Last Updated: December 12, 2025

At WhereIsStuff, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By using WhereIsStuff, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account or create a profile
• Contact us through our contact form or email
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Participate in our forums or community discussions
• Use our interactive features and tools

This information may include your name, email address, username, and any other information you choose to provide.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit WhereIsStuff, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device identifiers
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving our services
• Personalizing your experience on our platform
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Sending you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues and security threats
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms of service

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your preferences and browsing behavior. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how you use our website
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Improve our services and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

4. Third-Party Services and Advertising

4.1 Google AdSense

WhereIsStuff uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized advertisements based on your browsing history and interests.

Google AdSense Data Collection: When you visit our website, Google AdSense may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you. This information may include:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and settings
• Pages you visit on our site and other websites
• Date and time of your visit
• Demographic information
• Interests and preferences inferred from your browsing behavior

Google's Use of Data: Google uses the collected data to:

• Display relevant advertisements on our website and other websites
• Measure the effectiveness of advertisements
• Provide aggregated reports to website owners
• Prevent fraud and abuse

Opting Out: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings or by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can also opt out of third-party cookies by adjusting your browser settings.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our website, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms.

4.2 Advertising Partners and Ad Networks

In addition to Google AdSense, we work with various advertising partners and ad networks to display advertisements on our website. These partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to our website and other websites to provide you with relevant advertisements.

Our Advertising Partners: Our advertising partners may include, but are not limited to:

• Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager
• Third-party ad networks and exchanges
• Advertising technology companies
• Data management platforms

Data Collected by Ad Partners: Our advertising partners may collect and use the following types of information:

• Device information (IP address, device type, operating system)
• Browsing behavior and history
• Demographic information
• Location data (general geographic location)
• Interests and preferences
• Interaction with advertisements (clicks, views, conversions)

Purpose of Data Collection: This information is used to:

• Display personalized and relevant advertisements
• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Prevent fraud and ensure ad quality
• Limit the number of times you see the same ad
• Provide aggregated analytics to website owners

Third-Party Cookies: Our advertising partners may set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These cookies allow ad networks to recognize your device and deliver targeted advertisements. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and the relevance of advertisements you see.

Opt-Out Options: You can opt out of personalized advertising from many of our advertising partners by:

• Visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page
• Using the Your Online Choices tool (for EU users)
• Adjusting your browser settings to block third-party cookies
• Using browser extensions that block tracking

Please note that opting out does not mean you will no longer see advertisements. You will continue to see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

4.3 Other Third-Party Services

We may also use other third-party services for analytics, performance monitoring, content delivery, and other purposes. These services may collect information about your use of our website in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services to understand how they collect and use your information.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and advertising services
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to delete your personal information
• The right to restrict or object to processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Children's Privacy

WhereIsStuff is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Through our Contact Us page
• By email: support@whereisstuff.com