1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily submit to us, including:

• Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us via our contact form.
• Name — optionally provided when you subscribe or reach out.
• Message content — when you submit a question or inquiry through our contact form.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit YardRobotic, certain technical data is collected automatically by our hosting platform (Shopify) and analytics tools:

• IP address — used to approximate geographic location (country/region level) and detect fraud.
• Browser type and version
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Operating system
• Pages visited, time on page, and navigation path
• Referring URL — the page or search engine that directed you to us
• Search queries used to find us (via Google Search Console data)

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in Section 3 below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To deliver and improve our content and reviews
• To send our weekly newsletter to subscribers who have opted in
• To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
• To analyze site traffic and content performance using Google Analytics
• To track affiliate link clicks and commissions via our affiliate network partners
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity

We do not use your personal data to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects about you.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember preferences, measure traffic, and enable certain functionality.

3.2 Types of Cookies We Use

3.3 Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

4. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Sites

YardRobotic participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click a product link on our site, you may be directed to a third-party retailer's website (such as Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, or the manufacturer's own store). If you make a purchase after clicking one of these links, we may receive a small commission from the retailer — at no additional cost to you.

These affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial rankings, review scores, or product recommendations. All reviews are conducted independently, and products are selected for coverage based on relevance and reader interest — not affiliate commission rates.

Third-party sites have their own privacy policies. YardRobotic is not responsible for the privacy practices of retailers or other external sites we link to. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before making a purchase.

For our complete affiliate disclosure, see: yardrobotic.com/pages/affiliate-disclosure

5. Analytics & Advertising Partners

We work with the following third-party services that may collect or process data about your visit:

• Google Analytics 4 (GA4) — website traffic and user behavior measurement. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy. Opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Google AdSense (if applicable) — advertising delivery. May use cookies to serve personalized ads. Opt-out: adssettings.google.com
• Shopify — our hosting and e-commerce platform. Shopify privacy policy: shopify.com/legal/privacy
• Email Service Provider (e.g., Klaviyo / Mailchimp) — newsletter delivery and subscriber management
• Amazon Associates Program — affiliate link tracking for Amazon product recommendations

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We share data with vendors that help us operate the site (hosting, analytics, email delivery) under appropriate data processing agreements.
• Legal compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business transfers: If YardRobotic is acquired or merged with another entity, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or site notice.
• Protection of rights: We may disclose information to protect the safety, rights, or property of YardRobotic, our users, or the public.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

• Newsletter subscriber data: Retained until you unsubscribe. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in any newsletter email.
• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 24 months for customer service purposes.
• Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics' default retention settings (14 months for user-level data).
• Server logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security and fraud prevention.

8. Your Rights (CCPA & GDPR)

California Residents (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and share
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To submit a CCPA request, email us at: privacy@yardrobotic.com

EEA / UK Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access — request a copy of your personal data
• Right to rectification — correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

Our legal basis for processing your data is primarily legitimate interests (site analytics, fraud prevention) and consent (newsletter subscriptions). To exercise any of these rights, contact: privacy@yardrobotic.com

9. Children's Privacy

YardRobotic is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at privacy@yardrobotic.com and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify newsletter subscribers. Your continued use of YardRobotic after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns: