Last Updated: November 2025
1. Who We Are
joe4x4.com is a personal website and online community operated from Florence County, Wisconsin, USA. Contact: hello@joe4x4.com
2. Information We Collect
- Account Data: username, email, optional profile details.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, cookies.
- Interaction Data: forum posts, comments, uploads.
- Affiliate Data: anonymous IDs or transaction numbers for conversion verification (never linked to personal info).
3. How We Use Information
- Operate and secure forum functions.
- Send service and transactional emails.
- Detect spam and abuse.
- Analyze performance and site traffic.
- Verify affiliate performance in aggregate.
- Comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA / UK)
- Contract — to operate your account.
- Consent — for newsletters or optional cookies.
- Legitimate Interest — for security and analytics.
- Legal Obligation — for lawful requests.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent personal data. We share limited information with:
- Hosting (Hostinger EU)
- Analytics (Google Analytics, IP anonymized)
- Email (MailerLite)
- Security (Google reCAPTCHA)
- Affiliate partners for aggregated, anonymized metrics only
6. Cookies & Tracking
See our Cookie Policy. Essential cookies expire when you close your browser; analytics and affiliate cookies last up to 12 months.
7. Data Retention
Forum posts are retained indefinitely for discussion integrity. Accounts are deleted upon verified request or after 24 months of inactivity.
8. International Transfers
Data is stored in the U.S. and EU. By using this Site, you consent to transfers under Standard Contractual Clauses or the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
9. Your Rights
You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data, object to processing, or withdraw consent. We may require identity verification via your registered email before fulfilling requests. We respond within 30 days and cover the preceding 12 months (CA CPRA).
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 16. Parents may request removal via hello@joe4x4.com.
11. Security
All traffic is SSL-encrypted. Admin access is password-protected and reviewed annually.
12. Marketing & CAN-SPAM
Marketing emails are sent only after confirmed opt-in and always include an unsubscribe link.
13. Updates
We may update this policy periodically; new versions show an updated “Last Updated” date.
14. Contact
Email: hello@joe4x4.com
Location: Florence County, Wisconsin, USA.