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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for the blog: how we collect, use, and protect your information, including hosting, analytics, advertising, third-party content, and affiliate links.

Effective date: October 26, 2025

This website (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the blog available at vpodk.com.

This page explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use this website, including advertising and affiliate links.

Information We Collect

  • Log Data: Our hosting provider (GitHub Pages) may automatically collect standard log information such as your IP address, browser type, referring page, and access time.

  • Cookies and Similar Technologies:

    • We may use cookies or similar technologies to improve site functionality and analyze traffic.
    • Our use of Cloudflare Web Analytics is currently cookie-free and does not track personal data.
    • We use the HubSpot tracking script, which may set cookies for marketing or analytics purposes. See HubSpot’s Privacy Policy.
    • We use Google AdSense to serve ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve personalized ads.
    • Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings and YourAdChoices.
  • Embedded or Linked Content: Blog posts may include images, videos, or other media hosted by third-party providers (e.g., stock image services, CDNs, or external websites). These providers may set their own cookies or track usage according to their privacy policies.
  • Affiliate Links: Some posts contain affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we personally use or trust.

How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Monitor and improve site performance.
  • Understand traffic and readership trends.
  • Serve ads and measure advertising performance.
  • Ensure security and prevent abuse.

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

Third-Party Services

This site relies on third-party providers:

  • Hosting: GitHub Pages. See GitHub’s Privacy Statement.
  • Cloudflare: Used for security, performance, and analytics. See Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy.
  • HubSpot: Used for tracking and marketing automation. See HubSpot’s Privacy Policy.
  • Google AdSense: Used to display advertising. See Google’s Privacy & Terms.
  • Affiliate Programs: We participate in affiliate programs (like Amazon Associates) and may earn commissions on qualifying purchases.
  • External Media Providers: Some posts may include images or embeds from third-party sites (e.g., stock providers, CDNs). These third parties may collect data through cookies or tracking technologies.

Your Choices

  • You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
  • If third-party cookies are present, you can manage or block them through your browser or tools like Your Online Choices (EU users).
  • If we enable cookie-based analytics in the future, we will provide a consent option.
  • You may opt out of personalized ads via Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

This blog may link to or embed external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies.