This policy explains what information Backyard Embers collects when you visit this site, and how it’s used. We keep this simple: we don’t run a newsletter, we don’t require an account, and we don’t collect anything beyond standard site analytics.
Information we collect
Like most websites, we use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how the site is used — pages visited, general location (derived from IP address, not precise), device and browser type, and how you arrived at the site. This data is aggregated and doesn’t identify you personally. We also track outbound clicks to affiliate partners (like Amazon) so we can see which pages are useful to readers.
Cookies
Google Analytics sets cookies to distinguish visitors and sessions. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, or use a browser extension that blocks analytics scripts, without affecting your ability to read the site.
Third-party links
This site contains links to third-party retailers, primarily Amazon (see our Affiliate Disclosure). We don’t control and aren’t responsible for the privacy practices of those sites — check their own policies before sharing any information with them.
Children’s privacy
Backyard Embers is a general-audience site about outdoor cooking equipment and isn’t directed at children, and we don’t knowingly collect information from anyone under 13.
Your choices
Because we don’t have user accounts, there’s no personal profile to access or delete. If you have questions about how Google Analytics processes visitor data, Google publishes its own policies at policies.google.com/privacy.
Changes to this policy
We’ll update this page if anything material changes about what we collect or how we use it, and we’ll update the date below when we do.
Last updated: July 2026.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Contact us.