Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

HardwareCommander ("we", "us", "our") operates https://hardwarecommander.com. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our website.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to operate our website effectively:

  • Page views: We track which pages are visited to understand popular content. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
  • IP addresses: We apply a one-way SHA256 hash to IP addresses. This means we cannot reverse the hash to determine your actual IP address. The hashed value is used solely for deduplicating page views (preventing the same visit from being counted multiple times within a 30-minute window).
  • User agent: We record browser user agent strings for analytics purposes (e.g., understanding what browsers our visitors use).
  • Referrer data: We record the referring URL to understand how visitors find our site (e.g., from search engines, social media).

What We Do NOT Collect

  • We do not collect personally identifiable information (PII)
  • We do not use cookies for tracking (no cookie banner needed)
  • We do not store raw IP addresses
  • We do not collect email addresses, names, or contact information through our blog pages
  • We do not sell any data to third parties

Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand site traffic and user behavior in aggregate. GA4 may collect data including pages visited, time spent on site, approximate geographic location, and device information. Google Analytics data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

Google Analytics uses cookies. You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Amazon Associates

HardwareCommander is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click on Amazon product links on our site, Amazon may collect information about you as governed by Amazon's Privacy Notice.

We do not have access to any personal information Amazon collects through affiliate links.

Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to external sites (primarily Amazon.com). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

Data Security

We implement appropriate measures to protect the limited data we collect. IP hashing ensures we cannot trace page views back to individual users. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please visit our About page for more information about HardwareCommander.