Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

GravelRoadGuide.pages.dev ("this site," "we," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information is collected when you visit this site, how it is used, and your rights regarding that information.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit this site, standard web server logs and third-party analytics tools may collect:

We do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifying information unless you voluntarily contact us.

Information You Provide

If you contact us via the contact page, we receive the information you choose to include in your message (such as your name and email address). We use this only to respond to your inquiry.

2. Cookies

This site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — for the following purposes:

Cookie TypeProviderPurposeOpt-Out
AnalyticsGoogle Analytics 4Measures page visits, traffic sources, and user behavior in aggregateGA Opt-Out
AdvertisingGoogle AdSenseDisplays relevant ads; may use browsing behavior to personalize adsAd Settings
Behavioral AnalyticsMicrosoft ClarityRecords anonymized session heatmaps and interaction dataMicrosoft Privacy

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

3. Google AdSense

This site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or www.aboutads.info.

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, see Google's Privacy & Terms.

4. Google Analytics

This site uses Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with the site. Analytics data is collected in aggregate and does not identify individual users. IP addresses are anonymized. We use this data solely to improve site content and user experience.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

5. Microsoft Clarity

We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how users interact with our site through session recording and heatmaps. This data is anonymized and used only to improve site layout and content organization. Microsoft Clarity does not collect personally identifiable information. See Microsoft's Privacy Statement for details.

6. How We Use Information

Information collected is used exclusively to:

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We do not run email lists, affiliate programs, or lead generation.

7. How We Make Money

This site is monetized exclusively through Google AdSense display advertising. We receive a share of ad revenue when visitors view or click ads displayed on the site. We have no affiliate relationships, sponsored content arrangements, or paid product placements. All editorial content reflects our genuine findings and recommendations.

8. Third-Party Links

Some pages link to external websites (quarries, equipment rental companies, government resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this site, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Your Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion of personal information, opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information), and non-discrimination for exercising these rights. To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below.

Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Other State Privacy Laws

Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws have similar rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of certain processing of personal data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have rights under GDPR including access, rectification, erasure, and data portability. Our lawful basis for processing is legitimate interest (analytics to improve content) and consent (advertising cookies). Contact us to exercise your rights.

11. Data Retention

We retain analytics data in Google Analytics for 14 months (the default retention period). Contact form responses are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, then deleted.

12. Security

This site is served over HTTPS. We do not store payment information or sensitive personal data. Standard security practices are in place for any third-party services we use.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights can be directed to us via the contact page.