PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: August 20, 2026

GridSteps (“GridSteps,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates GridSteps.com (the “Site”).

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit or use GridSteps.com, how that information may be used, and the choices available to you.

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

GridSteps does not require users to create an account, register, or provide personal information such as their name, phone number, or home address in order to browse or use the Site.

However, certain technical information may be collected automatically when you visit GridSteps.com through our hosting provider, analytics services, cookies, embedded third-party content, affiliate networks, advertising services, and other technologies used to operate and improve the Site.

The types of technical and statistical information that may be collected include:

IP address or approximate geographic information derived from technical data
Browser type, version, and language settings
Operating system and device type
Pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on specific pages
Date and time of visits
Referring and exit pages
Other technical data normally transmitted by your browser

We do not intentionally request, collect, or process sensitive personal information from visitors through the normal use of the Site.

2. Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, GridSteps automatically receives and records certain technical information from your browser when you visit the Site.

This information helps us understand how visitors use GridSteps.com, identify technical problems, improve website performance, and maintain the security and functionality of the Site.

This automatically collected information may be processed in aggregated or statistical form where appropriate.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

GridSteps.com may use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to operate the Site, remember certain preferences, understand website traffic, measure performance, and support affiliate links or advertising services.

Cookies are small data files stored on your device by a website or service provider.

Depending on the services integrated into a particular page, cookies may be placed by GridSteps or by third-party providers.

You can control, restrict, or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some Site features, external links, or embedded media.

4. Analytics Services

GridSteps may use Google Analytics or similar third-party analytics services to understand how visitors interact with the Site.

Analytics services may collect automated technical information such as device information, pages viewed, approximate location, traffic sources, and interactions with the Site.

We may use analytics information to:

understand website traffic and usage;
improve content layout, navigation, and user experience;
identify technical problems and improve loading performance; and
understand which types of technical guides are most useful to visitors.

Analytics services are operated independently by third parties and process information in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

5. YouTube and Embedded Content

GridSteps may embed videos hosted on third-party platforms, including YouTube, as part of its technical and educational guides.

When you visit a page containing an embedded video or interact with the video player, the applicable third-party platform, such as YouTube or Google, may collect information about your device, browser, interaction with the video, and other technical information.

This processing is controlled by the respective third-party platform and is subject to its applicable privacy policies and terms of service.

GridSteps does not control or have access to information collected directly by these third-party embedded players.

Where technically available, GridSteps may use privacy-enhanced embedding options intended to reduce unnecessary tracking.

6. Affiliate Links

GridSteps participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the AliExpress Affiliate Network.

Some links on GridSteps.com are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link, the applicable affiliate network or third-party retailer may use cookies or similar technologies to recognize that you arrived from GridSteps.com and to attribute a qualifying purchase.

If you make a qualifying purchase through an affiliate link, GridSteps may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate tracking is controlled by the respective retailer or affiliate network, and its collection and use of information is governed by its applicable privacy policy.

GridSteps does not collect or receive your payment information, credit card numbers, or billing information when you make a purchase through an affiliate link.

7. Advertising

GridSteps may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks.

If advertising services are used on the Site, these providers may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, or similar technologies to deliver, measure, or personalize advertising based on information such as browsing activity.

Third-party advertising providers operate independently from GridSteps and process information according to their respective privacy policies.

This Privacy Policy may be updated if additional advertising networks or tracking technologies are introduced on the Site.

8. How We Use Information

Information collected through the Site may be used for legitimate business and operational purposes, including:

operating, maintaining, and securing GridSteps.com;
providing, updating, and improving our technical guides and content;
analyzing website traffic, speed, performance, and usage;
detecting, preventing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities, abuse, or fraud;
measuring the effectiveness of affiliate links and advertising placements;
complying with applicable legal obligations; and
communicating with visitors who voluntarily contact us directly by email.

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties as part of our ordinary website operations.

9. How Information May Be Shared

GridSteps may share or allow technical access to information with service providers that help us operate the Site, including providers of:

website hosting and server maintenance;
analytics and performance monitoring;
security and anti-fraud services;
embedded media players;
advertising services; and
affiliate networks.

Information may also be disclosed when required by applicable law, legal process, or governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, security, or users of GridSteps.

10. Third-Party Websites and Services

GridSteps contains links to external websites operated by third parties, including retailers, manufacturers, and video platforms.

GridSteps is not responsible for the privacy practices, security measures, content, or policies of third-party websites.

When you leave GridSteps.com or interact with third-party services, the privacy policy of the applicable third party governs the information collected by that third party.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information or making a purchase.

11. Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

These rights may include, where applicable, the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information, as well as other rights provided by applicable privacy laws.

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided below.

We may take reasonable steps to verify a request where required or permitted by applicable law.

12. Children’s Privacy

GridSteps.com is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that we have knowingly collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information where required by applicable law.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to GridSteps, please contact us using the information below.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

GridSteps may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Site, services, industry practices, or applicable legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted directly on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

GridSteps Support Department
Email: info@gridsteps.com