Last updated: January 13, 2026
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how DC Blog ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website https://dcblog.dev (the "Service").
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact Information: When you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any message you send us.
- Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
- Comments: If our site supports comments, we may collect your name, email address, and comment content.
Information We Collect Automatically
- Usage Information: We collect information about how you interact with our Service, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
- Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our Service, including browser type, operating system, and IP address.
- Analytics: We use analytics services to understand how our Service is used and to improve our content.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
- Analyze usage patterns and improve our content
- Protect against fraud and ensure the security of our Service
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Service, such as email service providers and analytics platforms.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
- Protection: We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of DCBlog, our users, or others.
Third-Party Services
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these third-party services, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Analytics
We use Fathom Analytics to collect usage statistics. Fathom Analytics is a privacy-focused analytics service that does not use cookies and does not collect personal information. You can learn more about Fathom Analytics' privacy practices at their website.
Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal cookies and tracking technologies:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the Service to function properly, such as maintaining your session and preferences.
- Analytics: We use privacy-focused analytics that do not require cookies or track personal information.
- Theme Preferences: We store your dark/light mode preference locally in your browser.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
- The right to rectify or update your personal information
- The right to erase your personal information
- The right to restrict or object to our use of your personal information
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent (where applicable)
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and with appropriate safeguards in place.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
