Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 1, 2026
Overview
UtilYard ("we", "us", "our") operates utilyard.com. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.
All tools on UtilYard run entirely in your browser. Your input data is never sent to our servers and is never stored.
Information we collect
We collect limited data through third-party services:
- Google Analytics (GA4) — We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. This collects anonymized usage data including pages visited, time spent, general location (country/region), device type, and browser. Google Analytics sets cookies on your device to track sessions.
- Google AdSense — We display ads served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit here and elsewhere on the internet.
Cookies
We use the following cookies:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users (2-year expiry) |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Session state (2-year expiry) |
| theme | UtilYard | Remembers your light/dark preference (local storage) |
| Various | Google AdSense | Ad personalization and frequency capping |
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can opt out of personalized ads at adssettings.google.com.
How we use data
- —To understand which tools and guides are most useful
- —To identify and fix performance or usability issues
- —To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
We do not sell your data. We do not share your data with any third parties other than Google Analytics and Google AdSense as described above.
Third-party links
Some pages may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.
Children's privacy
UtilYard is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the "last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent to schroeder@canary.is.