Privacy Policy

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• Basic usage data - Pages you visit, time spent, and how you navigate our site
• Device information - Browser type, operating system, and screen size
• General location - Country or region (not precise location)
• Referral source - How you found our website (search engine, social media, etc.)
• Affiliate link clicks - To understand which tools are most helpful

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries - Answer your questions and provide support
• Improve our content - Understand which articles and tools are most valuable
• Analyze website performance - Monitor site speed and user experience
• Track affiliate performance - See which tool recommendations are helpful
• Send updates - Notify you about new content (only with your consent)
• Prevent abuse - Detect spam and protect our website

Honest disclosure: DevDepth participates in affiliate marketing.

• Affiliate links - Some links to tools and services earn us a small commission
• No extra cost - You pay the same price whether you use our links or not
• Clear marking - Affiliate links are clearly identified
• Honest reviews - Affiliate relationships don't influence our opinions
• Click tracking - We track affiliate link clicks to see which recommendations are helpful

We only recommend tools we believe provide genuine value to developers. Affiliate commissions help us keep DevDepth free and support our research efforts.

We don't sell your personal information. We only share data with:

• Service providers - Companies that help us operate our website (hosting, email, analytics)
• Legal requirements - When required by law or to protect our rights
• With your consent - When you explicitly agree to sharing

Third-party services we use:

• Vercel - Website hosting and performance
• MongoDB Atlas - Database for content management
• Mailgun - Email delivery for contact forms
• Google Analytics - Website analytics and insights

We protect your information using:

• HTTPS encryption - All data transmission is encrypted
• Secure hosting - Professional hosting with security measures
• Limited access - Only necessary personnel can access data
• Regular updates - We keep our systems current and secure

While we work hard to protect your information, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We do our best to safeguard your data, but we can't guarantee absolute security.

You have the right to:

• Access your data - Request a copy of information we have about you
• Correct information - Ask us to fix any incorrect data
• Delete your data - Request removal of your personal information
• Opt out of analytics - Disable Google Analytics tracking
• Unsubscribe - Stop receiving emails from us (when available)

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@devdepth.dev. We'll respond within 30 days.

DevDepth is operated from the United States. If you're visiting from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

By using our website, you consent to this transfer and processing.

DevDepth is not intended for children under 13. We don't knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you're a parent and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately.

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:

• We'll update the "Last updated" date
• We'll notify you of significant changes via email (if we have your email)
• The updated policy will be posted on this page

Continued use of DevDepth after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Questions about this privacy policy? Contact us:

• Email: support@devdepth.dev
• Contact Form: devdepth.dev/contact
• Twitter: @devdepth