Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 26, 2025

Hey Der Folks ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://heyderfolks.com (the "Site").

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights with respect to that information.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you contact us via the contact form or email, we may collect:

  • Your name and email address
  • The information you include in your message

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through third-party services, including:

  • IP address (or IP-derived location such as country or region)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site
  • Referring URLs

This information is used for analytics, site performance, and security purposes.

2. Third-Party Services We Use

We use the following third-party services, which may collect, store, and process data according to their own privacy policies.

a. Cloudflare

We use Cloudflare for security, performance optimization, and Cloudflare Web Analytics.

Cloudflare may process:

  • IP addresses
  • Network traffic data
  • Browser and device information

Cloudflare acts as a data processor on our behalf.

Cloudflare Privacy Policy

b. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to measure shortlink click events.

Google Analytics may collect:

  • Usage data related to shortlink clicks
  • Cookies or device identifiers (depending on configuration)
  • IP address (subject to Google’s anonymization practices)

This data helps us understand which shortlinks are used.

Google Privacy Policy
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c. Google AdSense

If we are approved and enable Google AdSense, it may be used to display advertisements.

Google AdSense uses:

  • Cookies (including DoubleClick cookies)
  • Device identifiers
  • Browsing behavior

These technologies enable Google and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting: https://adssettings.google.com

More information on how Google manages advertising data: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

We and our third-party partners may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns
  • Measure site performance
  • Serve relevant advertisements

Cloudflare Web Analytics is designed to be cookieless. If Google AdSense is enabled, it uses cookies. Google Analytics may use cookies or identifiers depending on configuration.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

4. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the Site
  • Understand how visitors use the Site
  • Improve content and user experience
  • Monitor site performance and security
  • Display advertisements if AdSense is enabled

We do not sell your personal information.

5. International Visitors

Hey Der Folks is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including the right to:

  • Access personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Opt out of targeted advertising

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may request information about:

  • Categories of personal data collected
  • Purpose of collection
  • Third parties with whom data is shared

To make a request, contact us at the email below.

7. Children’s Information

Hey Der Folks does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information on this Site, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:

[email protected]