Cookie & Analytics Policy

Summary

Sprouter does not set any tracking cookies on your device. We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) in permanent cookieless mode, which means we collect aggregate, anonymous site usage data without storing anything on your computer or mobile device.

Because no cookies are placed, no consent banner is required and none is shown. This page explains exactly what data we do and don't collect.

What We Collect

Using GA4 in cookieless mode, we receive the following aggregate data:

• Page views — which pages are visited and how often
• Traffic sources — whether visitors arrive from search engines, social media, or direct links
• Device and browser type — general categories (e.g., "mobile Safari" or "desktop Chrome"), not device identifiers
• Geographic region — country or city-level, derived from anonymized IP addresses
• On-site events — button clicks, scroll depth, and outbound link clicks (aggregate counts only)

All IP addresses are anonymized before processing. We cannot identify individual users, track you across sessions, or link your visit to any personal identity.

What We Don't Do

• We do not set any cookies on your device
• We do not use advertising pixels (Facebook, TikTok, Amazon, Bing, etc.)
• We do not run retargeting or behavioral advertising
• We do not share your data with ad networks
• We do not build user profiles or track you across websites
• We do not use session recording tools (e.g., Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar)

Our Content Security Policy actively blocks third-party tracking scripts from loading on this website.

How Cookieless Analytics Works

Google Analytics 4 supports a "consent mode" where analytics storage is permanently denied. In this mode:

• No _ga, _gid, or other GA cookies are written to your browser
• GA4 sends anonymous "pings" to Google's servers with page-level data
• Google uses statistical modeling to estimate metrics like user counts without identifying individuals
• No cross-session tracking is possible — each page load is independent

This gives us enough data to understand which pages are popular and where traffic comes from, without compromising your privacy.

Third-Party Services

The only third-party analytics service used on getsprouter.com is:

Additionally, Google reCAPTCHA may be used on forms to prevent spam. reCAPTCHA may set its own functional cookies as needed to distinguish humans from bots. These are essential for form security and are not used for advertising or tracking.

Your Rights

Since we don't collect personally identifiable information through this website, there is no personal data to access, correct, or delete. However, you always have the right to:

• Block JavaScript in your browser to prevent GA4 pings entirely
• Use browser extensions like uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger for additional control
• Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser — our analytics configuration respects this signal
• Use Google's Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to block GA4 entirely

Blocking analytics will not affect your experience on our website in any way.

Browser Settings

While this website does not set cookies, your browser settings control how third-party scripts behave. You can manage these in:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Prevent cross-site tracking
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Tracking prevention

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy if we change our analytics approach or add new services. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top. If we ever introduce cookies or tracking that requires consent, we will add a consent mechanism before doing so.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us: