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BuildSoftwareSystems Website Data Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2022

Thank you for being a part of BuildSoftwareSystems (“we”, “us”, or “our”). This Data Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your personal information when you visit and engage with our software engineering blogging and tutorial website, https://www.buildsoftwaresystems.com (the “Website”). By using the Website, you signify your consent to the practices described in this policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to enhance your experience on our Website:

• Personal Information: When you subscribe to newsletters, comment on our posts, or reach out to us, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and contact details.
  
  We use MailerLite to manage our email marketing subscriber list and to send emails to our subscribers. MailerLite is a third-party provider, which may process your data using industry-standard technologies to help us monitor and improve our newsletter.
  
  MailerLite’s privacy policy is available at https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy
  
  You can unsubscribe from our newsletter by clicking on the unsubscribe link provided at the end of each newsletter at any time.
  
  Our contact form enables visitors to get in touch with us. The form submissions are handled by web3forms, which adheres to GDPR compliance standards.
  
  The information from the web form is forwarded to us via email.

• Usage Information: We gather data about your interactions with the Website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring URL. This helps us understand your preferences and tailor content accordingly.
  
  We use GoatCounter and Umami to gather web analytics. Their privacy policies are available at https://goatcounter.com/privacy and https://umami.is/privacy, respectively.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to provide a personalized browsing experience and analyze user behavior. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We utilize the collected information for the following purposes:

• Enhancing and maintaining the Website’s functionality
• Sending you newsletters, updates, and relevant materials
• Responding to your comments and inquiries
• Analyzing usage patterns to improve user experience and content quality
• Ensuring security and safeguarding against fraudulent activities

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3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party service providers may assist in Website operations, including hosting, analytics, and communication.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our policies, or protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.

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4. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccuracies in your data
• Withdraw consent for specific processing activities
• Delete your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-out of receiving marketing communications

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5. Data Security

We employ security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online transmission or storage is entirely secure.

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6. Third-Party Links

Our Website may link to third-party sites, plugins, or services. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

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7. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

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8. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Data Privacy Policy to reflect changes in practices. We recommend reviewing the policy when you interact with the Website.

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9. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Data Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected].

By using the BuildSoftwareSystems Website, you acknowledge having read and understood this Data Privacy Policy, agreeing to its terms.