Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Blue Collar Career Path ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.bluecollarcareerpath.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain information through analytics and advertising services, including:
- -Pages visited, time on page, and navigation patterns
- -Device type, browser, operating system, and screen size
- -Approximate geographic location (country, state, city)
- -Referring URL (how you found us)
Information We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily contact us via email. We do not require account creation or login. We do not sell personal data to third parties.
Analytics (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site. GA4 collects anonymized usage data including page views, session duration, and traffic sources. This data helps us improve the site and understand which content is most useful.
Google Analytics uses cookies to identify unique visitors without identifying them personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies for:
- -Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) — track anonymous usage patterns
- -Advertising cookies (ad network partners) — serve relevant ads and measure ad performance
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Advertising
We display advertisements from third-party ad networks to support the free operation of this site. These ad partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing activity across websites. We clearly label all advertisements.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on this site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click through and take an action (such as signing up for a program). This is at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links are clearly labeled as "Sponsored" on every page where they appear.
Our affiliate relationships do not influence the salary data, rankings, or comparisons shown on this site. All data comes directly from federal sources regardless of our advertising partnerships.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- -Vercel — Hosting and content delivery
- -Google Analytics 4 — Site analytics
- -Ad networks — Display advertising (Ezoic, Mediavine, or similar)
Each of these services has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained by Google for the default retention period (14 months). We do not maintain our own database of visitor information.
Children's Privacy
Our site is intended for general audiences including high school students researching careers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- -Know what information is collected about you
- -Request deletion of your information
- -Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- -Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@bluecollarcareerpath.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
Questions about this privacy policy? Email us at hello@bluecollarcareerpath.com.