Last updated: June 4, 2026
Who We Are
Dashpadd (dashpadd.com) is operated by Ediblesites Ltd., a company registered in England (No. 12109195). Registered office: 71-75 Shelton Street, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom.
The data controller for your personal information is Adam Marash, who can be reached at [email protected].
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
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site. GA4 collects data such as pages visited, time on page, referring website, country, device type, and browser. Google Analytics uses cookies (see the Cookies section below) and processes data on Google’s servers. For details on how Google handles this data, see Google’s Privacy Policy.
- 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 uses the following cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics – distinguishes visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics – maintains session state | 2 years |
| WordPress | Essential site functionality (if you comment) | 1 year |
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the site.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Google Analytics – website analytics (privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy). You can opt out using the
Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. - 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: Collected by Google Analytics and retained according to our GA4 settings (14 months). Data is aggregated and used for trend analysis only.
- 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].