Last updated: January 10, 2026
YardRoost (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates yardroost.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and what choices you have.
Who We Are
YardRoost (publisher of yardroost.com)
Contact: Contact page
Information We Collect
- Usage data: pages viewed, approximate time on page, clicks, referrer URL, and basic device/browser information.
- Approximate location: general region (such as country or city) inferred from IP address.
- Cookies and similar technologies: used to operate the Site, remember preferences, and (if enabled) measure traffic and ad/affiliate performance.
- Information you provide: when you contact us (for example, name/email and the message you send).
- Comments or user-generated content (if enabled): anything you submit, plus technical data used for spam prevention and security.
How We Use Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
- To respond to messages, support requests, or inquiries you send us.
- To measure traffic and content performance in an aggregated way (analytics).
- To protect the Site, prevent fraud/abuse, and enforce our terms and policies.
- To support monetization, including advertising and affiliate reporting (described below).
Cookies, Analytics, and Cookie Controls
Cookies help the Site function and help us (and our partners) measure performance. You can control cookies through our cookie settings tool and your browser settings.
Manage cookie preferences:
Analytics
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand overall usage (for example, which pages are most popular). We use analytics to view trends in aggregate and improve content.
Advertising (Contextual Ads)
We may display ads on the Site (for example, via Google AdSense). Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to serve and measure ads and to limit repetitive ads.
- Third-party vendors may use cookies: for example, Google may use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this Site or other websites.
- Ad personalization controls: you can typically manage personalized advertising in your Google account ad settings and through industry opt-out tools (availability depends on your region and browser).
If we run ads that involve “targeted advertising” as defined by certain U.S. state privacy laws, you can opt out using Cookie settings (above) and, where applicable, by sending an opt-out request as described in the California section below.
Affiliate Links (Amazon Associates and Similar Programs)
Some links on the Site may be affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
- Amazon Associates: YardRoost may participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Amazon may place a cookie to track referrals and attribute purchases.
- What we receive: we typically receive reporting such as clicks, commissions, and ordered items in aggregated or limited form. We do not receive your full payment details from Amazon.
How We Share Information
We do not sell personal information for money. We may share information in these situations:
- Service providers: hosting, security, analytics, email delivery, and similar vendors who process data on our behalf to provide the Site.
- Advertising and affiliate partners: partners may receive data via cookies or tags to serve ads, measure performance, and attribute affiliate referrals.
- Legal and safety: if required by law, or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
- Business transfers: if we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Embedded Content and Third-Party Links
Pages on the Site may include embedded content (for example, videos). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website and may collect data through their own tools. We may also link to third-party websites that have their own privacy policies.
Data Retention
We keep information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above:
- Contact messages: typically up to 24 months.
- Comments (if enabled): may be retained as long as the content remains published.
- Analytics/advertising data: retention depends on provider settings and your cookie choices.
- Security logs: typically retained for a limited period for fraud prevention and troubleshooting.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so please use the Site responsibly.
Your Choices
- Cookie controls: use Cookie settings to change optional cookie preferences:
- Browser controls: you can delete or block cookies in your browser settings (this may affect site features).
- Advertising choices: you may be able to adjust ad personalization via your ad platform settings and industry opt-out tools (availability varies).
California Privacy Notice (CCPA/CPRA)
This section applies to California residents to the extent the CCPA/CPRA applies to our activities.
Categories of personal information we may collect
- Identifiers: such as name and email (if you contact us), and online identifiers like cookie IDs.
- Internet or network activity: such as pages viewed and interactions with the Site.
- Approximate geolocation: such as general region derived from IP address.
Sources
- Directly from you (for example, contact forms).
- Automatically from your device/browser when you use the Site (for example, cookies, logs, analytics).
- From partners involved in ads and affiliate attribution (via cookies/tags).
Purposes
- Operate and secure the Site; improve content and user experience.
- Respond to inquiries and provide support.
- Measure traffic and performance.
- Support advertising and affiliate attribution and reporting.
Categories of third parties we may disclose information to
- Service providers (hosting, security, analytics, email delivery).
- Advertising partners and measurement providers.
- Affiliate platforms (for referral attribution).
- Authorities or third parties as required for legal and safety reasons.
Sale / Sharing and targeted advertising
We do not sell personal information for money. If our use of advertising cookies is considered “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising under California law, you can opt out via Cookie settings:
If your browser sends a recognized opt-out preference signal (such as Global Privacy Control), we will honor it where required by applicable law.
Your California rights
- Right to know/access (categories and specific pieces of personal information).
- Right to delete (subject to exceptions).
- Right to correct inaccurate personal information.
- Right to opt out of “sale” or “sharing” and certain targeted advertising (where applicable).
- Right to not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
How to submit a request
Use our Contact page and include the subject line “California Privacy Request”. We will take reasonable steps to verify your request. Authorized agents may submit requests consistent with applicable law.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above reflects the latest version.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Please reach us via our Contact page.