SystemStackHQ.com | Effective Date: May 6, 2025 | Last Updated: May 6, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how SystemStackHQ.com collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit this site. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Who We Are
SystemStackHQ.com is an independent technical reference site covering cloud UCaaS deployments, Microsoft Teams Calling, Cisco Webex Calling, and enterprise networking. The site is operated by an individual based in the United States.
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at: contact@hardtmediallc.com
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly: If you use our contact form, we collect your name and email address solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent.
Information collected automatically: When you visit the site, we may automatically collect certain technical information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This is collected through analytics tools described below.
Browser tools: All calculator and reference tools on SystemStackHQ.com run entirely in your browser. We do not collect, store, or transmit any data you enter into these tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve the site and its content
- To respond to contact form submissions
- To understand how visitors use the site through aggregated analytics
- To serve relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks
- To earn commissions through affiliate links where applicable
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to support site functionality and analytics. Types of cookies used may include:
- Analytics cookies: Used to understand visitor behavior (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: Used by third-party ad networks to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance
- Functional cookies: Used to remember preferences and support site features
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Third-Party Services
This site may use the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis. Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense — display advertising. Google Privacy Policy
- Affiliate networks — we may participate in affiliate programs. Affiliate links are disclosed per FTC guidelines.
6. Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure
SystemStackHQ.com may display advertisements served by third-party ad networks including Google AdSense. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to show you ads based on your browsing history across sites.
Some links on this site may be affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase — at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our content or recommendations. All affiliate links are disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines.
7. Your Rights (California Residents — CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to: know what personal information we collect and how it is used; request deletion of your personal information; and opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@hardtmediallc.com.
8. Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and are then deleted. Analytics data is retained per the settings of the applicable third-party platform.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at: contact@hardtmediallc.com