Privacy Policy

At DecodedStack, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it. By using our website and signing up for our mailing list, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you sign up for our mailing list, including:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Your areas of interest (e.g. Cloud & DevOps, Security, Hands-on Labs)
• Your consent to receive communications from us

We also collect standard server logs and analytics data such as IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and time of access. This data is used in aggregate and is not linked to your personal information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you launch updates, new content announcements, and product news you opted into
• Personalise communications based on your stated interests
• Improve our website and understand how people use it
• Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Data Storage

Your information is stored securely in Cloudflare D1, a serverless SQL database operated by Cloudflare, Inc. Cloudflare's infrastructure is SOC 2 compliant and data is encrypted at rest and in transit. You can read Cloudflare's privacy practices at cloudflare.com/privacypolicy.

4. Email Communications

By signing up for our mailing list, you consent to receive emails from DecodedStack. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time and we will remove you from our mailing list promptly. Opting out will not affect any other relationship you have with us.

5. Your Rights

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

• Access — you can request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Correction — you can ask us to correct inaccurate data
• Deletion — you can ask us to delete your data
• Portability — you can request your data in a portable format
• Objection — you can object to certain uses of your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Cookies

We use a single local storage entry to remember your light/dark mode preference. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies. Basic analytics may be collected by Cloudflare as part of their infrastructure services.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

[email protected]