Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2024

Welcome to Filament Quarry (filamentquarry.com). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our site. This Privacy Policy explains our practices in plain language. By using Filament Quarry, you agree to the collection and use of information as described below.

Information We Collect

We collect a limited amount of information to help us understand how visitors use our site and to improve the content and reviews we publish.

• Usage and Analytics Data: We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about page views, session duration, device type, browser type, approximate location (city/country level), and referral sources. This helps us understand which reviews and guides are most useful to readers.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as browser local storage) to remember your preferences, track site performance, and support advertising and affiliate link functionality. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that do not personally identify you.
• Voluntarily Provided Information: If you contact us via our contact form, subscribe to a newsletter, or leave a comment, we may collect your name, email address, and any information you choose to share with us.
• Log Data: Our web server automatically logs standard technical information, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited, for security and troubleshooting purposes.

How We Use Your Information

• To operate, maintain, and improve Filament Quarry's content, layout, and functionality.
• To analyze site traffic and understand reader interests, which helps us decide which 3D printers and filaments to review next.
• To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form.
• To send occasional newsletters or updates if you have opted in, which you may unsubscribe from at any time.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse of our site.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies help our site function properly and allow us to serve relevant content and advertising. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain features of the site, such as saved preferences. We may use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: required for basic site functionality.
• Analytics cookies: help us understand visitor behavior (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Advertising and affiliate cookies: used by third-party networks, including Amazon, to track referral traffic and purchases made through affiliate links.

Third-Party Services

Filament Quarry works with third-party services that may collect information as described in their own privacy policies. These include:

• Google Analytics: for traffic and behavior analysis.
• Amazon Associates Program: for affiliate link tracking and referral commissions.
• Advertising networks: that may display ads on our site and use cookies to serve relevant content.
• Email service providers: if you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address may be processed by a third-party email delivery platform.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Affiliate Disclosure

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial ratings or recommendations.

Data Retention

We retain analytics and log data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, typically no longer than 26 months, consistent with standard analytics retention settings. Information you voluntarily submit, such as newsletter sign-ups, is retained until you request removal or unsubscribe.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below, and we will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Children's Privacy

Filament Quarry is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.