Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how TanklessGeek.com ("TanklessGeek," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website at tanklessgeek.com.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit TanklessGeek.com, we automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages
  • Referring URL (the page you visited before ours)
  • IP address (anonymized where possible)
  • Date and time of your visit

This information is collected using cookies and similar tracking technologies, as well as through our analytics provider (Google Analytics 4). We use this data to understand how visitors use our site and to improve our content.

Information You Provide

We do not currently have forms, accounts, or subscriptions on TanklessGeek.com. If you contact us by email, we receive and store your email address and the content of your message. We use this only to respond to your inquiry.

Cookies

TanklessGeek.com uses cookies - small text files stored on your device - for the following purposes:

  • Analytics cookies: Google Analytics 4 places cookies to track aggregate visitor behavior. This helps us understand which content is useful. Google's data practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Affiliate tracking cookies: When you click an affiliate link on our site (such as an Amazon link), the affiliate network may place a cookie on your device to attribute any purchase you make. Amazon Associates, for example, uses cookies to track referrals for up to 24 hours.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some websites you visit, though it will not affect your experience on TanklessGeek.com in any meaningful way.

Affiliate Disclosure

TanklessGeek.com participates in affiliate advertising programs. When you click a product link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. These programs include:

  • Amazon Associates: We earn from qualifying purchases through links marked with our Amazon affiliate tag (liveoutloud0a-20). Amazon's data practices are governed by Amazon's Privacy Notice.
  • Other affiliate programs: We may also include links to other retailers or manufacturers who have affiliate programs. These are identified in our disclosures.

Affiliate commissions do not influence our editorial recommendations. See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Analyze site traffic and improve content
  • Understand which products and topics are most relevant to our readers
  • Respond to inquiries sent to us by email
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

Our site uses the following third-party services that may collect information about your visit:

Data Retention

Analytics data collected by Google Analytics 4 is retained according to Google's standard data retention policies (default: 14 months for user-level data). Email correspondence is retained for as long as necessary to resolve your inquiry and for up to 2 years thereafter.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete information we hold about you. To exercise these rights or ask questions about our data practices, contact us at: contact@tanklessgeek.com

California residents may have additional rights under the CCPA. EU residents may have additional rights under the GDPR. We honor applicable requests regardless of geography.

Children's Privacy

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

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects when the policy was most recently changed. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices should be directed to: contact@tanklessgeek.com