Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 20, 2026

Last Updated: January 20, 2026

The Short Version

We collect minimal data. We use cookies for analytics and affiliate tracking. We don’t sell your information. We don’t spam you.

For the details, keep reading.

Who We Are

Standard1910.com is an educational website focused on OSHA Lockout/Tagout compliance under 29 CFR 1910.147. This privacy policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site and how we use it.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect:

  • Your email address
  • Your name (if provided)
  • The content of your message

We use this information only to respond to your inquiry. We don’t add you to marketing lists unless you explicitly request it.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Standard1910.com, we automatically collect:

Analytics Data

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • General geographic location (country/region level)
  • Device type and browser
  • Operating system

Technical Data

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Screen resolution

We collect this data to understand how people use our site and improve our content. We use [Google Analytics / your analytics provider] for this purpose.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use them for:

Essential Cookies

These make the site work properly. They don’t track you for advertising purposes.

Analytics Cookies

These help us understand site usage patterns — which articles are helpful, where people leave, what content we should create. This data is aggregated and doesn’t identify you personally.

Affiliate Cookies

When you click an affiliate link, the retailer may set a cookie to track that you came from our site. This is how we earn commissions on qualifying purchases. These cookies are set by third parties (Amazon, safety equipment retailers, etc.), not by us.

Managing Cookies

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Instructions vary by browser:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Blocking cookies may affect site functionality and our ability to improve content based on usage patterns.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to your questions or comments
  • Analyze site traffic and improve content
  • Track affiliate referrals (via third-party cookies)
  • Maintain site security
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not:

  • Sell your personal information
  • Share your email with third parties for marketing
  • Build profiles for targeted advertising
  • Use your data for purposes unrelated to site operation

Third-Party Services

Analytics

We use analytics services to understand site usage. These services may collect information about your device and browsing behavior. See their privacy policies for details:

Affiliate Partners

When you click affiliate links and make purchases, those retailers collect information according to their own privacy policies. We receive only:

  • Confirmation that a purchase was made
  • Commission amount earned
  • Product category (not specific items)

We do not receive your name, address, payment information, or specific purchase details from affiliate partners.

Hosting

Our site is hosted by [hosting provider]. They may collect server logs including IP addresses as part of normal operations.

Data Retention

  • Contact form submissions: Retained until your inquiry is resolved, then deleted within 90 days unless ongoing correspondence continues
  • Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized; retained according to our analytics provider’s policies (typically 26 months for Google Analytics)
  • Affiliate data: We do not store affiliate transaction data; this is maintained by affiliate partners

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you

Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data

Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data

Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

Portability: Request transfer of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email address]. We’ll respond within 30 days.

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we don’t sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

European Residents (GDPR)

If you’re in the European Economic Area, our legal basis for processing your data includes:

  • Consent (for analytics cookies)
  • Legitimate interest (for site operation and improvement)
  • Contract performance (when responding to inquiries)

Children’s Privacy

Standard1910.com is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we’ll delete it.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information transmitted to us. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted to or from our site.

Links to Other Sites

Our site contains links to external websites, including OSHA.gov, product retailers, and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes take effect when posted. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates the most recent revision.

Significant changes will be noted on this page. We won’t notify you individually unless required by law.

Contact Us

Questions about this privacy policy or your personal data?

Email: contact@standard1910.com

We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.

Cookie Consent

By using Standard1910.com, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us.

This privacy policy was last reviewed January 2026. It is not a substitute for legal advice regarding privacy compliance.