You agree to the privacy policy below, and the Privacy Policy for Substack, the technology provider.
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.