Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 6, 2026
We keep things simple and transparent. This page explains exactly what data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control it.
Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how Rupa.dev ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at rupa.dev. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices.
Information We Collect
Usage Data (via Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This includes pages visited, time spent, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location (country/city level). This data is anonymized and aggregated — we cannot identify you personally from it.
Newsletter Subscriptions
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. This is stored securely via Resend and used only to send you new post notifications and occasional updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Comments (via Giscus)
Our blog uses Giscus for comments, powered by GitHub Discussions. If you leave a comment, your GitHub profile information is used. Giscus is governed by GitHub's Privacy Policy.
Local Storage
We store your learning path progress in your browser's local storage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
Google AdSense & Advertising
Rupa.dev uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site based on your visits to this and other websites on the internet.
- •Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
- •You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at adssettings.google.com.
- •You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at networkadvertising.org.
- •We do not control the content of ads served by Google AdSense. Ad content is determined by Google based on site content and visitor interest signals.
- •We comply with Google's publisher policies and do not place ads on pages with content that violates those policies.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
Request a copy of data we hold about you
Right to Deletion
Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Opt-Out
Opt out of analytics and personalized ads
Right to Portability
Receive your data in a portable format
Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions?
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, reach out directly.