Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: July 23, 2025
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Newsletter Subscription
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:
- Your email address
- Subscription timestamp
- IP address (for spam prevention)
1.2 Website Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our website. This includes:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referral sources and search terms
- Device and browser information
- Geographic location (city/country level)
- User interactions (clicks, scrolling, form submissions)
1.3 Search Activity
When you use our search feature:
- Search queries are processed server-side but not stored
- Search interactions may be tracked anonymously via Google Analytics
1.4 Technical Information
We automatically collect certain technical information:
- Server logs (IP address, request time, pages accessed)
- Browser and device characteristics
- Network connection information
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Newsletter Communications
- Send you our weekly newsletter with tech insights and tutorials
- Notify you about new blog posts and content
- Share exclusive resources and guides
2.2 Website Improvement
- Analyze user behavior to improve content and user experience
- Optimize website performance and loading times
- Understand which topics and formats are most valuable
2.3 Security and Abuse Prevention
- Prevent spam and abuse of our newsletter subscription
- Implement rate limiting on our APIs
- Monitor for suspicious activity
3. Third-Party Services
3.1 Brevo (Email Service)
We use Brevo for newsletter management. When you subscribe:
- Your email is stored on Brevo's secure servers
- Brevo may track email opens and clicks for delivery optimization
- View Brevo's privacy policy: brevo.com/legal/privacypolicy
3.2 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 for website analytics:
- Data is processed by Google's servers
- Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized
- View Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
3.3 Vercel (Hosting)
Our website is hosted on Vercel:
- Server logs and technical data are processed by Vercel
- View Vercel's privacy policy: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
4. Your Rights and Choices
4.1 Newsletter Management
- Unsubscribe anytime using the link in our emails
- Your email will be removed from our mailing list within 48 hours
- Contact us directly for immediate removal
4.2 Analytics Opt-out
- Use browser do-not-track settings
- Install ad blockers or privacy extensions
- Use Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
4.3 Data Access and Deletion
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of your personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Object to processing for direct marketing
5. Data Security and Retention
5.1 Security Measures
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Access controls for our systems
5.2 Data Retention
- Newsletter emails: Kept until unsubscription
- Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics settings (default 26 months)
- Server logs: Automatically deleted after 30 days
6. Legal Basis and Compliance
6.1 GDPR Compliance
For EU visitors, our legal basis for processing is:
- Consent: Newsletter subscriptions and analytics cookies
- Legitimate interests: Website functionality and security
6.2 International Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through our service providers' compliance with international data protection frameworks.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:
- We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top
- For significant changes, we'll notify newsletter subscribers
- Your continued use constitutes acceptance of changes
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your rights:
Website: refactix.com
Email: contact@refactix.com
Response time: We aim to respond within 72 hours
Quick Actions: To unsubscribe from our newsletter, click the unsubscribe link in any email or contact us directly. To opt out of analytics, use your browser's do-not-track setting or install the Google Analytics opt-out add-on.