Privacy Policy

StackPractices respects your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding that data.

Information We Collect

StackPractices is a static site with no backend database. We do not collect, store, or process personal data directly on our servers. However, we use third-party services that may collect anonymous usage data to help us improve the site:

Google Analytics — anonymous page views, session duration, and interactions to understand content popularity and user experience. We use Google Consent Mode: when you decline analytics cookies, the stream still sends cookieless, non-identifiable pings; when you grant consent, it may use cookies such as _ga and _gid. Data is aggregated and does not personally identify you. You can manage this via our cookie consent banner.
Pagefind — local search runs entirely in your browser. No search queries or data are sent to our servers or any third party.
Contact Form (Formspree) — when you submit a message through our contact form, Formspree processes your name, email, and message on our behalf. See Formspree's privacy policy for details on how they handle this data.
Ko-fi — donation buttons link to Ko-fi's platform. Ko-fi handles all payment processing independently. We do not receive or store any payment information.

How We Use Your Information

Any data collected is used solely for the following purposes:

To understand which content is most helpful and improve our resources.
To respond to messages sent through the contact form.
To maintain site security and diagnose technical issues.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with advertisers or data brokers.

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for language preference and cookie consent state. Analytics and advertising cookies are only set with your consent. Even when analytics cookies are declined, we still receive anonymous, cookieless usage data through Google Consent Mode so we can measure traffic without identifying you. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

Data Security

Since StackPractices is a static site, there is no user database to breach. Analytics data is handled by Google under their security standards. Contact form submissions are processed by Formspree using industry-standard encryption (TLS/SSL).

Data Retention

Google Analytics retains aggregated data according to Google's data retention policies (typically 2–14 months depending on settings). Contact form messages are retained in Formspree's systems until manually deleted by us.

Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access — request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
Correction — request that inaccurate data be corrected.
Deletion — request deletion of your personal data.
Objection — object to the processing of your data for analytics.
Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Since we do not store personal data directly, most requests relate to third-party services. To exercise your rights, contact us and we will assist you in directing your request to the appropriate provider.

Children's Privacy

StackPractices does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our contact form, please contact us and we will promptly delete such information.

Third-Party Services

This site uses services provided by Google (Analytics), Formspree (contact forms), and Ko-fi (donations). Each has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Significant changes will be announced via a site notice.

Last updated: August 14, 2026