Effective date: March 15, 2026
Ancient Grains Guide ("we", "our", "us") operates the website ancientgrainsguide.com. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our site.
Information We Collect
Information you provide
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We do not collect your name, phone number, payment information, or any other personal data through the site.
Information collected automatically
When you visit our site, our server automatically logs:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring URL
This information is recorded in our server logs and first-party analytics, and is used for site performance monitoring, security, and understanding which pages are popular.
Cookies and Tracking
Cookies we set
- Dark mode preference: stored in your browser's localStorage (not a cookie). No personal data.
- Grain favorites: stored in your browser's localStorage. No personal data.
Third-party cookies
Our affiliate partners (including Amazon Associates) may set cookies when you click an affiliate link. These cookies are governed by the respective partner's privacy policy:
We use Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID G-FRCL9PBH0N) to understand aggregate visitor traffic. Google may set analytics cookies and process usage data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. We also keep our own first-party analytics (page views, referrers, and affiliate-link clicks) in a private database that is never shared with third parties.
How We Use Your Information
- Email addresses are used solely to send our newsletter. We do not sell, rent, or share your email with third parties.
- Server logs are used for security monitoring and debugging. They are not shared with third parties.
Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to external websites (affiliate partners, recipe sites, Wikipedia, USDA, iNaturalist, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Data Retention
- Newsletter emails are retained until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics records (page views and affiliate-link clicks) are retained to measure long-term traffic trends. The IP address stored with each record is automatically removed after 90 days.
- localStorage data (favorites, dark mode) lives only in your browser and is never transmitted to us.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in every email.
- Request deletion of any personal data we hold (email address). Contact us and we will process your request within 30 days.
- Clear localStorage at any time through your browser settings.
Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please visit our contact page.
Last updated: March 15, 2026