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Aw3s0.me Privacy Policy

Welcome to Aw3s0.me! We value your privacy and want to be transparent about what data we collect and how we use it. This Privacy Policy is written in a friendly, easy-to-understand way, so you know exactly what’s happening when you visit our site.

Google Analytics (Traffic Tracking)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics is a popular tool that helps us see things like how often people visit, which pages are most popular, and what kind of devices or browsers are used. This new streaming feature of Google Analytics (the latest version, GA4) lets us view website traffic in real-time, giving us up-to-date insights into site usage.

What does Google Analytics collect? It collects information such as:

Google Analytics works by setting a cookie in your browser to remember you as a unique visitor for next time (Privacy Policy | The Washington Institute). All the data Google Analytics collects is handled by Google and is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy. We only use this information to improve our site’s content and user experience. We do not combine Google Analytics data with any personal information, and we don’t receive any personally identifiable information through this tool (Privacy Policy | The Washington Institute).

If you’d prefer not to be included in Google Analytics tracking, you can disable cookies in your browser (see the Cookies section below) or use Google’s opt-out browser add-on. This will prevent Google Analytics from collecting data during your visits.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Like most websites, Aw3s0.me may use cookies (small text files stored on your device) or similar technologies to ensure the site works properly and to analyze traffic. Here’s how we use them:

  • Functional Cookies: These help with basic site functions. For example, WordPress (our site platform) might use a cookie to remember if you’ve seen a notification or to check if your browser supports cookies. These cookies are typically only used to improve your experience and do not contain personal info.
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics sets cookies (such as the _ga cookie) to collect anonymous traffic data. This helps us count visitors and understand how they navigate the site (Privacy Policy | The Washington Institute). The data collected via these cookies is aggregated and not used to identify you personally.

We do not use any advertising cookies or third-party trackers beyond Google Analytics. In other words, you won’t find any marketing or ad-targeting cookies from us, since we don’t run ads or embed outside advertising services on Aw3s0.me.

Your Choices: Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. Keep in mind that blocking cookies might affect some site functionality, but Aw3s0.me will generally still work even if you disable analytics cookies.

Site Platform and Plugins (WordPress, Site Kit, Yoast SEO)

Aw3s0.me is built on WordPress, which is a content management system. We also use a couple of common plugins to enhance the site:

  • Site Kit by Google: This is an official WordPress plugin that connects our site with Google services like Analytics and Search Console. Site Kit helps us install and manage Google Analytics on the site. The plugin itself does not collect any personal data from our visitors (Google Site Kit – About Data, Privacy & Cookies – Cookiedatabase.org); it simply acts as a bridge to Google Analytics and other Google tools. (Any data collected is the analytics data discussed above, handled by Google.)
  • Yoast SEO (Free version): This plugin helps us optimize content for search engines. Yoast SEO does not collect personal information about our visitors (GDPR Compliance. | WordPress.org). It runs entirely on our site to tweak site content and metadata for better SEO. We have not enabled any usage tracking in Yoast that would send data to the plugin developers, so your browsing info stays with us.

Aside from these, we do not use any other third-party services or plugins that collect user data. There are no social media trackers, no advertising networks, and no embedded analytics from other companies on Aw3s0.me. We’ve kept our site pretty minimal in this regard to protect your privacy.

User Accounts and Sign-Ups

Currently, user sign-ups and accounts are disabled on Aw3s0.me. This means we are not collecting any personal information like your name, email address, or password because there’s no place to register or log in right now.

  • If you browse our site, you can do so anonymously. We’re not asking you to create an account or provide personal details to read our content.
  • Because sign-ups are off, we also don’t have features like user profiles, login cookies, or account preferences storing any data.

Future Sign-Ups: We might enable user sign-ups or accounts in the future to offer new features. If that happens, we’ll update this Privacy Policy to let you know what data we would collect for registrations and how we would use and protect it. Rest assured, we’ll still prioritize your privacy and only ask for information that’s necessary for the service.

How We Use Collected Information

To keep things simple: we use the information we collect to run and improve the site. For example:

  • Traffic stats from Google Analytics help us figure out what content is popular and how people are finding us, so we can make Aw3s0.me better.
  • Technical data (like browser type or device) helps ensure the site displays correctly for everyone.
  • If we ever collect an email or contact (for example, if you contact us), we would only use it to respond to you or to provide the service requested.

We do not sell or rent your data to anyone. In fact, we don’t collect personally identifiable data from you in the first place (except possibly an IP address via analytics, which is anonymized). We also don’t share your information with third parties, except the data that goes to Google Analytics as described. Google Analytics data is subject to Google’s privacy terms and is mainly used in aggregate form by us for site analytics.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect any information we have. Since we actually store very little personal data (basically none from visitors, as explained above), our main focus is keeping the site’s software up-to-date and secure. WordPress is kept updated, and we use reputable plugins (like Site Kit and Yoast) to minimize security risks.

That said, no website is 100% secure, but given that we collect minimal information, the risk to your personal data on Aw3s0.me is extremely low. We mostly just want you to enjoy the content without worry!

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, especially if we add new features or services (like enabling user sign-ups or adding any new analytics/tools). When we make changes, we’ll update the “Last updated” date at the bottom of this policy. For significant changes, we might also put a notice on the website so you’re informed.

If the changes affect how we handle personal data, we will highlight what’s different. Your continued use of Aw3s0.me after any changes means you accept the updated policy. Of course, if you have any concerns about the changes, feel free to contact us.

Contact Us

We’re a friendly bunch and we care about your privacy. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us.

You can contact us via email at skidz [at] r-u [dot] me. (We write it that way to avoid spam bots – just replace [at] with @ and [dot] with a . when you email us.) We’ll be happy to hear from you and will do our best to address your concerns.

Last updated: [February 2025]

Thank you for visiting Aw3s0.me and trusting us with your data – even if it’s just some anonymous analytics info. We’re committed to keeping your data safe and your experience enjoyable. Happy browsing!