Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Universe Hardware (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website
univers-hardware.org (the “Site”). This page informs you of our policies
regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our Site.
Information We Collect
We do not directly collect personal information such as your name, email address, or phone
number unless you voluntarily submit it through our Contact page. When you visit our Site,
certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Cookies
Our Site uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to analyze site traffic.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. We use:
- Essential cookies — Required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics cookies — We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors
interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports
website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out by installing the
Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. - Affiliate cookies — When you click an Amazon affiliate link on our Site,
Amazon places a cookie on your device to track the referral. This cookie is governed by
Amazon’s Privacy Policy.
Amazon Associates Program
Universe Hardware is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program,
an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees
by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you click on an Amazon link and make a purchase,
we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (Amazon.com, manufacturer websites,
GitHub, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external
sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Data Retention
We retain analytics data for up to 26 months. If you contact us via email, we retain your
message and email address for the purpose of responding to your inquiry. You may request
deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of analytics tracking
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@univers-hardware.org
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal
information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information,
please contact us so we can delete it.
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. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes
acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 admin@univers-hardware.org