Privacy policy

Last updated April 13, 2026

Questions? Email us at support@yardstone.com

At a glance

Sensitive data collected
None
Third-party data sources
None
Data sold to third parties
Never
Retention after account closure
Up to 6 months
AI service providers
Anthropic, Google Cloud AI
Minimum age
18 years

1. What information do we collect?

Information you provide

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you register, contact us, or participate in our Services:

  • Names
  • Phone numbers
  • Email addresses
  • Job titles

We do not collect sensitive personal information.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our Services, we automatically collect certain technical data:

  • Log & usage data — IP address, browser type, pages viewed, timestamps, and in-app actions
  • Device data — device identifiers, hardware model, operating system, ISP or carrier
  • Location data — derived from your IP or device GPS. You can opt out via device settings, though some features may be affected.

We also collect information via cookies and similar technologies. See Section 4 for details.

Google API

Our use of information from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including its Limited Use requirements.

2. How do we process your information?

We process your personal information only when we have a valid legal basis to do so. Purposes include:

  • Account creation and authentication
  • Responding to your inquiries and support requests
  • Evaluating and improving our Services and marketing
  • Identifying usage trends
  • Complying with legal obligations

3. When and with whom do we share your information?

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

  • Business transfers — during a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of company assets
  • Google Maps Platform APIs — to power location-based features. Google may use GPS, Wi-Fi, and cell tower data to estimate your location.

We have not sold or shared personal information with third parties for commercial purposes in the past 12 months, and we will not do so in the future.

4. Cookies and other tracking technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and pixels to maintain security, save preferences, and support core site functions. We also permit third-party providers to use tracking technologies for analytics and advertising on our Services.

To opt out of targeted advertising under applicable US state laws, submit a request as described in Section 11.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how our Services are used. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

5. AI-based products

We offer features powered by artificial intelligence through third-party AI providers, including Anthropic and Google Cloud AI. Your inputs, outputs, and related personal information may be shared with these providers to operate AI features.

Our AI products are used for: text analysis, AI automation, AI insights, and AI applications. You must not use our AI products in ways that violate any AI provider's terms or policies.

6. How long do we keep your information?

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this notice, or as required by law. We will not keep your information longer than six months after your account is terminated.

When there is no longer a legitimate need to process your data, we will delete or anonymize it. If immediate deletion is not possible (e.g., data held in backups), we will securely isolate it until deletion is feasible.

7. How do we keep your information safe?

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission or storage technology is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee that unauthorized parties will never access your data. Please only access our Services within a secure environment.

8. Do we collect information from minors?

We do not knowingly collect data from or market to anyone under 18. By using our Services, you confirm you are at least 18, or a parent/guardian consenting on behalf of a minor dependent.

If we learn we have collected data from someone under 18, we will deactivate the account and promptly delete the data. Contact us at support@yardstone.com if you believe we have collected data from a minor.

9. Your privacy rights

Depending on your location, you may have various rights over your personal data. You can exercise them by contacting us at any time:

  • Withdraw consent — contact us using the details in Section 13. Note this doesn't affect lawfulness of prior processing.
  • Review or update your account — log in to your account settings or contact us.
  • Terminate your account — contact us; we will deactivate your account and remove your data from active databases (some data may be retained for legal or fraud-prevention purposes).

For cookie preferences, most browsers allow you to remove or block cookies — note this may affect certain features of our Services.

Email support@yardstone.com with privacy questions or requests.

10. Do-not-track controls

We do not currently respond to Do-Not-Track (DNT) browser signals, as no uniform technical standard for recognizing and implementing DNT has been finalized. If such a standard is adopted, we will update this notice.

California law requires us to disclose this position: we do not respond to DNT signals at this time.

11. US residents' specific privacy rights

Residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia may have the following rights:

Know if we are processing your data
Access your personal data
Correct inaccuracies
Request deletion
Obtain a copy of your data
Non-discrimination for exercising rights
Opt out of targeted advertising or data sales
Opt out of profiling

Personal information collected (past 12 months)

Category Examples Collected
Identifiers Name, email, IP address, account name Yes
California Customer Records Name, contact info, employment info Yes
Protected classifications Gender, age, race, ethnicity No
Commercial information Purchase history, financial details No
Biometric information Fingerprints, voiceprints No
Internet/network activity Browsing history, interest data No
Geolocation data Device location No
Sensitive personal information No

How to exercise your rights

Submit a data subject access request or email support@yardstone.com. Authorized agents must provide written, signed permission from you. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.

Appeals

If we decline your request, you may appeal by emailing support@yardstone.com. If your appeal is denied, you may file a complaint with your state attorney general.

California "Shine the Light" law

California residents may request, once per year and free of charge, information about personal data disclosed to third parties for direct marketing. Submit such requests in writing using the contact details in Section 13.

12. Updates to this notice

We may update this Privacy Notice periodically. The date at the top reflects the latest revision. We may notify you of material changes by posting a notice or contacting you directly. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

13. How to contact us

Yardstone, Inc
5643 47th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136
United States
support@yardstone.com

14. Review, update, or delete your data

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information — and to withdraw consent to our processing. To make a request, submit a data subject access request or contact us using the details in Section 13.