Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

snapglow.top (the "Website") is a blog focused on publishing educational articles about Full-Stack Development. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you may share with us while visiting our site. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we may share it.

By using snapglow.top, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website. We may update this policy from time to time; any changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date at the top of this document.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only minimal information that you voluntarily provide or that is generated automatically through standard web technologies. We do not collect payment details, credit card numbers, or any financial information because snapglow.top does not sell products or process transactions.

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Contact form submissions: When you use our contact form (available at snapglow.top/contact), we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.
• Comments: If you leave a comment on a blog post, we collect your display name, email address, and the comment text. Your display name and comment will be visible publicly on the Website. Your email address is stored but never displayed publicly.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. These are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
• Basic analytics data: We use a privacy-friendly analytics tool (such as Plausible, Fathom, or similar) to collect anonymized data about page views, referral sources, browser type, and approximate geographic region (country level only). This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
• Log files: Our server automatically records standard log information including your IP address, browser user agent, pages visited, and timestamps. We retain this data temporarily for security and diagnostic purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries submitted via the contact form.
• To display and manage comments on blog posts.
• To improve our content and user experience based on aggregated analytics.
• To monitor and prevent abuse, spam, or security threats.
• To comply with legal obligations if required by law.

We do not use your data for advertising profiling, marketing emails, or any form of automated decision-making.

3. Cookies

snapglow.top uses cookies minimally and only for essential functions and analytics. Below is a breakdown of the cookies we may use:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the Website, such as remembering your cookie preference settings. They do not track you across other sites.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use a self-hosted or privacy-respecting analytics service that may set a cookie to distinguish unique visitors. This cookie does not contain personal information and is used solely to generate anonymous statistics about site usage.

3.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies by going to the "Settings" or "Preferences" menu.

4. Third-Party Services

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we use a limited number of third-party services that may process data on our behalf:

• Web hosting provider: Our Website is hosted on servers that store log files and content. The hosting provider has access to server-level data but is contractually bound to protect it.
• Analytics provider: We use a third-party analytics tool that processes anonymized data. This provider does not have access to your personal information.
• Email service: If you contact us via the contact form, your message may be processed through an email service (e.g., Gmail or ProtonMail) to deliver it to our inbox.

These third parties are required to comply with applicable data protection laws and may not use your data for their own purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months after the last communication, unless a longer retention is required by law.
• Comments: Retained indefinitely as part of the public record of the blog post. You may request deletion of your comment at any time.
• Analytics data: Aggregated data is retained for up to 24 months. Individual-level data (if any) is anonymized after 6 months.
• Server logs: Retained for 30 days for security purposes, then deleted.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data for analytics purposes.
• Data portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

7. Children's Privacy

snapglow.top is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include HTTPS encryption, regular software updates, and restricted access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed on servers located in the United States or other countries where our hosting provider operates. We ensure that appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place when transferring data from the European Economic Area or other regions with data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 8866 Oak Ave, Portland, OR 97201, United States

We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns promptly and transparently.