Last Updated: June 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how strands.cc (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website at https://hints.strands.cc (“the Site”). By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit strands.cc, our servers and third-party analytics tools automatically record certain information, including:
Your IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring URL (the page you visited before ours)
Pages viewed and time spent on each page
Date and time of your visit
Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
This information is used solely to understand how visitors use the Site, to improve performance and content, and to diagnose technical issues. This data is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
2. Cookies and Web Beacons
Like most websites, strands.cc uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies we use include:
Functional cookies: These remember your preferences and settings across visits.
Analytics cookies: These help us understand site traffic patterns using tools such as Google Analytics.
Advertising cookies: These are placed by our advertising partners (see Section 5) to serve you relevant advertisements.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of the Site may not function properly without cookies.
3. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to track visitor behaviour. The data collected is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the [Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).
For more information on how Google uses your data, see [Google’s Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).
4. Google AdSense and Advertising
We display advertisements on this Site served by Google AdSense. Google AdSense uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites on the Internet.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting [Google’s Ad Settings](https://www.google.com/settings/ads) or by visiting [www.aboutads.info](http://www.aboutads.info/choices/).
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website. These third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology such as cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons in their advertisements and links, which are sent directly to users’ browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and to personalise the advertising content you see.
hints.strands.cc has no access to or control over the cookies used by Google AdSense or other third-party advertisers. The content of third-party advertisements is the sole responsibility of the advertiser.
5. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience and information purposes only. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of those sites and accept no responsibility for them. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.
6. Data Retention
We retain automatically collected analytics data for a maximum of 26 months, after which it is deleted or anonymised. We do not retain any personally identifiable information unless you contact us directly (see Section 8).
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to access — You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification— You may request correction of any inaccurate personal data.
Right to erasure— You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
Right to restrict processing — You may request that we limit how we use your personal data.
Right to data portability— You may request that we transfer your data to another organisation or directly to you.
Right to object — You may object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [support@strands.cc](mailto:support@strands.cc). We will respond within 30 days.
8. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
– Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold about you.
– Request deletion of your personal information.
– Opt out of the sale of your personal information. (Note: hints.strands.cc does not sell personal information.)
– Non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights.
To submit a CCPA request, contact us at [support@strands.cc](mailto:support@strands.cc).
9. Children’s Privacy
strands.cc does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has submitted personal information to this Site, please contact us immediately at [support@strands.cc](mailto:support@strands.cc) and we will take prompt steps to delete it.
10. 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 any changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise any of your data rights, please contact us:
Email: [support@strands.cc](mailto:support@strands.cc)
Contact form:[strands.cc/contact/](https://hints.strands.cc/contact/)
We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 5 business days.