Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 15, 2026
VashonMesh.org is a community-run, non-commercial website operated by volunteers on Vashon Island, WA. We are committed to being transparent about how the site works and what, if any, data is collected.
Information We Do Not Collect
We do not require you to create an account, log in, or provide any personal information to use this site. We do not collect names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information directly.
Analytics — GoatCounter
We use GoatCounter for anonymous page-view analytics. GoatCounter is a privacy-respecting analytics service that:
- Does not use cookies
- Does not track individual users across sessions
- Does not share data with third parties
- Records only aggregated, anonymized counts (page views, referrer domain, browser/OS type, country)
No opt-out is needed because no personal data is collected. You can review GoatCounter's privacy policy at goatcounter.com/help/privacy.
Advertising — Google AdSense
This site displays ads served by Google AdSense to help offset hosting and domain costs. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to show relevant ads based on your browsing history.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or optout.aboutads.info.
For more information on how Google uses data from sites that use its services, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
Affiliate Links
Some links on this site are affiliate links. When you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you — in some cases the retailer may even apply a discount automatically.
These commissions help pay for the website's domain, hosting, and tooling. We only link to products that we genuinely recommend and use in our own mesh network builds. Affiliate links are not labeled individually. Current affiliate programs we participate in include:
- Amazon Associates — links to
amzn.tooramazon.comon this site should be assumed to be affiliate links. VashonMesh.org is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. - Seeed Studio and other hardware retailers — we may also participate in affiliate programs from hardware vendors such as Seeed Studio and similar electronics retailers. Links to those sites may similarly be affiliate links.
We will update this list as we join additional programs. When in doubt, assume any outbound product link on this site may be an affiliate link.
Advertising & Cookies — EU/GDPR Notice
This site is operated from the United States and is primarily intended for a US audience. We do not specifically target EU/EEA residents. However, if you are visiting from the EU or EEA, please be aware that Google AdSense may attempt to set advertising cookies in your browser. Under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, such cookies require your prior consent.
We are working toward serving only non-personalized ads to all visitors (a configuration option in Google AdSense that disables behavioral tracking cookies entirely). Until that setting is confirmed active, EU/EEA visitors can opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ad Settings or optout.aboutads.info.
Third-Party Links
This site links to external resources including MeshCore, Meshtastic, manufacturer websites, and community platforms (Discord, GitHub, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and recommend reviewing their policies separately.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy? Reach us via GitHub Discussions.