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About SkillsOTG
SkillsOTG (SkillsOTG.com) is managed by Knutts, LLC. We publish how-to guides, troubleshooting tips, reference charts, and calculators for general informational purposes. We respect your privacy and collect only what we need to operate the site and respond to you.
What We Collect
We collect personal information only when you submit it through our contact form: Name, Email, Message. For security/abuse prevention, we also record your IP address and derive country/region. A timestamp is captured automatically.
We do NOT do email marketing or require visitor registrations.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to read and respond to your inquiry, improve our content, and protect the site from spam and abuse.
How We Store Your Information
Contact form submissions are sent to our email server and stored in a private database accessible only to the SkillsOTG team.
Security
We use SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS), a web application firewall, server-level hardening, and routine software updates. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we take reasonable extra measures to protect your information.
Google Analytics
We use Google services like Analytics to understand anonymous aggregate traffic and usage to help us understand how visitors interact with this site. Google does not share your personal data with us, only anonymized data about visitor habits on this site. Learn more in Google’s Privacy Policy and opt-out options.
Spam & Abuse Prevention (Google reCAPTCHA)
Our contact form is protected by reCAPTCHA, which collects hardware/software information and usage data to provide, maintain, and improve the service and for general security. reCAPTCHA does not share your personal data with us. Your use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms.
Affiliate Links & Retailers
Some outbound links may be affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, SkillsOTG earns from qualifying purchases. Retailers and affiliate platforms may use cookies or similar technologies to attribute referrals and process your order. Amazon does not share your personal data with us. See Amazon’s Privacy Notice and Associates Program Policies.
What We Don’t Do
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share information only with service providers that help us operate the site (for example, Google services described above) or where required by law.
We do NOT do email marketing or require visitor registrations.
Cookies
We use only the cookies necessary to operate and secure the site and to run the services described above (for example, Google Analytics/reCAPTCHA and affiliate attribution when you click a retailer link). You can control cookies through your browser settings and Google’s tools noted above.
Data Retention
We may retain contact form submissions for up to 24 months, though we typically keep submissions only as long as needed to respond and maintain records, unless you request deletion sooner or we need to retain information to comply with law or resolve disputes.
Your Rights & Choices
You may request a copy or deletion of your contact form submission. Please contact us through the contact page (select Compliance Inquiry). If you are a California resident, you may also request that we disclose, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you. We do not “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA.
Children’s Privacy
SkillsOTG is intended for maintenance technicians, skilled tradespeople, and competent DIYers. It is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information, contact us and we will delete it.
Third-Party Links
Links to external websites are provided for convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party sites or their privacy practices.
International Users
SkillsOTG is operated from the United States. If you access the site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries where our providers operate.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our site or laws change. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of the page.
Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests, please use our contact page (select Compliance Inquiry).