Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

The Bot Yard ("we", "us", or "our") operates thebotyard.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, browser type, IP address, and referring URL — collected automatically via server logs and analytics tools.
• Contact Information: If you contact us via our contact form, we collect your name and email address.
• Cookies: We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and serve relevant advertising. See the Cookies section below.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and improve the website
• To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form
• To serve personalised advertisements via Google AdSense
• To analyse site traffic and user behaviour (Google Analytics)

3. Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly
• Analytics cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to help us understand how visitors use the site
• Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads relevant to your interests

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently:

• Google Analytics — website traffic analysis (Google Privacy Policy)
• Google AdSense — advertising (Google Ads Policy)
• Clearbit Logo API — company logo images (no personal data shared)

5. Affiliate Links

Some links on The Bot Yard are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend tools we believe provide genuine value to business owners.

6. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Server logs are retained for 90 days. Analytics data follows Google's standard retention policies.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct or delete your personal data. To make a request, contact us at info@thebotyard.com.

8. Children's Privacy

The Bot Yard is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top.

10. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions: info@thebotyard.com