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Privacy Policy

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Last updated: March 17, 2026

Who We Are #

This Privacy Policy applies to Software Developer Survival Guide, operated at softwaredevelopersurvivalguide.com (the “Site”). We publish articles and career advice for software engineers.

For privacy-related questions, contact us at: privacy@softwaredevelopersurvivalguide.com

What Information We Collect #

Information You Provide #

We do not currently operate user accounts, contact forms, or email collection directly on this Site. If you contact us via email, we receive your email address and the contents of your message. We use this only to respond to your inquiry.

Information Collected Automatically #

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

  • Usage data — pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, browser type, operating system, and approximate geographic location (country/region level)
  • Device information — device type and screen resolution
  • Cookies and similar technologies — small data files stored in your browser (see our Cookie Policy for details)

This data is collected only with your consent, via the cookie banner displayed on your first visit.

How We Use Your Information #

We use the information collected to:

  • Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content
  • Measure the performance of articles and topics
  • Display relevant advertising (via Google AdSense, with your consent)
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

Third-Party Services #

Google Analytics #

With your consent, we use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data. Google Analytics may set cookies and collect information about your use of the Site. Google’s privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by:

Google AdSense #

With your consent, we display ads served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google’s Ads Settings.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent — analytics and advertising cookies are processed only with your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time
  • Legitimate interests — basic server logs necessary to operate the Site securely

Your Rights #

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
  • Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure — request deletion of your data
  • Restriction — request that we limit processing of your data
  • Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Portability — receive your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw consent — withdraw consent for cookie-based processing at any time via our cookie banner

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: privacy@softwaredevelopersurvivalguide.com

EEA residents also have the right to lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority.

Data Retention #

We do not retain personal data directly. Third-party services (Google Analytics, AdSense) retain data according to their own policies. Analytics data is retained for 14 months in Google Analytics before automatic deletion.

International Transfers #

Your data may be processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. Google Analytics and AdSense are operated by Google LLC, which is certified under applicable data transfer frameworks.

Children’s Privacy #

This Site is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy #

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last updated. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact #

For privacy-related questions: privacy@softwaredevelopersurvivalguide.com