalization in your Google Ads settings: adssettings.google.com.

Service providers

We may use third-party service providers for analytics, security, and performance. These providers process data on our behalf under their own privacy policies and contractual obligations.

Your choices and controls

You can limit cookies through your browser settings and clear existing cookies at any time. Blocking cookies may affect how ads are served and how usage is measured. Some regions may show a consent banner for advertising and analytics choices.

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a Do Not Track (DNT) signal. Because industry standards for DNT are inconsistent, our response may vary by provider and is not guaranteed.

Data retention

We keep analytics and log data only as long as needed for reporting, security, and operational stability. Retention periods vary by provider and are reviewed periodically.

Data security

We take reasonable steps to protect site data, including limiting access and monitoring for abuse. No method of transmission or storage is 100 percent secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International visitors

If you visit from outside the country where our servers or service providers operate, your data may be processed in those locations. Where required, you may see consent options for analytics or advertising.

External links

Our pages may link to external sites for further reading. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies before sharing personal information.

Children's privacy

Solar Guide is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Data access requests

If you have a privacy request or want to ask what data we may have about your visit, contact us with as much detail as possible. Because we do not maintain user accounts, we may have limited ability to identify individual records.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy as our tools or practices change. Updates will be reflected on this page without a fixed schedule.

Contact

Questions about privacy? Reach us via the contact page. You can also review our terms of use and editorial policy.

FAQ

Do you sell personal information?

No. We do not sell personal information.

How do I turn off personalized ads?

Use your Google Ads settings or browser controls to manage ad personalization.

What happens if I block cookies?

Ads may be less relevant, and analytics may be less accurate, but the site should still work.

Do you use tracking pixels?

We use standard analytics and advertising tags to measure site performance and ad delivery.