Privacy Policy
Your Privacy Matters to Us
Last updated: August 14, 2025
At Qubit Observer, we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data.
Information We Collect
Analytics Data
When you consent to analytics, we use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymous usage data, including:
- Page views and navigation patterns
- General geographic location (country level)
- Browser type and operating system
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Important: Vercel Analytics does not use cookies and does not collect any personally identifiable information. All data is anonymized and aggregated.
Local Storage
We use your browser's local storage to save:
- Your privacy preferences (analytics consent)
- Bookmarked articles (stored locally on your device)
- Site preferences (if applicable)
How We Use Information
The anonymous analytics data helps us:
- Understand which content is most valuable to our readers
- Improve site performance and user experience
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Make informed decisions about new features
Third-Party Services
Vercel Analytics
We use Vercel Analytics for anonymous usage tracking. You can learn more about their privacy practices at Vercel's Privacy Policy.
GitHub Discussions (Giscus)
If you choose to comment on articles, we use Giscus (powered by GitHub Discussions). Comments are managed through GitHub, and their privacy policy applies to that interaction.
Your Choices and Rights
Managing Your Privacy Settings
You have full control over your privacy settings:
- Access Privacy Settings from the footer menu at any time
- Enable or disable analytics collection
- Clear your local storage data through your browser settings
- Your preferences are saved locally and respected immediately
Data Security
We take data security seriously:
- We don't collect or store personal information
- All analytics data is anonymized
- We use secure HTTPS connections throughout the site
- Local storage data remains on your device
GDPR Compliance
We comply with GDPR requirements by:
- Requesting explicit consent before enabling analytics
- Providing clear information about data collection
- Offering easy-to-use privacy controls
- Not collecting personally identifiable information
- Allowing you to change your preferences at any time
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us.