Introduction
Welcome to Chudi Nnorukam ("we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://chudi-blog.vercel.app.
This policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our website. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you provide directly when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter: Email address
- Use our contact form: Name, email address, and message content
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Analytics data: Pages visited, time spent, referral source (via Vercel Analytics, only with your consent)
- Technical data: Browser type, device type, operating system
Note: We do not collect personally identifiable information through analytics. Vercel Analytics is privacy-focused and does not use cookies for tracking.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you our newsletter (if you subscribed)
- Respond to your inquiries via the contact form
- Understand how visitors use our website to improve content
- Maintain the security and functionality of our website
We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Vercel Analytics
We use Vercel Analytics to understand website traffic patterns. This service is privacy-focused and does not collect personal data. Analytics are only enabled after you consent via our cookie banner.
Vercel Analytics Privacy Policy
Google Fonts
We use Google Fonts to display typography on our website. When you visit, your browser downloads fonts from Google's servers. Google may collect your IP address for this purpose.
ConvertKit (Newsletter)
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email is stored with ConvertKit, our email service provider. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.
Resend (Contact Form)
Contact form submissions are sent via Resend, an email delivery service. Your message is transmitted securely and only used to respond to your inquiry.
Affiliate Links
Some pages on this website contain affiliate links. When you click on these links and make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships exist with the following services:
- n8n - Workflow automation platform
- Railway - Cloud hosting platform
- Educative - Developer learning platform
I only recommend products and services I personally use and believe provide value. My recommendations are not influenced by affiliate compensation. For a full list of recommended tools, visit my Resources page.
Cookies
For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.
In summary, we only use essential cookies and analytics cookies (with your consent). We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), if you are in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
- Right to data portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to object: Object to processing of your personal data
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@chudi.dev.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Contact form messages: Up to 2 years
- Analytics data: Aggregated, anonymized, retained indefinitely
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes using HTTPS encryption for all data transmission.
International Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. Our service providers (Vercel, ConvertKit, Resend) may store data in the United States. These transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
- Email: hello@chudi.dev
- Website: Contact Form