Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how GarageSpaceGuide (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit garagespaceguide.com (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Information we collect

We collect the following types of information:

Information you provide

  • Contact form submissions: if you contact us through the Contact page, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
  • Comments: we currently do not allow comments on articles. If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

  • IP address (anonymized where required by law)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent on each page
  • Referring website
  • Search terms used to find the Site

This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies.

2. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Operate the Site and remember your preferences
  • Analyze how visitors use the Site (via Google Analytics)
  • Track affiliate link clicks (via Amazon Associates)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Site may not function properly if you do.

3. Third-party services

We share information with the following third-party services:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics may collect IP addresses, device information, and browsing behavior. Data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Amazon Associates Program

This Site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click on Amazon affiliate links, Amazon may set cookies to track the referral and credit any qualifying purchases to us. Amazon’s data practices are governed by their Privacy Notice.

Hosting provider

The Site is hosted by Hostinger International. Hostinger may log basic server access information for security and operational purposes.

4. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Analyze traffic patterns and content performance
  • Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Your rights (GDPR — EU/EEA users)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right of access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification: ask us to correct inaccurate data.
  • Right to erasure: request deletion of your personal information (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Right to restriction: request that we limit the processing of your data.
  • Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to withdraw consent: withdraw any consent you previously gave.

To exercise these rights, contact us through the Contact page.

The legal basis for processing your data is:

  • Legitimate interest for analytics and site operation
  • Consent for cookies that are not strictly necessary
  • Legal obligation for compliance with applicable laws

6. Your rights (CCPA — California residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information we collect
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us through the Contact page.

7. Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law:

  • Contact form submissions: up to 24 months unless you request earlier deletion
  • Analytics data: retained by Google according to your account settings (default 14 months)
  • Server logs: typically 30-90 days, managed by our hosting provider

8. Children’s privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Data security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all Site traffic
  • Regular security updates of the Site software
  • Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International data transfers

The Site is hosted in Germany (European Union). If you access the Site from outside the EU, your information may be transferred to and processed in the EU. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

Third-party services we use (Google, Amazon) may transfer data to other jurisdictions, including the United States. These transfers are governed by appropriate safeguards under applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Significant changes will be posted prominently on the Site or communicated through other appropriate means.

12. Contact

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the Contact page.

This Privacy Policy is provided as a good-faith effort to comply with applicable data protection laws. It is not legal advice. If you have specific legal questions, consult a qualified attorney.