Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026-05-09
This privacy policy describes how The Earl of Bricks (theearlofbricks.com) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our site. By using this site, you agree to the practices described here.
Who we are
The Earl of Bricks is operated by Robert Earl. You can reach us at our contact page.
Information we collect
We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to read this site. We collect limited data automatically through the services below.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data including pages visited, time on site, browser type, and general geographic location. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Google AdSense
This site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
For more information about how Google collects and uses data in connection with AdSense, please visit Google's privacy and terms page.
Email subscriptions
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address through Kit (formerly ConvertKit). Your email is used only to send you updates from The Earl of Bricks. We do not sell or share your email address with third parties. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.
Cookies
This site uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Analytics cookies — Google Analytics uses cookies (such as
_gaand_gid) to distinguish unique visitors and track sessions. - Advertising cookies — Google AdSense uses cookies to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance.
- Preference cookies — We store your cookie consent preference locally so we do not prompt you on every visit.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling advertising cookies will not prevent ads from appearing, but the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests.
Affiliate links
This site contains affiliate links to Amazon, LEGO.com (via Rakuten), Lumibricks, and LetBricks. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or scores. For full details, see our affiliate disclaimer.
Third-party services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data when you visit this site:
- Google Analytics — site analytics (privacy policy)
- Google AdSense — advertising (privacy policy)
- Kit (ConvertKit) — email subscriptions (privacy policy)
- Rakuten Advertising — affiliate link management (privacy policy)
Data retention
We do not store personal data on our own servers. Data collected through Google Analytics is retained per Google's standard retention settings. Email subscribers' data is retained by Kit until you unsubscribe.
Your rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area or California, you may have additional rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us through our contact page.
To opt out of personalized advertising from Google, visit aboutads.info or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Children's privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects when changes were last made. Continued use of this site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy? Reach us through our contact page.