This policy explains what Small Tool Shop collects when you visit and the choices you have. The short version: we collect as little as an ad-supported site can run on.
What we collect
Like most sites, our web server keeps standard logs: your IP address, browser type, and the pages you asked for.
We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to count visits and see which articles get read. Analytics cookies may be set in your browser for this.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files a site stores in your browser. We use them for analytics and for ad delivery. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings; the site still works, though some features may degrade.
Advertising
We show ads served by third-party networks, including Google AdSense. These partners may use cookies (including the Google advertising cookie) to show ads based on your visits to this and other sites.
You can opt out of personalized ads through Google’s Ads Settings and through the industry opt-out page at aboutads.info.
Affiliate links
Clicking a link to a product we reviewed may place a cookie from the vendor or its affiliate network so the sale can be attributed. That is governed by the vendor’s own privacy policy.
What we do not do
We do not sell your personal information. We do not run comment accounts or newsletters, so there is no account data to lose. If you email us, we use your address only to reply.
Changes
If this policy changes, the new version replaces this page and the date below is updated. Last updated: July 29, 2026.
Contact
Privacy questions go to [email protected].