Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 14, 2025

At stvck.dev, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Email: When you send inquiries or feedback.
• Contributed Content: When you submit articles or suggestions.
• Registration Details: If we implement registration features in the future.

Information Collected Automatically

• Google Analytics: To analyze traffic and user behavior.
• Essential Cookies: To maintain sessions and your preferences.
• Server Logs: IP address, browser type, and access times.

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and improve our website services.
• Respond to your inquiries and feedback.
• Send content updates (if you have subscribed).
• Analyze and enhance user experience.
• Prevent spam and abuse.

3. Information Sharing

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Information is only shared in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent.
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders.
• To protect the rights and safety of our platform and other users.
• With trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics).

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand website usage.
• Preference Cookies: To remember settings like dark/light mode.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on the website.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Data encryption during transmission (HTTPS).
• Restricted access to personal data.
• Regular security updates and patching.
• Frequent data backups.

6. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined. Analytics logs are deleted after 26 months in accordance with Google Analytics policies.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request to know what data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request corrections to your personal information.
• Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data in certain cases.
• Portability: Request to export your data.

8. Policy Changes

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be clearly notified on the website and will take effect after 30 days.