Privacy Policy Last Updated: 21/07/2025
Who We Are
Our website address is https://spreadsheetsuccess.com. We are dedicated to providing tutorials and content related to Excel and spreadsheets. We also operate a YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@Spreadsheet-Success.
User Accounts and Profile Images
Registered users can upload a profile image that will be publicly visible to other users when visiting their profile. Please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may download and extract location information from such images.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
What we collect:
- Name (if provided)
- Email address
- IP address
- Browser user agent
- Comment content
Why: To prevent spam and display your comment.
How long: Indefinitely, unless you request deletion.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and serve personalized content and ads. Some cookies are essential for the functioning of the website, while others are optional based on user consent.
How to Disable Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences via the banner on first visit or adjust settings in your browser. Some functionality (e.g., logging in or saving preferences) may be affected if cookies are disabled.
List of Cookies
| Cookie | Duration | Description | Category | Domain | URL Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gac* | 90 days | Used to measure ad campaign performance and user interaction with ads. | Advertisement | .spreadsheetsuccess.com | / |
| _gcl_au | 3 months | For Google Ads conversion tracking. | Advertisement | .spreadsheetsuccess.com | / |
| IDE | 1 year | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user’s actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser’s ads. | Advertisement | .doubleclick.net | / |
| test_cookie | 15 mins | Used to check if the user’s browser supports cookies before serving ads. | Advertisement | .doubleclick.net | / |
| google_auto_fc_cmp_setting | Session | Stores consent preferences for personalized advertising. | Advertisement | .spreadsheetsuccess.com | / |
| _ga | 2 years | Google Analytics sets this cookie to distinguish users. | Analytics | .spreadsheetsuccess.com | / |
| _gid | 1 day | Google Analytics sets this cookie to store information on how visitors use the website. | Analytics | .spreadsheetsuccess.com | / |
| ga* | 2 years | Used by Google Analytics to persist session state. | Analytics | .spreadsheetsuccess.com | / |
| _gat | 1 minute | Throttles request rate. | Analytics | .spreadsheetsuccess.com | / |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Session | Used to check if the browser supports cookies. | Necessary | .spreadsheetsuccess.com | / |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Session | Indicates the user is logged in. | Functional | .spreadsheetsuccess.com | / |
| wordpress_sec_* | Session | Used for authentication and security. | Functional | .spreadsheetsuccess.com | /wp-content/plugins/ |
| wp-settings-* | 1 year | Used to customize admin interface and preferences. | Functional | .spreadsheetsuccess.com | / |
Embedded Content from Other Sites
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos). These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with the content if you have an account with them.
Data Retention
- Comments: Stored indefinitely.
- User Accounts: Data is stored as long as the account exists. Users may request deletion.
- Cookies: Stored as per durations above.
- Profile Images: Stored until manually deleted or replaced.
Your Rights
You may request:
- Access to your data
- Export of your data
- Deletion of your data
Email us at [email protected] for data requests.
Contact
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us via email at [email protected].
Updates
We may update this policy periodically. This version was last updated on 21/07/2025.