Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 2nd, 2026
1. Introduction
At KnowledgeLog, we prioritize the privacy and security of our readers. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to safeguard it. By accessing knowledgelog.blog, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
- Newsletter Subscription: When you subscribe to our weekly digest, we collect your email address to send you updates. We do not sell this list to third parties.
- User Accounts: If you sign in via Google Authentication (NextAuth), we collect your name, email address, and profile picture to create your user profile and facilitate features like commenting and bookmarking.
- Communications: If you contact us directly via our contact form, we collect your name, email, and the contents of your message.
B. Information Collected Automatically
- Log Data: Like most websites, we collect log files that include IP addresses, browser type, ISP, date/time stamps, and referring pages. This helps us analyze trends and improve site performance.
- Cookies: We use cookies to maintain your session (if logged in) and to remember your preferences. See our Cookie Policy for more details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following specific purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain knowledgelog.blog.
- To improve user experience by analyzing how you use our website.
- To communicate with you, specifically via our newsletter (if subscribed) or to respond to inquiries.
- To prevent fraud and ensure the security of our platform.
4. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing
We rely on trusted third-party providers to run our services. We ensure these partners adhere to strict data protection standards:
- Google (OAuth): Used for secure authentication. Their privacy policy applies to your Google account data.
- MongoDB (Database): Used to securely store user profiles, comments, and post data.
- Vercel (Hosting): Our infrastructure provider processing web requests.
We never sell your personal data to advertisers or data brokers.
5. Data Retention & Deletion
We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Right to Forget: You may request the deletion of your account and associated data (comments, profile info) at any time by contacting us at contact.knowledgelog@gmail.com. We will process your request within 30 days.
6. Children's Privacy
KnowledgeLog does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately, and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
contact.knowledgelog@gmail.com