Summary
In plain language
- No reader accounts. We don’t know who you are unless you tell us.
- Reactions use an anonymous browser token so you can only like once.
- Comments store what you type plus a hashed IP for spam control (deleted after 30 days).
- Analytics are cookieless and aggregated.
What we collect
| Data | Why | Kept for |
|---|---|---|
| Comment text, display name | Show your comment | Until deleted |
| Hashed IP | Spam & abuse control | 30 days |
| Optional comment email | Reply notifications, if you ask | Until you ask us to delete it |
| Newsletter email | Send the newsletter | Until you unsubscribe |
| Anonymous visitor token | One like per browser | 1 year (cookie) |
Analytics
We measure page views and performance with our own cookieless, aggregated analytics. No advertising or third-party tracking scripts run on this site. Bot protection (Cloudflare Turnstile) loads only when you use a form.
Your rights
You can ask us to delete your comments, your newsletter subscription or any optional email you gave us. Write to the address below; we reply within 30 days.
Contact
Questions or deletion requests: privacy@9to5ai.tech.
Comments & reactions
Comments are anonymous unless you add a name. We store a one-way hash of your IP address (with a salt that rotates monthly) to stop spam; we never store the raw address. Reactions are tied to a random token in a functional cookie, never to you.