Last updated: June 30, 2026
US Trade Route ("we," "us," or "our") runs UStradeRoute.com, a free resource that helps people explore and enter the skilled trades. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the site or submitting a form, you agree to this policy.
Information you give us. When you fill out a form on our site — for example, to be connected with apprenticeships, schools, or employers, or to list your school or company — we collect the information you provide. This may include your name, email address, phone number, the trade and state you're interested in, and any other details you choose to share. For school and employer listings, this may also include your organization's name, location, website, logo, and program details.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we automatically collect basic technical and usage information when you visit, such as your approximate location (from your IP address), device and browser type, the pages you view, and how you arrived at the site. We collect this through analytics tools and cookies (see below).
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only in these situations:
We use cookies and similar technologies, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the site and to improve it. These tools may collect information such as the pages you visit and your general location. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; some features of the site may not work as well if you do.
Some pages contain affiliate links, including links to products on Amazon. US Trade Route is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps keep the site free.
Our site links to other websites, such as school, employer, and partner pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
We keep the information you submit for as long as needed to provide our services and for legitimate business purposes, such as following up on your request and maintaining listings. You can ask us to delete your information at any time (see below).
You can ask us to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. To make a request, email us at ustraderoute@gmail.com and we'll respond as soon as we reasonably can. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under your local privacy laws.
Our site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information, please contact us and we will delete it. If you are a minor, please get a parent or guardian's permission before submitting any personal information.
We take reasonable steps to protect the information you submit. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we'll change the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, email us at ustraderoute@gmail.com.