Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Detect Defects (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website detectdefects.com. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Contact Forms: When you submit a contact form, we collect your email address and message content.
  • Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
  • Feedback: When you provide feedback on articles, we may collect anonymous usage data.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

  • Log Data: Your browser type, pages visited, time spent, and referring URL.
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, and screen resolution.
  • Cookies: Small files stored on your device (see Cookie Policy below).

Third-Party Services

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

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site.

Google Analytics uses cookies. The information generated is transmitted to and stored by Google. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Firebase (Google Cloud)

We use Firebase Firestore to store contact form submissions and newsletter subscriptions. Data is stored securely on Google Cloud servers. See Firebase Privacy Policy.

Ahrefs Analytics

We use Ahrefs Analytics to understand site performance and SEO metrics. See Ahrefs Privacy Policy.

Cookies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help provide a better user experience.

Cookies We Use

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Theme preference (dark/light mode) Persistent
Analytics Google Analytics tracking 2 years
Advertising Google AdSense personalization Varies

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support
  • Send newsletters (if subscribed)
  • Analyze website usage and improve content
  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Prevent spam and abuse

Data Retention

  • Contact form submissions: Retained for 2 years
  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
  • Analytics data: Aggregated data retained indefinitely; individual data per Google’s retention policies

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

For EU/UK Residents (GDPR)

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Objection: Object to processing of your data

For California Residents (CCPA)

  • Know: What personal information is collected
  • Delete: Request deletion of personal information
  • Opt-out: Opt out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Non-discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

To exercise these rights, contact us at james@detectdefects.com.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.

Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on our site are affiliate links. This does not affect your privacy. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us:

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy.