Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2, 2026
At YellowSTL, accessible through yellowstl.com, we respect the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use our website, how that information may be used, and the choices available to you.
Information We Collect
YellowSTL is primarily a website for discovering free STL models and resources related to 3D printing.
When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website, hosting provider, analytics services, or other service providers. This information may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Date and time of visits
- General interaction and usage information
If you contact us directly, we may also receive information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
YellowSTL may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, understand how visitors use the site, improve performance, and support advertising where applicable.
Cookies are small files stored on your device by websites and services you use.
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may be presented with options to manage or reject certain non-essential cookies.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect certain website features.
Google AdSense and Advertising
YellowSTL may use Google AdSense or other advertising services to display advertisements.
Google and its advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to serve, personalize, measure, and improve advertisements, subject to applicable laws and the choices available to users.
Third-party advertising providers may process information about visits to this and other websites in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Where required by law, consent choices will be provided before certain advertising technologies are used.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools to better understand how visitors interact with YellowSTL.
Analytics information can help us understand which pages are visited, how visitors navigate the website, and how the website can be improved.
The information collected by analytics providers is handled according to their respective privacy policies and applicable privacy requirements.
External Download Links
YellowSTL helps visitors discover STL models. Some model download buttons or other links may direct you to third-party websites where the files are hosted or made available.
When you leave YellowSTL and visit another website, that website may collect information independently and use its own cookies or tracking technologies.
YellowSTL does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external website you visit.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, tools, or other resources.
The presence of a link does not mean that YellowSTL controls the external website or its privacy practices.
This Privacy Policy applies to YellowSTL and does not automatically apply to websites operated by third parties.
How We Use Information
Information collected through YellowSTL may be used to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Improve website performance and usability
- Understand how visitors use the website
- Diagnose technical or security problems
- Respond to messages and inquiries
- Prevent abuse, spam, or fraudulent activity
- Measure website traffic and performance
- Support advertising where applicable
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the website and information processed through it.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information online can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including website operation, security, legal compliance, and legitimate business purposes.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the service involved.
Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live, applicable privacy laws may provide rights concerning your personal information.
These rights may include requesting access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information, as well as objecting to or restricting certain processing.
You may also be able to manage advertising and cookie preferences through available consent controls and your browser settings.
Children’s Privacy
YellowSTL is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information through our website inappropriately, please contact us so that the matter can be reviewed.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our website, services, legal requirements, or privacy practices change.
Any revised version will be published on this page, and the “Last updated” date may be changed accordingly.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how privacy is handled on YellowSTL, please contact us through our Contact page.