Mick Schroeder's Citation Generator

Terms of Use & Privacy Policy#

Last updated: 2025

Terms of Use#

This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

See the GNU Affero General Public License for more details.

Privacy Policy#

We collect as little information as possible while keeping the site functional and sustainable.

What we collect#

• Basic technical data (IP, browser/device info, timestamps, pages viewed).
• Interaction data (how features are used, for improvements).
• Local-only data: your bibliography is saved in your browser. In private/incognito mode it is cleared when you close the window.

Cookies & ads#

We use cookies for functionality and to display Google AdSense ads that support hosting costs.

• In the EU/UK we use Google Consent Mode: ads are non-personalized unless you allow personalization.
• Otherwise Google may show contextual (non-personalized) ads.
• Learn more: Google Ads Privacy.

Analytics#

We may use Google Analytics to understand general usage trends. Analytics also follows Consent Mode.

• Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.

US Privacy#

In some US states you can opt out of personalized ads. To request this, email privacy@mickschroeder.com.

Links#

We link to external sites. Their content and policies are their responsibility.

Security#

No system is 100% secure, but we minimize what we collect and store. Your bibliography stays in your browser.

Changes#

We may update this policy from time to time.

Contact#

Privacy questions: privacy@mickschroeder.com
General inquiries: contact@mickschroeder.com