Cookie & Analytics Policy

Summary

getsprouter.com uses Google Analytics 4 in permanent cookieless mode. That site does not set _ga or other analytics cookies.

The shop at shop.getsprouter.com loads Meta's pixel. That pixel sets an _fbp cookie on .getsprouter.com, so a visit to the shop can place the cookie on the parent domain. The decision is to move the store off getsprouter.com so the cookie cannot be scoped onto the main domain. Until that move is complete, the shop can still set _fbp.

sprouter_utm is not a cookie. When a page address includes utm_source, this site writes those campaign values to sessionStorage and copies them onto sprouter.online/quick-edit links. Session storage lasts for the browser tab and is not sent to the server with later requests.

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

• getsprouter.com does not set Google Analytics cookies
• getsprouter.com does not load a Meta, TikTok, Amazon, or Bing pixel. The shop does load Meta's pixel, described below
• getsprouter.com does not run retargeting or behavioral advertising
• getsprouter.com does not share your visits 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)

The Content Security Policy on getsprouter.com blocks third-party tracking scripts on this website. It does not control shop.getsprouter.com.

Shop pixel

shop.getsprouter.com is a separate store. Its pages load connect.facebook.net and set _fbp on .getsprouter.com. getsprouter.com HTML does not load that script.

Moving the store off getsprouter.com is the chosen fix, so the cookie cannot be scoped onto the main domain. This page will be updated again when that move is complete and the cookie is no longer set from a getsprouter.com host.

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

Third-party analytics and advertising tools that can run on a getsprouter.com host:

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" or Global Privacy Control in your browser — either signal enables restricted data processing in our analytics configuration
• 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

Browser settings control cookies set by the shop and by other third-party scripts. 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. This revision records the shop pixel and the decision to move the store off getsprouter.com.

Contact Us

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