Your information and choices
Privacy Policy
This policy explains what information Axolotl Authority collects, why it is used, when outside services may receive it, and the choices available to you.
Last updated: August 26, 2026
Who we are
About this policy
Axolotl Authority is an educational website available at axolotlauthority.com. In this policy, “Axolotl Authority,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the operator of this website.
01 · Information
Information we collect
Information you provide
When you use the contact form, we receive the information entered into the form, which may include your name, email address, subject, message, and any other details you choose to provide.
When you leave a comment, WordPress may collect the information shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user-agent string to support moderation and spam detection. If avatars are enabled, an anonymized value created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to determine whether you use it.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the site, the website and its service providers may automatically receive information such as your IP address, approximate location, browser and device type, operating system, referring page, pages viewed, time spent, interactions, cookie identifiers, and diagnostic or security information.
02 · Use
How we use information
- Respond to contact-form messages, care questions, corrections, and business inquiries.
- Display, moderate, and respond to blog comments.
- Operate, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the website.
- Understand how visitors find and use the site.
- Support and measure affiliate referrals.
- Prevent spam, fraud, abuse, or other harmful activity.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce applicable terms.
04 · Google services
Google Analytics
Axolotl Authority uses Google Analytics to understand website traffic and engagement. Google may receive information such as the page URL, IP address, approximate location, device or browser information, cookie identifiers, and information about how visitors interact with the site.
Google processes this information under its own privacy terms. The information helps Axolotl Authority understand which pages are useful, how visitors reach the site, and how the website can be improved.
05 · Other websites
Embedded content and external links
Articles may include embedded videos, images, social posts, or other content from outside services. Embedded content can behave as though you visited the provider’s website directly. Those providers may collect data, use cookies, add tracking, and monitor your interaction according to their own privacy policies.
The site also links to outside websites. Axolotl Authority does not control the privacy or security practices of those sites, so review their policies before providing information.
06 · Affiliate relationships
Affiliate links
Some links may be affiliate links. If you follow one, the destination retailer or affiliate network may use cookies or similar technology to recognize the referral and attribute a purchase. Axolotl Authority may earn a commission without increasing your price. The destination service handles information under its own privacy policy.
08 · Retention
How long information is kept
Contact messages are kept for as long as reasonably needed to respond, maintain appropriate records, resolve disputes, or meet legal obligations. Comments and their metadata may be retained while the comment remains published and as needed for moderation. Google Analytics information is retained according to the site’s settings and Google’s policies. Affiliate providers may retain referral information according to their own policies. Hosting, security, and spam-prevention logs may be retained for their operationally necessary periods.
09 · Your choices
Your privacy choices and rights
You may choose not to submit a contact form or comment. You can manage cookies in your browser, use the Google Analytics opt-out add-on, and use privacy controls offered by embedded-content and affiliate providers.
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, or a copy of certain personal information, or to object to or opt out of certain processing. Submit a request through the Contact page with “Privacy request” in the subject. We may need to verify your identity and may retain information where permitted or required by law.
10 · Children
Children’s privacy
The website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. Axolotl Authority does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child submitted personal information, please contact us so it can be reviewed and removed where appropriate.
11 · Safeguards
Security and international processing
Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to protect information, but no website, transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure. Service providers may process information in the United States or other countries, where privacy protections may differ from those in your location.
12 · Updates
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated when the website, its services, or legal requirements change. The “Last updated” date at the top shows when the policy was most recently revised.
13 · Contact
Questions or privacy requests
Use the Axolotl Authority Contact page and write “Privacy request” in the subject line. Please do not include sensitive personal information that is not necessary for the request.