Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how stdpedia.net (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and handles information when you visit our website.

Who we are

stdpedia.net is a sexual health information website based in the United States. You can contact us at info@stdpedia.net.

Information we collect

We collect information in two ways: automatically through analytics tools, and directly when you contact us.

Automatically collected information: When you visit stdpedia.net, we use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data. This includes information such as the pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, the general region you are visiting from, the type of device and browser you use, and how you arrived at our site (for example, from a search engine or a link). This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

Information you provide: If you contact us via email at info@stdpedia.net, we receive the information you include in that message, such as your name and email address. We use this only to respond to your inquiry and do not store it in any marketing database.

Cookies

We use cookies primarily through Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous traffic data. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

You can also control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some websites, though it will not affect your ability to read content on stdpedia.net.

How we use information

We use analytics data to understand which content is most useful to our readers, to identify technical issues on the site, and to improve the quality and relevance of our articles. We do not use your data for advertising targeting, and we do not sell any data to third parties.

Third-party services

We use Google Analytics (operated by Google LLC). Google’s privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy. We may also use affiliate links that connect to third-party retailers and service providers. Those third parties have their own privacy policies governing data collected when you visit their sites.

No email newsletter

We do not operate an email newsletter. We do not collect email addresses for marketing purposes.

Data retention

Google Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google’s standard data retention settings. Contact inquiry emails are not retained beyond the period needed to respond to your message.

Children’s privacy

stdpedia.net is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information to us, please contact us at info@stdpedia.net, and we will delete it promptly.

Your rights

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected about you and the right to request deletion. Because we collect very limited personal data and do not sell it, most CCPA rights are satisfied by default. To make a request, contact us at info@stdpedia.net.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update. Continued use of stdpedia.net after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

For any privacy-related questions, contact us at info@stdpedia.net.