1. Who We Are

Google Associates (“we”, “our”, “us”) is an independent educational website created to help users explore and understand the ecosystem of Google products by category.

We are not affiliated with Google LLC. We are not endorsed, sponsored, or officially connected with Google in any way. All trademarks and product names belong to their respective owners.

We use official Google links and official Google information (such as Help Centers, product pages, and documentation) to keep our content accurate and reliable. However, this website itself is not an official Google website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only a minimal amount of information, and only when necessary for the proper functioning of the website, analytics, or communication with you.

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you use our contact form, you may choose to provide:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your message or questions

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not use it for marketing, advertising, or resale.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information (Non-identifiable)

Like many websites, we may collect basic technical information when you browse the site, such as:

• IP address (which may be anonymized or truncated)
• Browser type and version
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Approximate location (city or region level, when available)

This information is used for analytics and performance monitoring only. It does not allow us to identify you personally.

2.3 Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Remember basic preferences (such as language or layout)
• Measure traffic and performance
• Improve navigation and user experience

We do not use cookies for behavioural advertising, retargeting, or user profiling. Any analytics used are focused on overall, aggregated usage statistics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for a limited set of purposes:

• To respond to messages and questions submitted via the contact form.
• To monitor website performance and understand which pages are visited.
• To maintain and improve the structure and clarity of our Google product categories.
• To ensure the website remains secure and functional.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We also do not use your data for targeted advertising.

4. Third-Party Services and Official Google Links

Our content frequently includes links to external websites, especially:

• Official Google product pages
• Official Google Help Centers
• Official Google documentation or blog articles

We use these official Google links and official Google information to provide accurate, trustworthy references. However, once you leave our website and visit external sites, their own Privacy Policies and Terms of Service apply.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites, including all Google-operated domains.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect any information we collect or receive, including:

• Using secure connections (HTTPS) when you access our website.
• Limiting the amount of data we store.
• Restricting access to personal data to a minimal number of people.

Contact form messages are kept only as long as necessary to respond to your request or to maintain a minimal record of communications, unless you ask us to delete them sooner (where applicable).

6. Your Rights

Depending on your country or region, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• The right to access the information we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information.
• The right to request deletion of your personal data.
• The right to restrict or object to certain types of processing.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, you can contact us using the contact details provided below. We will review and respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete it.

8. International Visitors

Our website may be accessed from different countries. By using this website, you understand that your information may be processed in a country different from your own, even if data protection laws there may be different from those in your jurisdiction.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we handle your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:

Email: contact@googleassociates.com
Website: https://googleassociates.com/contact/