How ShedPermitGuide collects, uses, and protects information about site visitors.
ShedPermitGuide ("we," "our," or "the site") is committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information. This site is located at shedpermitguide.pages.dev and is operated as a free informational resource for U.S. homeowners.
By using this site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
ShedPermitGuide does not require registration, login, or any personal information to access any page on the site. We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, or mailing address through site usage.
We do collect non-personal, aggregate usage data through the third-party services described below.
This site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — through the following third-party services:
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the site — which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, what devices and browsers are used, and how visitors navigate between pages. This data is aggregated and anonymous. Google Analytics may set cookies on your device to track sessions and return visits.
Google's privacy policy governs how Google processes this data: policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
This site displays advertising provided by Google AdSense (publisher ID: ca-pub-8027395044809342). Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or by visiting aboutads.info/choices.
For more information about how Google uses data from sites that use its advertising services, see: How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
We use Microsoft Clarity, a behavior analytics tool that helps us understand how visitors interact with the site through heatmaps and session recordings. Clarity may collect data about mouse movements, clicks, and scrolling behavior. This data is anonymized and used only to improve the site's usability.
Microsoft's privacy policy: privacy.microsoft.com.
The usage data we collect through the third-party services above is used solely to:
We do not sell, rent, or share visitor data with third parties outside of the analytics and advertising services described above.
Our guides link to official government building department websites, FEMA resources, and other third-party sites. These sites have their own privacy policies that govern their data collection practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
This site is intended for adults and 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 to us, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a new cookie is set. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features of this site.
For specific opt-out options for advertising and analytics, see the links in the sections above.
California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. As described in this policy, ShedPermitGuide does not sell personal information. For any CCPA-related requests, contact us using the information on our contact page.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please use the contact information on our contact page.