Privacy Policy – Way Back Stacks
Effective Date: January 11, 2026
Way Back Stacks (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share when using our website. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.
1. Information We Collect
a. Visitor Analytics
We use Matomo, a privacy-friendly, self-hosted analytics platform, to understand how visitors use our website. Matomo is configured to track visitors without storing cookies.
The anonymized data collected may include:
- Number of visitors and page views
- Referring websites (if you clicked a link to reach us)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Country (based on IP, anonymized)
This information is used only to improve our website and user experience. It does not identify individual visitors. For more information about Matomo, see Matomo Privacy Policy.
b. Contact Forms and Email Submissions
If you use our contact forms or email us, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any other information you provide in your message
This information is used only to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.
c. Comments
If you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the comment form, as well as your IP address and browser information to help detect spam. This information is stored only for moderation purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Improve website content and usability
- Respond to inquiries submitted via contact forms or email
- Prevent spam or malicious activity
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our site does not use cookies for tracking or analytics. Matomo is configured to operate without storing any cookies, and no personally identifiable information is collected via analytics.
Optional features, such as embedded videos or third-party widgets, may set cookies on your device. Please refer to those providers’ privacy policies for details.
4. Data Retention
We retain collected data only as long as necessary to provide our services and improve our website. Anonymized analytics data may be stored indefinitely for statistical purposes, but it cannot identify individual visitors.
5. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. Please review their privacy policies directly.