At AlterTechnica, we take your digital independence and privacy seriously. This policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and our commitment to keeping your data in your hands.
Our Philosophy
We believe that you should own your data. This site is designed to be as lightweight and non-intrusive as possible. We do not track you across the web, we do not sell your data, and we do not build profiles based on your reading habits.
Information We Collect
Hosting and Server Logs
Like most websites, our hosting provider automatically collects certain technical information when you visit. This includes your IP address, browser type, and the pages you access. This information is used exclusively for security purposes and to ensure the site is operating correctly. We do not use these logs for personal identification or marketing.
No User Accounts
AlterTechnica does not require you to create an account or provide an email address to read our content. If we launch a newsletter or comment system in the future, we will update this policy to reflect how that data is handled.
Cookies and Local Storage
Theme Preference
We use your browser’s local storage to remember your choice between light and dark mode. This preference stays on your device and is not sent to our servers.
No Tracking Cookies
We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising pixels.
Third-Party Services
We aim to avoid third-party dependencies. If we ever embed external content, such as a video or a map, that provider may collect information according to their own privacy policy. We will always prioritize privacy-respecting alternatives.
Data Ownership and RSS
We encourage the use of RSS for following our updates. When you use an RSS reader, you are in control of how and when you consume our content. We do not receive any information about which articles you read through your private RSS reader.
Your Rights
Since we do not collect personal information like your name, email, or physical address, we generally do not have any data to provide you if you make a data request.
Contact
If you have questions about our approach to privacy, you can find our contact information on the About page.
Policy Updates
We may update this policy as the site evolves. The latest version will always be available on this page.