Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Junkyard Genius is a free, open-source DIY project guide hosted at junkyard.build. This policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the site. GA4 collects:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Device type, browser, and general location (country/region)
- Interactions such as search queries, filter usage, and button clicks
GA4 uses cookies (_ga, _gid) to distinguish unique visitors. No personally identifiable information (name, email, address) is collected through analytics.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Local Storage
The site uses your browser's localStorage to remember:
- Builds you've marked as "Completed"
- Builds on your "Want to Build" list
This data stays entirely in your browser. It is never sent to any server.
Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics visitor ID | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics session ID | 24 hours |
No advertising or third-party tracking cookies are used.
Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics — analytics (see above)
- Google Fonts — the Inter typeface is loaded from Google's CDN
- Vercel — hosting provider
Data We Do Not Collect
- Email addresses (no signup or newsletter)
- Payment information
- Personal information of any kind
Contact
Questions about this policy? Open an issue on GitHub.