Hi there, and welcome to our Privacy Policy. We know this kind of page isn’t the most exciting thing to read, but it’s super important—for both of us. So we’ve tried to keep it as clear and human as possible. No confusing legal terms (unless we have to), no copy-paste from some law firm’s boilerplate.
This is where we explain what kind of information we collect, how we use it, what we never do with it, and what your rights are. If you’re reading this, thanks for caring about your data. We do too.
1. Who We Are
We’re Dartub—a blog about tech, tools, gadgets, AI, and how to make all that stuff easier to understand. You can find us at https://dartub.com. We’re not some massive company with dozens of servers and creepy tracking setups. Just a small team running a helpful website.
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Let’s break this down:
A. Information You Give Us Directly
When you:
- Leave a comment on a blog post
- Use the contact form
- Subscribe to our newsletter (if available)
- Reach out to us via email
We may collect things like:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any message you send us
We use this info only to respond to you, provide content updates, or improve the site. That’s it. We never sell or trade your information.
B. Automatically Collected Data
Like almost every website on the internet, we use analytics tools (like Google Analytics or Jetpack Stats) to understand how visitors interact with our site.
That means we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages you visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral source (like Google or Twitter)
This data is anonymous and helps us figure out which articles are helpful and which ones people skip. It also helps us spot bugs or layout issues on different devices.
C. Cookies (the non-edible kind)
We use cookies to:
- Remember your comment info so you don’t have to retype it next time
- Analyze traffic and user behavior
- Store preferences (like dark/light mode if we offer it in the future)
You can always control cookies through your browser settings or clear them entirely. Our site will still work fine if you turn them off, though some features may be less convenient.
3. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Some blog posts may include embedded content—like YouTube videos, tweets, Instagram posts, or a Google Map. These sites might collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction with that content.
Unfortunately, we don’t control what those platforms do. If you’re logged in to those services while visiting our site, they might link your visit to your profile there. That’s just how embeds work across the web.
4. Who We Share Your Data With
Short answer: no one, unless:
- We are legally required to by law enforcement (very rare).
- A third-party service helps us run the website (e.g., hosting provider, email delivery service, analytics tool). In these cases, they only access the minimum data needed to do their job, and they can’t use it for anything else.
We do not sell, rent, or give away your personal information to advertisers or marketers. Ever.
5. How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep your data only as long as necessary:
- Comments stay on the site forever (unless you ask us to delete them).
- Contact form submissions are usually stored for a few months.
- Analytics data is stored by Google Analytics according to their retention settings (typically 14–26 months).
If you ever want us to delete something, just let us know.
6. What Rights You Have Over Your Data
You have complete control over your personal info. You can:
- Ask us what data we have about you
- Request we delete your comments or email records
- Unsubscribe from emails or newsletters (we’ll never send spam)
- Request corrections if something’s wrong
To do any of these, just send us a message at [your email/contact form link]. We’ll respond as quickly as we can.
7. How We Protect Your Data
We take your privacy seriously. Our site uses:
- SSL encryption (that little padlock in your browser)
- Security plugins to prevent brute-force attacks or spam
- Regular backups and software updates
But please note: No system is 100% hack-proof. We do our best to follow good practices, but we also rely on trusted third-party tools to help keep the site secure.
8. Third-Party Services We Use
Here’s a list of services that might interact with your data when you visit Dartub:
- Google Analytics – For anonymous site usage stats
- Jetpack/WordPress Stats – For performance insights and spam filtering
- Akismet – To prevent spam comments
- Email Services (like Mailchimp) – If we ever offer a newsletter
- Cloudflare – For website performance and security (if enabled)
Each of these services has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to check them out if you’re curious.
9. Affiliate Links & Advertising (If Any)
Sometimes we may include affiliate links in our posts. That means if you click a link and buy something, we might earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you.
We’ll always mark these links clearly. Affiliate income helps keep the site running and free of paywalls. We don’t let advertisers dictate our content or reviews.
As of now, we don’t run third-party ads (like Google Ads), but if we ever do, we’ll update this page with details.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our content is aimed at teens and adults, not young children. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 13. If you believe your child has submitted data, please contact us and we’ll delete it immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We might update this Privacy Policy from time to time—especially if we add new features, tools, or legal requirements change.
Any updates will be posted right here with a date at the top. If the changes are big, we’ll also put a notice on the homepage or email you if you’re subscribed.
12. Contact Us
Still have questions? Confused by anything here? No problem.
You can contact us anytime at:
📧 [your@email.com]
Or through our contact form here: [Contact Page URL]
We’re happy to clarify anything or help you understand your data rights.