This Privacy Policy explains how WhatsTheStack (operator name to be confirmed) ("WhatsTheStack", "we", "us") handles information when you visit https://www.whatsthestack.com (the "Site"). We aim to collect as little personal information as possible.
Information we collect
- Information you send us: if you email us, we receive your email address and the contents of your message.
- Usage data: like most websites, our hosting provider automatically logs technical information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited and referring URL, used for security and to operate the Site.
- Browser storage: preferences such as your cookie choices, community votes, 'helpful' feedback and free-tool inputs are stored locally in your browser (localStorage) and are not sent to us.
- Cookies and similar technologies: described below and in our Cookie Policy.
Advertising and Google cookies
We may display advertising served by Google AdSense. When advertising is enabled:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings (https://adssettings.google.com). Alternatively, you can opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices or www.youronlinechoices.eu.
- Learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Before advertising or analytics cookies are set, we ask for your consent using our cookie banner and Google Consent Mode. Until you accept, Google tags operate with advertising and analytics storage denied, which means only non-personalised, cookieless signals may be used where permitted. You can change your choice at any time using the 'Cookie settings' link in the footer.
Affiliate links
Some outbound links may be affiliate links. If you click one, the retailer or vendor may set its own cookies to attribute a purchase to us. See our Affiliate Disclosure.
How we use information
- To operate, secure and improve the Site.
- To respond to your enquiries.
- To display advertising, where you have given any required consent.
- To comply with legal obligations.
Legal bases (EEA/UK visitors)
We rely on legitimate interests to operate and secure the Site, on consent for non-essential cookies and personalised advertising, and on legal obligation where applicable.
Sharing
We do not sell personal information for money. We share information with service providers that host and operate the Site, with advertising partners as described above where you have consented, and where required by law. Where ad personalisation could be considered a 'sale' or 'sharing' under US state laws, you can opt out by declining advertising cookies in our banner or via Google Ads Settings.
Retention
Emails are kept for as long as needed to handle your enquiry. Server logs are retained for a limited period by our hosting provider. Browser storage stays on your device until you clear it.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete or restrict use of your personal information, to object to processing, to withdraw consent and to complain to a data protection authority. To exercise these rights, email privacy@whatsthestack.com.
Children
The Site is intended for business audiences and is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes and contact
We will update this policy when our practices change and revise the date above. Questions? Contact privacy@whatsthestack.com.