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Privacy policy

Last updated: April 15, 2025

This blog (“Site”) is operated by zhisme (“I”, “me”, “my”). Your privacy matters, and this policy explains what data is collected, how it’s used, and your rights as a visitor.

1. Information I Collect

a. Analytics

This site uses third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how users interact with the site. This includes:

  • Pages visited
  • Browser and device type
  • Referring site or link
  • Approximate geolocation (country-level)
  • Time spent on the site

This helps me understand what content performs well and how to improve the blog.

b. Newsletter Subscriptions

If you sign up for my newsletter, I collect your email address via a subscription form. This data is stored securely and only used to send occasional updates or announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email.

c. Comments via Disqus

This site uses Disqus for comments. When you post a comment, Disqus may collect information like your name, email, IP address, and the comment itself. Disqus handles this data according to their own Privacy Policy.

2. Cookies

This site and its third-party tools may use cookies to:

  • Enable site functionality
  • Collect usage data for analytics
  • Improve your experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

3. How I Use Your Data

  • Analytics: To improve site content and usability
  • Newsletter: To send emails you opted into
  • Comments: To enable discussion

Your data is never sold or shared with third parties for advertising.

4. Data Retention

  • Newsletter emails are retained until you unsubscribe
  • Disqus data is managed by Disqus
  • Analytics data is retained in anonymized, aggregate form

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your data
  • Ask for corrections or deletion
  • Withdraw consent (unsubscribe)

Contact me here:

6. Third-Party Services

This site may link to other websites or embed content (e.g., YouTube, GitHub). These services may collect data independently and have their own privacy policies.

7. Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated. Major changes will be posted here with an updated date.