Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 21, 2026
Short version: We use standard analytics and advertising tools. We don't sell your personal data. You can opt out of cookies anytime.
What Information We Collect
Solar Homeowner Guide collects information automatically through third-party services when you visit our site. We do not collect personal information directly unless you contact us.
Analytics (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This service may collect:
- Pages you visited and time spent on each
- Browser type and operating system
- Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
- Referring website or search engine
This data is aggregated and anonymous. We cannot identify individual users from analytics data.
Advertising (Google AdSense)
We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to show you ads based on your browsing history across websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at adssettings.google.com.
Cookies
We do not set cookies ourselves. Third-party services (Google Analytics, Google AdSense) may set cookies in your browser to track visits and serve relevant ads.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality or the relevance of ads shown.
For EU/UK residents, you have additional rights under GDPR. Our advertising partners provide consent mechanisms where applicable.
How We Use Information
- To understand which content is most useful to our readers
- To improve our guides and site experience
- To display relevant advertisements that help fund this free resource
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. Analytics and advertising data is processed by Google under their own privacy policies:
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the data collected about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of targeted advertising
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (EU/UK)
To exercise these rights or for questions about our data practices, contact us at charles@griswoldlabs.com.
Children's Privacy
Solar Homeowner Guide is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects when it was last revised. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy or our data practices?
Email: charles@griswoldlabs.com