Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 30, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how ProBuildPicks collects, uses and shares information when you visit probuildpicks.com, subscribe to updates, contact us, interact with advertising or use links to third-party retailers and services.
Information We May Collect
- Information you provide: information submitted through contact forms, comments, newsletter subscriptions or email.
- Device and usage information: browser type, device type, operating system, pages viewed, approximate location derived from IP address, referring pages and similar technical data.
- Cookie and analytics information: identifiers and activity data used to understand site performance, measure content, prevent abuse and support advertising.
- Affiliate tracking information: referral identifiers used by retailers or affiliate networks to determine whether ProBuildPicks referred a qualifying purchase.
Google Analytics, Site Measurement and Advertising
ProBuildPicks may use services provided by Google and other technology partners to measure traffic, understand how visitors use the site and display or measure advertising. These services may use cookies, web beacons, device identifiers or similar technologies.
When Google AdSense or other Google advertising products are enabled, Google and its partners may use cookies or similar technologies to serve, personalize and measure ads, limit repeated ads, detect invalid activity and improve advertising services. Depending on your location and consent choices, ads may be personalized or non-personalized.
Advertising Cookies and Third-Party Vendors
Third-party advertising vendors and ad networks may place or read cookies on your browser or use similar technologies in connection with ads shown on ProBuildPicks. These companies may receive information about visits to this and other websites in order to provide, measure or improve advertising.
You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites and apps that use its services by visiting Google’s privacy and advertising information pages. You can also manage many Google advertising preferences through Google’s Ads Settings.
Consent and Privacy Choices
Where required by applicable law, ProBuildPicks may display a consent message that lets visitors accept, reject or manage certain advertising and analytics technologies before they are used. The options available may vary by country or region.
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect site features, analytics, affiliate tracking or advertising.
Affiliate Links
Some ProBuildPicks articles contain affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link, the retailer or affiliate network may use cookies, referral IDs or other tracking technologies to determine whether a purchase or other qualifying action should be credited to ProBuildPicks. A commission may be earned at no additional cost to you.
Email and Newsletter Subscriptions
If you subscribe to ProBuildPicks updates, we may use your email address to send new guides, site updates or related information. You may unsubscribe using the link provided in an email or by contacting us.
Third-Party Websites
ProBuildPicks links to retailers, manufacturers, affiliate networks and other third-party websites. Those sites have their own privacy practices and terms. ProBuildPicks is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites.
Data Retention and Security
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, to operate the website, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes and protect the site. No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
ProBuildPicks is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as the site, advertising services, analytics tools, affiliate relationships or legal requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be submitted through the ProBuildPicks contact page.