privacy policy

Last updated: 10th June 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Stu-Ped ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit our website (the "Service").

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you contact us through our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our content about guitar effects pedals and DIY electronics projects.

We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website addresses
  • Device information

Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior and interests.

When you visit our website, Google and its third-party advertising partners may:

  • Place cookies on your device to collect information about your browsing activities
  • Use this information to show you personalized advertisements
  • Share data with advertising networks and vendors

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the Internet. You can learn more about Google's advertising practices and privacy policies by visiting Google's Privacy Policy.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website and to serve relevant advertisements. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site.

Types of cookies we use include:

  • Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense and other advertising partners to deliver targeted ads

Your Rights and Choices

You have several options regarding the collection and use of your information:

Opt-Out of Personalized Advertising

You can opt out of personalized advertising delivered by Google AdSense by visiting:

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and the relevance of advertisements displayed.

Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

  • Google AdSense: For displaying targeted advertisements on our website
  • Analytics providers: To help us understand website usage and improve our content
  • Legal compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your consent.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States and other countries where Google and its partners operate.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to delete your data
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

  • Consent: For advertising cookies and personalized ads
  • Legitimate interests: For website analytics and improvements
  • Legal obligations: For compliance with applicable laws

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: [stu-ped@davidputman.com]
Website: [stu-ped.davidputman.com]

Consent

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.