Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how guyde (the “Site”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit or use the Site.
Information we collect
The Site is primarily an informational search tool. Depending on how you use it, we may collect:
- Usage data — basic interaction signals such as pages visited, links clicked, and error events. This helps us understand what’s working and what needs improvement.
- Device and log data — information your browser sends automatically, such as IP address, browser type, device type, and approximate location derived from IP. This is used for security, performance, and debugging.
- Account information (if enabled) — if you sign up or sign in, we may process your email and related authentication details needed to provide access.
- Cookies and similar technologies — used for core functionality, analytics, and advertising (explained below).
How we use information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the Site.
- Improve features, fix bugs, and monitor performance.
- Protect against abuse, fraud, and security incidents.
- Measure how people use the Site (analytics).
- Serve and measure ads (if ads are enabled).
Analytics
We may use analytics providers (for example, Google Analytics) to help understand how the Site is used. These providers may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about your activity on the Site over time.
Advertising (Google AdSense)
The Site may display ads served by Google AdSense and/or other advertising partners. Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies (and similar technologies) to serve ads based on your visits to this Site and/or other sites on the internet.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites.
- You can manage or opt out of personalized ads via Google Ads Settings.
- You can learn more about how Google uses information from advertising cookies at Google’s Advertising Policies & Technologies.
Cookies
Cookies (and similar technologies) may be used for:
- Essential functionality (site features and basic preferences).
- Security (preventing abuse and protecting the service).
- Analytics (understanding usage and improving the product).
- Advertising (serving and measuring ads if enabled).
Most browsers let you remove or reject cookies. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function correctly.
Sharing
We may share information with service providers that help us operate the Site (analytics, hosting, security, advertising). These providers process information under their own policies and/or contractual obligations.
Data retention
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above (operations, security, analytics, and advertising) or as required by law.
Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Send us a message via our Contact Page.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll update the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of the Site means you accept the updated policy.