Privacy Policy – ByteCascade
We respect your privacy and only collect the minimum needed to run this blog and show ads.
In Short – What You Need to Know
- We don’t sell your personal data
- We only collect anonymous analytics & ad cookies (via Google)
- If you comment, Google stores your name/email/IP
- You can request deletion or opt out of ads anytime
- Fully compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and AdSense rules
1️⃣ What Information Do We Collect?
In Short: Almost nothing directly from you — only what Google tools and optional comments.
Automatically collected (anonymous)
- IP address (anonymized)
- Approximate location (country/city level)
- Browser & device info
- Pages viewed & time spent (Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies / identifier (Google AdSense)
When you leave a comment (optional)
- Display name
- Email address (not shown publicly)
- Comment text & IP address (stored by Google/Blogger)
We do NOT collect names, phone numbers, exact addresses, payment info, or any sensitive data.
2️⃣ How Do We Use Your Information?
In Short: To run the blog, improve content, and show relevant ads.
- Deliver and maintain the website
- Understand how visitors use the site (analytics)
- Show non-intrusive ads via Google AdSense
- Moderate and display comments
- Comply with legal obligations
3️⃣ Do We Share or Sell Your Data?
No, we do not sell your personal data.
Data is only shared with:
- Google (Analytics, AdSense, Blogger) – see Google’s Privacy Policy
- Law enforcement or authorities when legally required
Ad personalization by Google is considered “sharing” under California law → you can opt out below.
4️⃣ Cookies & Ads (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google uses cookies to serve personalized ads.
Opt out anytime:
California users: Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information → use the Google link above.
5️⃣ Your Privacy Rights
You may:
- Request access to your data
- Ask us to delete your data (including comments)
- Opt out of personalized ads
- Withdraw consent at any time
How to exercise your rights:
Email us at bytecascade11@gmail.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject.
We will respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA).
6️⃣ Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
This site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we learn we have, we will delete it immediately.
7️⃣ Data Retention & Security
- Analytics data → automatically anonymized after 26 months
- Comments → kept while the post exists (or until you request deletion)
- All data protected with Google’s industry-leading security & HTTPS encryption
8️⃣ Policy Updates
We may update this policy. The new version will show the updated date above. Major changes will be announced on the homepage for 30 days.