Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 7, 2026
Guitar Basics 101 (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website guitarbasics101.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect limited information in the following ways:
- Automatically collected data – When you visit the site, our hosting provider and tools may log basic technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and referring website. This is standard for almost every website.
- Cookies and similar technologies – We and our partners may use cookies to understand how the site is used and to show relevant advertisements.
- Information you voluntarily provide – If you contact us by email or through any future contact form, we will receive the information you choose to send (such as your name and email address).
We do not require user accounts and do not collect sensitive personal information such as payment details, government IDs, or precise location data.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information described above to:
- Operate and improve the website
- Understand which pages and content are most useful
- Display relevant advertisements (including through Google AdSense)
- Respond to messages you send us
- Protect the site against abuse or technical issues
3. Advertising and Third-Party Services
We may use third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to show ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
We may also use tools such as:
- Google Analytics (or similar analytics tools) to understand site traffic
- YouTube embeds for video content
- RSS feed widgets (such as FeedWind)
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We and our partners use cookies for:
- Essential site functionality
- Analytics and performance measurement
- Advertising
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the site.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with:
- Service providers that help us operate the website (hosting, analytics, advertising)
- Authorities if required by law
6. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
8. Your Choices
You can:
- Adjust cookie settings in your browser
- Opt out of personalized Google ads via Google’s Ads Settings
- Contact us to request information about data we may hold related to you
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [contact@guitarbasics101.com]