Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 16, 2026

Welcome to ChaiStack.dev!!

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

Website: https://chaistack.dev

ChaiStack.dev is a personal technology blog that publishes content related to software engineering, development, architecture, productivity, and technology.

2. Information We Collect

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on pages
  • Date and time of visits

This information helps us understand how visitors use the Website and improve the user experience.

3. Cookies

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze visitor traffic.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Remember cookie consent preferences
  • Improve website performance
  • Measure visitor engagement and traffic

Non-essential cookies will only be set after you provide consent through our cookie banner.

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Website.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device and browser information
  • Approximate geographic location
  • Referring websites

Where required by law, Google Analytics will only be activated after you have provided consent through our cookie consent mechanism.

Google may process this information in accordance with its own privacy policies.

5. Hosting Provider

The Website is hosted by Hostinger.

Hostinger may process technical data, including server logs and IP addresses, for security, maintenance, and operational purposes.

Such processing is necessary for the legitimate operation and security of the Website.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

Consent

For analytics cookies and similar technologies where consent is required.

Legitimate Interests

To maintain, secure, and improve the Website.

Legal Obligations

Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

7. Data Retention

We retain collected information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Analytics data retention periods are managed through Google Analytics settings.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Information may be shared only with trusted service providers necessary for operating the Website, including:

  • Hostinger (hosting services)
  • Google Analytics (analytics services)

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where applicable, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are relied upon to protect personal data.

10. Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request portability of your personal data
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

Residents of Ireland may lodge complaints with the Data Protection Commission (DPC).

11. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes will be posted on this page together with an updated effective date.

13. Contact

For privacy-related questions, please contact:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://chaistack.dev