Last Updated: October 27, 2025
Off Grid Shelters (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates offgridshelters.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site.
By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Site.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Contact us via email, contact forms, or phone
- Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
- Request information about our services
- Submit comments, questions, or feedback
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Any other information you choose to provide
1.2 Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Device identifiers
- Clickstream data
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
- To improve our Site’s content, functionality, and user experience
- To analyze Site usage and trends
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
- To comply with legal obligations
- To display personalized advertising based on your interests
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Important Information About Third-Party Advertising
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website or other websites.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info.
3.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and provide a better user experience.
3.2 Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Analytics Cookies: We use cookies from Google Analytics and similar services to understand how visitors interact with our Site. These cookies collect information such as:
- Number of visitors and pageviews
- Time spent on pages
- Navigation paths through the Site
- Geographic location (country/city level)
- Device and browser information
Advertising Cookies: We participate in third-party advertising programs, including Google AdSense. These cookies are used to:
- Serve advertisements relevant to your interests
- Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Track whether you’ve already seen a particular ad
3.3 Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies
- Block all or specific cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site and your ability to access certain features.
4. Third-Party Services and Advertising
4.1 Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies and other tracking technologies to serve ads based on your browsing history and interests across the web.
Google may use the DoubleClick cookie to serve more relevant ads across the web and limit the number of times a given ad is shown to you. When you view or click on an ad, a cookie may be set to help better provide advertisements that may be of interest to you.
For more information about how Google uses data when you use our Site, please visit: How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps
4.2 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze Site traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. Google Analytics uses its own cookies to track visitor interactions.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
4.3 Other Third-Party Services
We may use additional third-party services such as:
- Email marketing platforms (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
- Social media plugins (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.)
- Content delivery networks (CDNs)
- Website hosting services
These third parties may collect information about your use of our Site according to their own privacy policies.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting business, or serving our users (e.g., email service providers, analytics providers, hosting companies). These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.
- Advertising Partners: As described above, we work with advertising partners like Google AdSense who may collect and use information about your visits to our Site and other websites to provide relevant advertisements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure server infrastructure
- Regular security assessments
- Limited access to personal information by employees and contractors
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Rights
7.1 General Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
7.2 GDPR Rights (European Economic Area Residents)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
- The right to be informed about data processing
- The right to restrict processing in certain circumstances
Our lawful basis for processing your personal information includes consent, contract performance, legal obligations, and legitimate interests.
7.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we’ve collected
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights
7.4 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we or our service providers operate.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Factors we consider in determining retention periods include:
- The nature and sensitivity of the information
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- The purposes for which we collected the information
- Whether the purposes can be achieved through other means
11. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers incorporate a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals due to the lack of industry standards for compliance.
13. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list, we will send you periodic emails about our services, projects, and relevant information about off-grid living and sustainable construction.
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by:
- Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email
- Contacting us directly at info@offgridshelters.com
Please note that even if you unsubscribe from marketing emails, we may still send you transactional or administrative messages related to your inquiries or our services.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated through:
- A prominent notice on our Site
- Email notification (if you’ve provided your email address)
Your continued use of our Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Off Grid Shelters LLC
1234 Wilderness Way
Sustainable Valley, CA 95000
United States
Email: info@offgridshelters.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.
16. Consent
By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.