Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 16, 2025

The Short Version

We use Google Analytics to understand how people use this blog. That's it. We don't sell your data, we don't serve ads, and we don't collect personal information beyond what Google Analytics automatically tracks (pages you visit, how long you stay, where you came from).

You can block Google Analytics with any ad blocker or privacy extension. The blog works exactly the same either way.

What We Collect

Analytics Data (via Google Analytics 4)

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our blog. This helps us know which content is helpful and where we should focus our efforts.

What Google Analytics collects:

  • Pages you visit on this blog
  • How long you spend on each page
  • How you found us (Google, Twitter, direct link, etc.)
  • Your general location (country/city level)
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Browser and operating system

What We Don't Collect

  • Your name or email address (we don't have a newsletter... yet)
  • Your exact IP address (Google anonymizes this)
  • Any personal information
  • Passwords or login credentials (there's no login)

How We Use This Data

Analytics data helps us answer questions like:

  • Which blog posts are most helpful?
  • Are people finding the guides section?
  • Is the blog loading fast enough on mobile?
  • Where is our audience located?

We do NOT:

  • Sell your data to anyone
  • Use your data for advertising
  • Share your data with third parties (except Google Analytics itself)
  • Track you across other websites

Cookies

This blog uses two types of cookies:

1. Theme Preference (Essential)

When you toggle between light and dark mode, we save your preference in local storage so the site remembers your choice. This stays on your device and never leaves your browser.

2. Google Analytics Cookies (Analytics)

Google Analytics uses cookies to track your visit. These cookies help us understand if you're a returning visitor and how you navigate the blog.

Cookie names: _ga, _ga_*, _gid

Your Privacy Rights

Block Analytics

You can block Google Analytics in several ways:

The blog works exactly the same with analytics blocked. You won't miss anything.

Delete Your Data

Since we don't collect personal information or require accounts, there's no personal data to delete. Google Analytics data is anonymous and aggregated.

If you want to clear cookies, use your browser's settings to delete cookies for this site.

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

Our only third-party service is Google Analytics 4. Google's privacy policy can be found here: Google Privacy Policy

GitHub Pages (Hosting)

This blog is hosted on GitHub Pages. GitHub may collect technical information like IP addresses in their server logs. See GitHub's Privacy Statement for details.

External Links

This blog contains links to external websites (like Twitter, GitHub, etc.). We're not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. When you click an external link, you're subject to that site's privacy policy.

Children's Privacy

This blog is not directed at children under 13. We don't knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

If we add new tracking tools or change how we use data, we'll update this policy before implementing the changes.

GDPR Compliance (For EU Visitors)

If you're in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

  • Right to access: You can request what data we have (which is minimal and anonymous)
  • Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your data
  • Right to object: You can block analytics as described above
  • Right to data portability: You can request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@alienbraintrust.ai

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy? Reach out:

The Bottom Line

We use analytics to understand what content is helpful. That's it. We don't sell data, we don't serve ads, and we respect your privacy. Block analytics if you want—the blog works the same either way.

Our promise: If we ever change how we handle data in a way that affects your privacy, we'll update this policy and make it obvious.

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