Last Updated: Oct 22, 2024

At Next to Fire Pit, we respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use your information. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you use our website and how it is used to improve your experience.

1. Google Analytics

Next to Fire Pit uses Google Analytics to monitor and analyze website usage in order to improve the content and user experience. Google Analytics provides statistical data only for website management purposes.

• How Google Analytics Uses Cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your activity on the site. This data includes, but is not limited to, the pages you visit, the time you spend on the site, and how you interact with content. These cookies do not identify individual users.
• Opting Out of Google Analytics: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• For more information, see: Google’s Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and How Google Uses Cookies.

2. Google AdSense

Next to Fire Pit uses Google AdSense to display ads across the website.

• How Google AdSense Uses Cookies: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this website or other websites. These cookies allow Google and its partners to show ads that are tailored to your interests and browsing activity.
• Opting Out of Personalized Ads: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings or by visiting the AdChoices website.
• Ads in the European Economic Area (EEA): For visitors from the EEA, Google AdSense may serve non-personalized ads that are not based on user data. These ads use cookies for frequency capping, aggregated ad reporting, and to combat fraud and abuse.

3. Types of Data Collected

While we do not offer account signups or store user credentials, we may collect other forms of non-personal data automatically through the use of cookies and third-party services:

• Cookies: Cookies are small files that are stored on your device. In addition to Google Analytics and Google AdSense, cookies may be used to remember user preferences, track website traffic, and manage advertisements.
• Non-Personal Information: We may collect certain non-personal information through the use of cookies and analytics, including but not limited to:
  • IP addresses
  • Browser types
  • Device information
  • Referring websites
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

4. Third-Party Links

Next to Fire Pit may contain links to external websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party sites. You should review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

5. User Control Over Cookies

You have the ability to control the use of cookies. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences or block cookies entirely through the browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.

• To learn more about managing or disabling cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

6. Your Consent

By using Next to Fire Pit, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy. Your use of this website is subject to the terms outlined in this policy.

7. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the site will constitute acceptance of the updated terms.

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us via email: contact@nexttofirepit.com.