Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 10, 2026

WildJoule (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates the website wildjoule.com (the “Service”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service.

1. Information we collect

Automatically collected

  • Browser & device data (user agent, IP address, screen size, operating system) — collected by Google Analytics 4 via Site Kit
  • Pages viewed, time on page, referral source — collected by Google Analytics 4
  • Search queries that led you here — collected by Google Search Console via Site Kit

Voluntarily provided

  • Name, email address — only if you submit the contact form or subscribe to a future newsletter
  • Comments — name and email if you comment on a post

2. How we use information

  • Improve the content and structure of the site
  • Respond to contact form submissions
  • Send newsletters (only if you explicitly subscribe — coming later)
  • Comply with legal obligations

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

3. Affiliate links and tracking cookies

WildJoule participates 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.

When you click an Amazon affiliate link on our site:

  • Amazon may set tracking cookies on your browser
  • We earn a commission if you make a qualifying purchase within Amazon’s cookie window (typically 24 hours)
  • You pay nothing extra — the commission comes from Amazon’s margin
  • We never see your personal Amazon account data, payment info, or purchase details beyond aggregate commission reports

See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details.

4. Cookies

We use these types of cookies: Essential (site functionality, set by WordPress), Analytics (track aggregate usage, set by Google Analytics 4), Affiliate (attribute referral sales, set by Amazon), and Caching (site speed, set by LiteSpeed Cache).

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Doing so will not affect site functionality but may affect anonymized analytics.

5. Third-party services

We use these third-party services that may collect data:

6. Data retention

  • Analytics data: retained per Google Analytics 4 defaults (14 months for user-level data)
  • Contact form submissions: retained for 2 years for support continuity, then deleted
  • Comments: retained indefinitely unless you request deletion

7. Your rights (GDPR / CCPA)

If you’re in the EU or California, you have the right to request a copy of personal data we hold about you, request correction or deletion of your data, and withdraw consent to data processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us via our contact page.

8. Children’s privacy

WildJoule is intended for an adult audience. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 16.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy. Material changes will be noted with a new “Last updated” date at the top.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy: use the form on our Contact page.

Affiliate links, cookies & analytics

Wild Joule is reader-supported. We use Google Analytics (via Google Site Kit) to understand site usage, and — once enrolled in affiliate programs such as Amazon Associates — outbound product links may set third-party cookies so retailers can attribute qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. You can control non-essential cookies via our consent banner and your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy and Affiliate Disclosure. To exercise privacy rights (access, correction, deletion), contact us.