This Privacy Policy explains how The Pagesmith ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website at thepagesmith.com.
Information we collect
We collect minimal information to operate the site:
- Quiz answers — your responses to the six quiz questions are stored locally in your browser (localStorage) and encoded in the results URL. They are not transmitted to our servers.
- Usage data — we collect anonymous analytics data (pages visited, time on site) to understand how the site is used. This data contains no personally identifiable information.
- No account required — we do not collect your name, email address, or any personal identifying information. You do not need to create an account to use the site.
Cookies
We use only essential cookies required for the site to function. We do not use advertising cookies or tracking cookies. We do not display ads.
Amazon affiliate links
Some links on this site are Amazon affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amazon may set its own cookies when you visit their site. Their privacy practices are governed by Amazon's Privacy Notice.
Third-party services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Books API — used to fetch book cover images. Google may log these requests. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Netlify — our hosting provider. Netlify collects server logs including IP addresses for security and performance purposes. These logs are retained for up to 30 days. See Netlify's Privacy Policy.
- Unsplash — used to fetch blog post thumbnail images at build time. Unsplash may log API requests. See Unsplash's Privacy Policy.
Legal basis for processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process any personal data that passes through our infrastructure on the following legal basis:
- Legitimate interests — anonymous server logs collected by Netlify for security and performance monitoring. These do not identify you personally.
We do not collect, store, or process any personal data on our own servers. Your quiz answers remain in your browser only.
Your data
Because we store your quiz answers only in your browser's localStorage, you can delete them at any time by clearing your browser data. We have no server-side record of your quiz results.
Children's privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of the page reflects when it was last revised. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy, please email us at . We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.