đź“‹ Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 28, 2026
Effective date: June 6, 2026
1. Who We Are
Tech & SaaS Stack (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the website https://techsaasstack.com. This policy explains how we handle your information.
Contact us through GitHub Issues.
2. Information We Collect
A. Data You Voluntarily Provide
- Email address — only if you subscribe to our newsletter (stored in localStorage on your browser; we do not currently use an email marketing service)
- Comments/Feedback — if you contact us directly
B. Automatically Collected Data
- Google Analytics (GA4) — anonymized usage data: pages visited, time on site, device/browser type, country (IP anonymized)
- Affiliate network cookies — standard referral tracking when you click affiliate links (no PII)
- Server logs (GitHub Pages) — IP address, user agent, referrer, timestamp (standard web hosting logs)
3. How We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Improve site content & UX | Legitimate interest |
| Track affiliate conversions | Contractual (affiliate agreements) |
| Analyze traffic trends | Legitimate interest |
| Send newsletter (if you subscribe) | Consent |
We do NOT:
- Sell your data
- Share data with advertisers
- Use data for automated decision-making
- Collect sensitive personal data
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_* (GA4) |
Anonymous analytics | 2 years | Browser settings / GA opt-out |
| Affiliate session cookies | Commission attribution | Session - 30 days | Browser settings |
localStorage (newsletter) |
Remember subscription | Until cleared | Clear site data |
localStorage (theme preference) |
Remember dark/light mode | Until cleared | Clear site data |
You can:
- Opt out of Google Analytics: GA Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Disable cookies: Browser settings → Privacy → Block third-party cookies
- Clear localStorage: Browser dev tools → Application → Local Storage → Delete
5. Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub Pages | Hosting | Server logs (IP, UA, etc.) | GitHub Privacy |
| Google Analytics (GA4) | Traffic analysis | Anonymized events, IP (anonymized) | Google Privacy |
| Affiliate networks (Impact, Everflow, etc.) | Commission tracking | Click ID, timestamp, referrer | Respective network policies |
| Google Fonts | Typography | IP address (cached) | Google Fonts FAQ |
| Pagefind (CDN) | Search functionality | None (client-side index) | Pagefind |
6. Affiliate Disclosure
This site participates in affiliate programs (WP Engine, SiteGround, Hostinger, InterServer, Cloudways, ScalaHosting, Semrush, Ahrefs, Elementor, ActiveCampaign, ConvertKit, etc.).
When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This supports independent reviews.
All affiliate links are marked with rel="nofollow sponsored" and clearly disclosed.
7. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
| Right | How to Exercise |
|---|---|
| Access | Email us — we’ll provide data we hold |
| Rectification | Email us to correct inaccuracies |
| Erasure | Email us — we’ll delete your data (except legal obligations) |
| Restriction | Email us to limit processing |
| Portability | Email us for machine-readable export |
| Object | Email us to object to legitimate interest processing |
| Withdraw consent | Unsubscribe link in emails / clear localStorage |
Response time: Within 30 days (GDPR) / 45 days (CCPA).
8. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention |
|---|---|
| GA4 analytics | 14 months (auto-delete) |
| Affiliate cookies | Per network policy (typically 30-90 days) |
| Newsletter email (localStorage) | Until you clear browser data |
| Server logs | GitHub Pages default (typically 30-90 days) |
9. Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13 (US) / 16 (EU). We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
10. International Transfers
Your data may be processed on servers in the United States (GitHub, Google). By using this site, you consent to this transfer. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.
11. Security
We implement reasonable measures:
- HTTPS everywhere (HSTS preloaded)
- Content Security Policy (CSP)
- No database / backend = minimal attack surface
- Static site on GitHub Pages (SOC 2 Type II certified host)
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with updated “Last updated” date. Material changes will be announced via site banner.
13. Contact Us
For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns:
Email: Contact via GitHub Issues
GitHub: github.com/fellowizsick
We respond within 30 days.
This policy is based on GDPR (EU 2016/679), CCPA (California), and industry best practices. It is not legal advice.