Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Welcome to golemio.xyz (the “Blog”). We are a technical blog focused on TypeScript, software development, and related engineering topics. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By using golemio.xyz, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Blog.

1. Who We Are

golemio.xyz is operated by an independent developer and writer. For any privacy-related questions or requests, you can contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 1911 Oak Ave, Portland, OR 97201, United States

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate a simple blog. This includes:

• Personal information you voluntarily provide – such as your name and email address when you leave a comment or send us a message via a contact form.
• Non-personal usage data – aggregated information about page views, browser type, device type, and referring URLs. This data does not identify you personally.
• Cookies and similar technologies – small text files stored on your device to improve your experience and analyse traffic (see Section 5).

We do not collect payment card details, billing addresses, or any sensitive financial information. This is a content-only blog with no e-commerce functionality.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

• Direct interactions: When you fill in a contact form, leave a comment, or subscribe to any future newsletter (if offered).
• Automated technologies: Through cookies, log files, and analytics services (see Sections 5 and 6).

4. Comments

When you leave a comment on a blog post, we collect the data shown in the comment form (typically your name and email address), your IP address, and the browser user agent string to help spam detection. Your name and comment text are publicly visible. Your email address is kept private and never shared.

An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture (if any) is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

5. Cookies

golemio.xyz uses cookies for basic functionality and analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser. We use the following types:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., to remember your comment preferences or to maintain session integrity).
• Analytics cookies: Set by third-party analytics services (see Section 6) to count visits and traffic sources. These cookies are anonymous and do not track you across other websites.
• Comment cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Blog may not work properly.

6. Analytics

We use a privacy-respecting analytics service (such as Plausible Analytics or Fathom Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our content. This service collects:

• Page URLs, referrer headers, browser type, device type, and country-level location.
• No cookies are used by default in privacy-focused analytics. No personal data (like IP addresses) is stored or shared.

We use this data to improve our articles and user experience. The analytics provider acts as a data processor and does not sell your data.

7. Contact Forms

When you use our contact form (e.g., to ask a question or report an issue), we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not use this data for marketing purposes unless you explicitly opt in. Messages are retained for a reasonable period for customer service purposes and then deleted.

8. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Blog.
• To respond to your comments, questions, or contact form submissions.
• To detect and prevent spam or abusive behaviour (e.g., through comment moderation).
• To analyse usage trends and understand what content is most valuable to our readers.
• To comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

9. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: With trusted third-party providers who help us operate the Blog (e.g., hosting provider, analytics service, spam detection service like Akismet). These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
• Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, we may disclose information to comply with such obligations.
• Protection of rights: To enforce our terms, protect our rights, or ensure the safety of our users.

We never share your data for advertising or marketing purposes.

10. Data Retention

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

• Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely so that we can recognise and approve follow-up comments automatically.
• Contact form submissions are retained for a maximum of 12 months after the last correspondence.
• Analytics data is retained at an aggregated level for up to 24 months.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, 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 certain exceptions.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data for certain 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.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Blog may contain links to external websites (e.g., documentation, GitHub repositories, or other resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

13. Children’s Privacy

golemio.xyz is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via a notice on the Blog.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out:

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