Privacy Policy
Last updated: 24 October 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information Coyeb.com (“Coyeb”, “we”, “us”) collects when you visit our website, how we use it, and the choices you have. Coyeb.com is a technology and general-interest blog. If you have a question about this policy, email contact@coyeb.com.
Information we collect
- Information you give us – when you email us or use our contact page, we receive your name, email address and the content of your message.
- Comments – if comments are open on an article and you leave one, we collect the name, email address and website you enter, plus your IP address and browser details to help detect spam.
- Technical information – our hosting provider’s servers automatically record basic request data, such as IP address, browser type, device type, the page requested and the date and time, in server logs.
- Cookies – we use a small number of cookies. See our Cookie Policy for details.
We do not ask for sensitive information, and we do not run user accounts for readers.
How we use your information
- To reply to messages and correction requests you send us.
- To publish and moderate comments.
- To keep the website secure, prevent spam and abuse, and fix technical problems.
- To understand which content is useful and improve the site.
- To meet legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use it to build advertising profiles.
Who we share it with
We only share personal information when needed to run the website or when the law requires it:
- Service providers – such as our web hosting company and the WordPress software and plugins that run the site, which process data on our behalf.
- Gravatar – if comments are shown with profile pictures, a hashed version of the commenter’s email address may be sent to Gravatar to check for an avatar.
- Legal reasons – if required by law, court order or to protect our rights or the safety of others.
How long we keep it
- Messages: as long as needed to handle your request, then deleted unless we must keep them for legal reasons.
- Comments: as long as the comment stays published. Spam is deleted.
- Server logs: for a limited period, for security and troubleshooting.
Security
The site is served over an encrypted (HTTPS) connection, and access to our admin area is limited to our editors. No method of storing or sending data online is completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your information.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the use of your personal information, to object to its use, and to receive a copy of it. If you are in the EU or UK, see our GDPR Rights page for details. To make a request, email contact@coyeb.com.
International transfers
The services that run this website may store or process data in countries other than your own. Where required, we rely on the legal safeguards those providers offer.
Children
Coyeb.com is a general-audience website and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Links to other websites
Our articles link to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so please read their policies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it last changed.
Contact
Email contact@coyeb.com or use our contact page.