The Cubic Yard

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

1. Overview

The Cubic Yard ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website thecubicyard.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. We are committed to handling your data with care and transparency.

2. Information We Collect

Usage Data (automatically collected)

When you visit our site, we automatically collect standard server log information including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs. This data is collected through Google Analytics (GA4) and is used solely to understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.

Calculator inputs (not stored)

When you use our calculators, the numbers you enter (dimensions, depth, area) are processed entirely in your browser. We do not store, transmit, or log any values you enter into our calculators. No personally identifiable information is associated with calculator usage.

Contact form submissions

If you contact us via our contact page, we collect your name and email address to respond to your inquiry. We do not share this information with third parties or use it for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Advertising

Our site uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): Help us understand site traffic and user behavior. Data is anonymized and aggregated.
  • Advertising cookies: We display ads through Google AdSense, which may use cookies to show relevant advertisements based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized advertising at adssettings.google.com.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

4. How We Use Information

  • To provide and improve our calculators and guides
  • To analyze site traffic and understand user needs
  • To respond to contact form inquiries
  • To display relevant advertising through Google AdSense

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

6. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for 26 months per Google Analytics default settings. Contact form inquiries are retained for up to 12 months unless you request deletion.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us.