Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-03-27

This Privacy Policy describes how TrendWatch (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit trends.thicket.sh (the “Site”).

Information We Collect

Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID: G-E0CF8H2DGH) to collect anonymized usage data, including:

Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referral source (how you found us)
Device type, browser, and operating system
Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
Interactions with site features

Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique users. You can opt out of analytics tracking via the cookie consent banner or by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Local Storage

We use your browser's localStorage to save your preferences (such as dark mode, recently used tools, and cookie consent choice). This data never leaves your device.

Cookies

Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics	Maintains session state	2 years

How We Use Your Information

To understand how visitors use our Site and improve its content
To monitor site performance and fix issues
To inform decisions about new features and tools

Third-Party Services

We share anonymized analytics data with Google through Google Analytics. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

You have the right to:

Access — Request a copy of the data we hold about you
Deletion — Request that we delete your data
Portability — Receive your data in a machine-readable format
Objection — Object to data processing at any time
Withdraw consent — Withdraw cookie consent via the banner or by clearing your browser cookies

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@thicket.sh.

Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted. localStorage data persists until you clear your browser data.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at privacy@thicket.sh.