Privacy Policy

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account (email address, display name, profile information)
• Submit feedback or contact us (name, email, message content, attachments)
• Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
• Comment on articles or blog posts (comment content, display name)
• Update your profile settings and preferences

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website, we automatically collect:

• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, reading history)
• Device information (browser type, operating system, screen resolution)
• IP address and general location information
• Referral information (how you found our website)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

1.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third-party services when you choose to connect your account with social media platforms or sign in using OAuth providers (Google, GitHub).

2.1 Primary Uses

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our website services
• Create and manage your account
• Personalize your experience and content recommendations
• Process and respond to your feedback and inquiries
• Send you newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud

2.2 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

• Consent: When you explicitly agree to data processing (e.g., newsletters)
• Contract: To provide services you've requested
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and website functionality
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3.1 Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in these specific circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Safety and Security: To protect our users, website, or legal rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Public Information: Comments and public profile information you choose to make visible

3.2 Third-Party Services

Our website uses third-party services including Supabase (database), Netlify (hosting), and analytics providers. These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices.

4.1 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure database storage with access controls
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure authentication and password requirements

4.2 Data Breach Response

In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law, typically within 72 hours of discovery.

5.1 Types of Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

5.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

• Your browser settings (disable, delete, or block cookies)
• Our cookie preference center (when available)
• Opting out of analytics tracking

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

6.1 Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your information
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing

6.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights:

• Update your profile information directly in your account settings
• Contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section
• Use our feedback form to submit data-related requests

We will respond to your request within 30 days and may require identity verification.

6.3 Account Management

You can manage your account and privacy settings by:

• Updating your profile information and preferences
• Managing email notification settings
• Controlling your reading history and bookmarks
• Deleting your account (this action is permanent)