Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Overview
SideBySide Domains ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit sidebysidedomains.com (the "Site").
We keep it simple: we collect minimal data, we don't sell your information, and we're transparent about what we do collect.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information through Google Analytics, including:
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website or search terms
- Browser type and device information
- Approximate geographic location (city/country level)
- IP address (anonymized)
This data is aggregated and used to understand how visitors use our Site and improve our content.
Information You Provide
If you contact us through our contact form or email, we collect:
- Your name and email address
- Any other information you choose to include in your message
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Analyze Site traffic and user behavior to improve content
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Ensure the security of our Site
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Analytics cookies — Google Analytics uses cookies to collect usage data. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Functional cookies — To remember your preferences (like dark mode, if applicable).
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
Affiliate Links Disclosure
Our Site contains affiliate links to domain registrars. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals. These third-party cookies are governed by the respective partner's privacy policies, not ours.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics — For site analytics (Google Privacy Policy)
- Formspree — For contact form processing (Formspree Privacy Policy)
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained for 26 months. Contact form submissions are retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, then deleted.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of analytics tracking
- Object to processing of your information
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@sidebysidedomains.com.
California Residents (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion. We do not sell personal information.
European Residents (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including data access, correction, deletion, and portability. Our legal basis for processing is legitimate interest in improving our Site.
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 collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Security
We use industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at: