Privacy Policy

Who We Are

DotNetStudioAI (dotnetstudioai.com) is a developer content platform focused on .NET + AI. The site is operated as a solo-founded publication. For questions about this policy, contact [email protected].

Data We Collect

Analytics (Google Analytics GA4)

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with the site. GA4 collects anonymized usage data including page views, session duration, referral source, and general device/browser information.

• GA4 is only loaded after you consent via the cookie banner.
• GA4 is only active on the production domain (dotnetstudioai.com).
• IP anonymization is enabled by default in GA4.
• No personally identifiable information (PII) is sent to GA4.

You can opt out at any time by clearing your browser cookies or using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Newsletter Subscription

If you subscribe to our newsletter via the on-site form, we collect your email address only. Newsletter form submissions are processed through Netlify Forms.

• Your email is stored in Netlify's form submission dashboard.
• We will only use your email to send newsletter updates.
• You can unsubscribe at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

Contact Form

The contact form collects your name, email, and message. This data is processed through Netlify Forms and used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not share contact form data with third parties.

Cookies

This site uses the following cookies:

No cookies are set until you accept the cookie consent banner. Functional cookies (consent preference) are stored in localStorage, not as HTTP cookies.

Third-Party Services

• Netlify — Hosting, form processing, CDN. Netlify Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics (GA4) — Anonymized site analytics (consent-gated). Google Privacy Policy

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any other third parties.

Data Retention

• Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics' default retention settings (14 months).
• Newsletter emails: Retained until you unsubscribe.
• Contact form submissions: Retained in Netlify for up to 12 months, then deleted.

Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., for analytics or newsletter).
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

This site is intended for developers and technology professionals. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 16 years of age.