Privacy Policy
Knee Surgery ACL (“the site,” “we,” “us”) is a personal journal about ACL reconstruction recovery, written by Ryan Hogue. This policy explains what information is collected when you visit kneesurgeryacl.com and how it is used.
Information we collect
We do not ask you to create an account or submit personal information to read this site. Information may be collected in the following ways:
- Usage data. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics may collect your IP address, browser and device type, pages viewed, time on site, approximate location, and the page that referred you.
- Comments and forum posts. If you comment through Disqus or post on the Knee Surgery ACL forum, the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and the content of your post) is handled by those services and is visible according to their settings.
- Email signups. If you subscribe to the post-op checklist, we collect your email address and the date you subscribed. It is stored by our email service provider, MailerLite, and used only to send the checklist and related recovery updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
- Information you send us. If you contact us directly, we keep your message and contact details so that we can reply.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. Google Analytics and the third-party services described below may set cookies to recognize your browser and measure site activity. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Doing so will not stop you from reading the site, though some third-party features, such as comments, may not work.
How we use information
- To understand which content is useful and to improve the site
- To keep the site secure and working properly
- To respond to messages and moderate comments
We do not sell your personal information.
Third-party services
The site uses or links to services run by other companies, each with its own privacy practices:
- Google Analytics and Google Fonts
- MailerLite (email list)
- Disqus (comments)
- Amazon, through affiliate links on the shop page. If you buy something after clicking one of these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Amazon may use cookies to track the referral.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Medical information
The content on this site is one person’s personal experience and is provided for information only. It is not medical advice. Please see the disclaimer in the footer of every page, and consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own situation.
Children’s privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
Data retention and security
Analytics data is retained according to our Google Analytics settings. We take reasonable steps to protect the information we hold, but no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure.
Your choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to ask what personal information we hold about you, and to request that it be corrected or deleted. To make a request, contact us using the details below.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above shows when it was last changed.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Reach out through the Knee Surgery ACL forum or via ryanhogue.com.