Privacy & Cookie Policy

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Introduction

This privacy policy explains how howtoassemble.it collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. We are committed to keeping your data safe and being transparent about what we collect.

Information We Collect

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use this website. We do not collect names, email addresses, or other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily submit it through our contact forms.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our website. GA4 collects anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, device information, and general geographic location (country/region level).

We use this data to improve our assembly guides, understand which products are most popular, and optimize the user experience. Google Analytics may also collect data as described in Google's Privacy Policy.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. Our website uses the following cookies:

Local Storage

We use your browser's local storage to save your preferences (such as metric/imperial unit selection) and assembly progress. This data stays on your device and is never sent to our servers.

YouTube Embeds

Our assembly guides may include embedded YouTube videos. When you interact with a YouTube video, YouTube may set its own cookies and collect data according to Google's Privacy Policy. We have no control over these cookies.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.

Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, although doing so may affect your experience on this and other websites. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted. We do not store any personal data on our own servers.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Last updated: April 2026