Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 5, 2025
This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is the owner of this blog. For privacy inquiries, please contact us using the information provided at the bottom of this page.
What Data We Collect
Essential Data (Required)
We store the following data locally in your browser (localStorage):
- Theme preferences - Your choice of light or dark mode
- Cookie consent preferences - Your choices regarding cookies and tracking
This data is stored only in your browser and is never transmitted to our servers. It is necessary for basic website functionality.
Analytics Data (Optional)
If you consent to analytics cookies, we may collect anonymized usage data to help us understand how visitors use our site and improve our content. This may include:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring pages
- Browser type and device information
- Geographic location (country/region level)
YouTube Embedded Content (Optional)
Our blog posts may include embedded YouTube videos. If you consent to YouTube cookies, these videos will be loaded from YouTube servers. When you play a video, YouTube:
- Will receive your IP address
- May set cookies to track viewing behavior
- May use this data according to their own privacy policy
We use YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com) to minimize tracking, but some data collection by YouTube may still occur when you play videos.
View YouTube/Google Privacy Policy
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent - For analytics and YouTube cookies, which you can grant or withdraw at any time
- Legitimate interest - For essential functionality like theme preferences
Your Rights under GDPR
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:
- Right of access - You can request a copy of your personal data
- Right to rectification - You can request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure - You can request deletion of your data
- Right to restrict processing - You can request restriction of processing
- Right to data portability - You can request your data in a portable format
- Right to object - You can object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Right to withdraw consent - You can withdraw consent at any time
Managing Consent
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page. This will allow you to:
- View your current consent choices
- Enable or disable analytics cookies
- Enable or disable YouTube video loading
To completely remove all stored data, you can clear your browser's localStorage for this website in your browser settings.
Data Retention
Local data (theme preferences, consent choices) is stored in your browser until you clear it. We do not store this data on our servers.
If analytics are enabled, anonymized analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months in accordance with standard analytics practices.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This website is served over HTTPS to ensure encrypted communication.
Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services:
- YouTube (Google) - For embedded video content
YouTube Privacy Policy
Children's Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
- Email: [Your email address]
Supervisory Authority
If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.