Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how KatchingStacks (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit katchingstacks.com.
Information We Collect
- Information you provide: When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
- Information collected automatically: Usage data including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and session duration, collected via Google Analytics 4 (GA4).
Third-Party Services That Collect Data
- Google AdSense: We use or plan to use Google AdSense to display advertising on this site. Google and its advertising partners use cookies (including the DoubleClick/Google Ads cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or the industry opt-out at www.aboutads.info/choices. Third-party vendors, including Google, may also use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookie) and third-party cookies together to inform, optimize, and serve ads based on someone’s past visits to this website.
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4): Collects anonymized usage statistics. Opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
- Affiliate networks (CJ Affiliate, Awin): When you click affiliate links, these networks may place tracking cookies on your device. Governed by their own privacy policies.
- WPForms: Processes contact form submissions stored in our WordPress database.
- CookieYes: Manages cookie consent and compliance.
Cookies
We use essential cookies (required for site function), analytics cookies (Google Analytics: _ga, _gid), advertising cookies (Google AdSense and its partners, used to serve and measure ads and to personalize the ads you see based on your browsing activity), and affiliate tracking cookies. You can manage cookie preferences via the consent banner, your browser settings, or through Google Ad Settings.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve our website
- To respond to contact inquiries
- To analyze site traffic via Google Analytics
- To display and measure advertising through Google AdSense
- To comply with legal obligations
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with third-party services listed above (Google Analytics, Google AdSense, affiliate networks) as necessary to operate our site and display advertising. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet. We may also disclose information if required by law.
California Residents — CCPA Rights
California residents have the right to: know what personal information we collect; request deletion of their data; opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data, but sharing with analytics/affiliate networks may qualify under CCPA); and non-discrimination for exercising these rights. To exercise your rights, contact hello@katchingstacks.com.
European Visitors — GDPR
EEA/UK visitors have rights under GDPR including access, correction, deletion, restriction, and portability of personal data. Our lawful basis for processing is legitimate interest (site analytics and improvement). Contact us at hello@katchingstacks.com to exercise these rights.
Data Retention
Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
Contact Us
Questions? Contact us at: hello@katchingstacks.com