Effective Date: April 25, 2026
At Carbon Steel Guide, accessible from CarbonSteelGuide.com, protecting your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit our website, how that information may be used, and the choices available to you.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect certain information automatically when you visit the website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- General geographic location based on IP address
This information is typically collected through analytics tools, cookies, and server logs.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information.
2. Cookies
Carbon Steel Guide may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website performance
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze traffic and visitor behavior
- Deliver relevant advertising
- Measure affiliate link performance
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some website functions may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
3. Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics or similar tools to better understand how visitors use the website.
These services may collect information such as pages viewed, session duration, device data, and approximate location.
4. Advertising
This website may display advertisements from third-party advertising partners, including but not limited to Google AdSense or other ad networks.
Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to provide personalized or non-personalized ads based on your interests or browsing activity.
You can learn more about Google’s advertising practices by visiting Google’s Ads Settings page.
5. Affiliate Links
Carbon Steel Guide may participate in affiliate marketing programs, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate networks.
This means we may earn a commission if you click certain product links and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate partners may track purchases through cookies or referral technologies.
6. Comments, Contact Forms, and Emails
If you contact us through email or forms, we may collect the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and message content.
We use this information only to respond to inquiries or improve our services.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help operate the website, such as hosting providers, analytics tools, email services, or advertising partners.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information collected through the website. However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.
9. External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites, including retailers and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Please review their privacy policies separately.
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain privacy rights regarding access, correction, deletion, or restriction of your data.
To make a request, please contact us through the website contact page.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact page on CarbonSteelGuide.com.
