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Privacy Policy and Data Protection Agreement

Last Updated: December 20, 2024 Effective Date: December 20, 2024 Version: 1.0

1. Definitions and Interpretation

1.1. Core Definitions

  • "Personal Data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person

  • "Processing" means any operation performed on Personal Data

  • "Controller" means Stackgazer, determining the purposes and means of Processing

  • "Processor" means entities Processing Personal Data on our behalf

  • "Technical Data" means information related to system interaction and usage

  • "Service" means all Stackgazer offerings, including but not limited to newsletter, blog, code samples, and technical content

  • "Platform" means Substack's publishing and delivery infrastructure

  • "Subscriber" means any individual with an active subscription

  • "User" means any individual accessing our Service

  • "Third Party" means any entity other than you and Stackgazer

1.2. Technical Definitions

  • "Usage Data" includes interaction metrics, performance data, and access patterns

  • "System Data" includes device information, browser configurations, and technical specifications

  • "Content Interaction Data" means engagement with technical content, code samples, and documentation

  • "Technical Preferences" includes programming language choices, framework preferences, and tool selections

2. Scope and Application

2.1. Territorial Scope This Policy applies to: a) All Processing operations within the EU/EEA b) Processing of EU/EEA residents' data worldwide c) Processing of any User data regardless of location d) Technical data collection globally

2.2. Material Scope Covers Processing of: a) All Personal Data b) Technical Data c) Usage patterns d) Content interaction e) Subscription information f) Communication records

3. Data Collection and Processing

3.1. Categories of Personal Data a) Identity Data

  • Full name

  • Username

  • Professional title

  • Company affiliation

  • Professional certifications

  • Technical expertise level

b) Contact Data

  • Email address

  • Professional social media handles

  • Communication preferences

  • Time zone

  • Language preferences

c) Technical Identity Data

  • IP address

  • Device identifiers

  • Browser fingerprint

  • Cookie identifiers

  • Local storage data

  • Cache information

d) Financial Data (processed by Substack)

  • Payment method

  • Transaction history

  • Subscription status

  • Billing address

  • Payment timestamps

3.2. Technical Data Collection Methods a) Automated Collection

  • Web beacons

  • Pixel tags

  • Server logs

  • Application monitoring

  • Performance metrics

  • Error tracking

  • Session recordings

  • Heatmaps

b) User-Provided Technical Data

  • Code submissions

  • Technical comments

  • Documentation feedback

  • Bug reports

  • Feature requests

  • Technical preferences

3.3. Processing Purposes a) Core Service Delivery

  • Content personalization

  • Technical recommendation engine

  • Code sample delivery

  • Documentation access

  • Subscription management

b) Service Improvement

  • Content optimization

  • Performance monitoring

  • Technical debt analysis

  • User experience enhancement

  • Error rate reduction

c) Security and Compliance

  • Fraud prevention

  • Access control

  • Audit logging

  • Compliance monitoring

  • Security incident detection

4. Legal Basis for Processing

4.1. Primary Legal Bases a) Contractual Necessity

  • Subscription fulfillment

  • Content delivery

  • Technical service provision

  • Account management

b) Legitimate Interests

  • Service improvement

  • Security measures

  • Analytics

  • Content optimization

  • Technical performance monitoring

c) Legal Obligations

  • Tax compliance

  • Data protection

  • Consumer protection

  • Financial regulations

d) Consent-Based Processing

  • Marketing communications

  • Technical preferences

  • Optional features

  • Enhanced analytics

4.2. Special Categories of Data We do not intentionally collect or process special categories of Personal Data.

5. Data Security and Protection Measures

5.1. Technical Security Measures a) Infrastructure Security

  • TLS 1.3 encryption

  • HSTS implementation

  • DDoS protection

  • WAF deployment

  • Rate limiting

  • Load balancing

b) Application Security

  • Input sanitization

  • Output encoding

  • CSRF protection

  • XSS prevention

  • SQL injection protection

  • Security headers

c) Authentication and Authorization

  • Multi-factor authentication

  • Role-based access control

  • Session management

  • Password policy enforcement

  • Access logging

  • Authorization matrix

5.2. Organizational Security Measures a) Access Control

  • Principle of least privilege

  • Regular access reviews

  • Access revocation procedures

  • Segregation of duties

  • Administrative access logging

b) Data Protection Procedures

  • Data classification

  • Data handling guidelines

  • Incident response plan

  • Business continuity plan

  • Disaster recovery procedures

6. Data Sharing and Third-Party Processing

6.1. Categories of Recipients a) Platform Providers

  • Substack (primary platform)

  • Analytics providers

  • CDN providers

  • Security services

  • Monitoring services

b) Service Providers

  • Email services

  • Payment processors

  • Customer support tools

  • Analytics platforms

  • Security vendors

6.2. Data Transfer Safeguards a) International Transfers

  • Standard Contractual Clauses

  • Adequacy decisions

  • Privacy Shield (where applicable)

  • Binding Corporate Rules

  • Data Processing Agreements

b) Third-Party Requirements

  • Security assessments

  • Compliance verification

  • Regular audits

  • Processing restrictions

  • Data protection guarantees

7. Data Subject Rights and Exercise Procedures

7.1. Rights Catalog a) Access Rights

  • Data copy request

  • Processing information

  • Recipients disclosure

  • Retention periods

  • Source information

b) Control Rights

  • Rectification

  • Erasure

  • Processing restriction

  • Data portability

  • Objection to processing

7.2. Exercise Procedures a) Request Submission

  • Verification requirements

  • Response timeframes

  • Format specifications

  • Appeal process

  • Documentation requirements

b) Response Management

  • Request tracking

  • Identity verification

  • Response documentation

  • Quality assurance

  • Appeals handling

8. Data Retention and Deletion

8.1. Retention Schedule a) Active Data

  • Subscription data: Duration + 24 months

  • Technical data: 12 months

  • Usage data: 36 months

  • Security logs: 24 months

  • Communication records: 60 months

b) Archived Data

  • Backup retention: 7 years

  • Legal hold data: As required

  • Compliance data: As required by law

  • Historical data: Anonymized after retention period

8.2. Deletion Procedures a) Routine Deletion

  • Automated pruning

  • Manual review

  • Verification process

  • Audit trail

  • Recovery procedures

b) Special Deletion

  • Right to be forgotten requests

  • Contract termination

  • Legal requirements

  • Security incidents

  • Data breaches

9. Technical Content Special Considerations

9.1. Code Samples and Technical Content a) Usage Tracking

  • Anonymous analytics

  • Performance metrics

  • Error tracking

  • Implementation statistics

  • Framework adoption

b) Technical Feedback

  • Comment retention

  • Code snippet handling

  • Technical discussion archiving

  • Attribution management

  • Version control

10. Incident Management and Breach Notification

10.1. Incident Response a) Detection and Classification

  • Monitoring systems

  • Alert thresholds

  • Impact assessment

  • Risk evaluation

  • Severity classification

b) Response Procedures

  • Containment measures

  • Investigation process

  • Remediation steps

  • Documentation requirements

  • Post-incident review

10.2. Breach Notification a) Authority Notification

  • Timing requirements

  • Content requirements

  • Documentation

  • Follow-up procedures

  • Regulatory compliance

b) Data Subject Notification

  • Timing requirements

  • Content requirements

  • Communication methods

  • Support provisions

  • Remediation measures

11. Policy Updates and Version Control

11.1. Update Procedures

  • Regular review schedule

  • Change documentation

  • Impact assessment

  • Stakeholder notification

  • Implementation timeline

11.2. Version History

  • Maintained in git repository

  • Change log documentation

  • Previous version archive

  • Differential analysis

  • Compliance verification

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

12.1. Applicable Law This Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12.2. Dispute Resolution

  • Primary jurisdiction

  • Alternative dispute resolution

  • Arbitration provisions

  • Class action waiver

  • Individual claims requirement

13. Contact Information and Data Protection Officer

13.1. Primary Contacts

  • Privacy Office: stackgazer@gmail.com

  • Data Protection Officer: stackgazer@gmail.com

  • Legal Department: stackgazer@gmail.com

  • Security Team: stackgazer@gmail.com

13.2. Physical Address:

8 The Green,
Ste 12319,
Dover, DE
19901

14. Severability and Survival

14.1. Severability If any provision of this Policy is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14.2. Survival Relevant provisions of this Policy survive termination of any associated agreements or services.


By using Stackgazer, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy. For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, contact us using the information in Section 13.