Last updated: February 16, 2026
Who We Are
Dashpadd is a website at dashpadd.com that provides guides for repurposing old iPads and tablets as useful home displays. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site.
What Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact form or email: If you email us at [email protected], we receive your email address and message content.
- Comments: If you leave a comment on an article, we collect your name, email address, and the comment text. Your email address is not displayed publicly.
Information Collected Automatically
- Analytics: We use a self-hosted, cookie-free analytics system to understand how visitors use our site. It collects aggregated data such as pages visited, referring website, country, and device type. No cookies are set, no personal data is stored, and no information is shared with third parties.
- Server logs: Our web host automatically logs your IP address, browser type, and pages requested. These logs are retained for security purposes and automatically deleted after 30 days.
Information We Do NOT Collect
- We do not collect payment information.
- We do not require account registration.
- We do not collect information from children under 13.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve our content
- Respond to your emails or comments
- Ensure the security and functionality of our site
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Cookies
Dashpadd does not set any cookies for analytics or tracking. The only cookies that may be present are:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | Essential site functionality (if you comment) | 1 year |
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Cloudflare — security and performance (privacy policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/)
- Embedded content — articles may include embedded videos (YouTube, etc.) or other content from third-party sites, which may set their own cookies
Affiliate Disclosures
Some links on this site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no extra cost to you. This does not influence our recommendations — we only recommend products and services we genuinely believe are useful. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details.
Your Rights
GDPR (European Union Residents)
If you are in the EU, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Data portability (receive your data in a standard format)
CCPA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your rights
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Retention
- Analytics data: Aggregated, anonymous data retained on our self-hosted analytics system. No personal data is stored.
- Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
- Emails: Retained as long as needed to respond, then deleted.
- Server logs: Automatically deleted after 30 days.
Children’s Privacy
Dashpadd does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, email us at [email protected].