Privacy Policy

Last updated: 8 June 2026

Overview

STR Rules Database ("we", "us", "our") operates the website strrulesdatabase.com. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our service.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information directly from visitors. We do not require accounts or sign-ups. The information collected automatically includes:

• Usage data via Google Analytics: pages visited, time on page, country, device type, browser type, referring URL.
• Cookies: small data files stored on your device. See "Cookies" section below.
• Approximate location: we detect your country (not precise location) via a third-party IP geolocation service (api.country.is) to show region-appropriate affiliate partners.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are used by:

• Google Analytics — to understand site usage and improve content.
• Google AdSense — to serve ads. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
• Affiliate networks — Commission Junction, PartnerStack, Awin, and direct affiliate programs use cookies to track referrals so we receive credit for sales originating from our site.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or aboutads.info. You can also disable cookies in your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data about you:

• Google Analytics — Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense — Google Ads Privacy
• Netlify (hosting) — Netlify Privacy Policy
• api.country.is (IP geolocation) — used to detect visitor country for region-relevant affiliate placement.

Affiliate Disclosure

This site contains affiliate links. We may earn commissions when you click an affiliate link and make a purchase. This does not increase your cost. Our editorial content and city-rule data are not influenced by affiliate arrangements.

Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

If you are in the European Union, United Kingdom, or California, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you.
• Object to processing or restrict it.
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us via the contact page.

Children's Privacy

This site is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will appear here with a revised "Last updated" date.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? See our contact page.