Last Updated: February 10, 2026
BackpackJudge.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Contact Form Data
When you submit our contact form, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any message content you provide
Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects:
- Pages you visit
- Time spent on pages
- Device and browser information
- General geographic location (city/region level)
- How you found our site (search engines, direct visits, etc.)
This data is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Technical Data
Our web hosting service automatically collects:
- IP addresses
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website addresses
How We Use Your Information
Contact Form Submissions
We use the information you provide to:
- Respond to your questions or comments
- Provide customer support
- Improve our content and services
Analytics Data
We use analytics data to:
- Understand which content is most helpful
- Improve website navigation and user experience
- Identify technical issues
- Make informed decisions about future content
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share information with:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics (subject to Google’s privacy policy)
- Service Providers: Web hosting and email services that help us operate our website
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
Cookies and Tracking
What Cookies We Use
- Google Analytics cookies: Track website usage and visitor behavior
- Essential cookies: Necessary for website functionality
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Objection: Object to our processing of your personal data
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address provided on our Contact page.
Data Retention
- Contact form submissions: Retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, then deleted unless ongoing correspondence requires retention
- Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics retention settings (typically 26 months)
- Email correspondence: Retained for our records unless you request deletion
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We take steps to ensure your data receives adequate protection.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Google Analytics Specifics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users interact with our website.
The information generated by cookies about your use of our website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
For more information on Google Analytics privacy practices, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us through our Contact page.
Note: This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through BackpackJudge.com, not to information collected offline or through other websites.