Privacy Policy – Data Ethics and Security at Aecko
1. Introduction to Data Privacy
At blogs.aecko.io, we believe that privacy is a fundamental human right. Our platform is built by technologists who understand the value of data and the importance of its protection. This Privacy Policy outlines our transparent approach to data collection, usage, and security, ensuring compliance with the GDPR, CCPA, and other global privacy frameworks.
2. Data Collection: What We Monitor
We collect minimal data necessary to provide a high-quality user experience:
- Identity Data: Your name and email address when you opt-in to our newsletter or create a profile.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and time-zone settings.
- Usage Data: Which technical articles you read and how much time you spend on specific architectural diagrams.
- Cookie Data: We use cookies to remember your preferences (like code-block formatting or dark mode).
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data strictly for the following purposes:
- Personalization: Delivering tech insights that match your specific professional interests (e.g., showing more DevOps content to a DevOps engineer).
- Performance Optimization: Analyzing site traffic to ensure our servers are optimized for your region.
- Communication: Sending you the Aecko Pulse newsletter and critical security updates.
- Security: Detecting and preventing malicious bot traffic or unauthorized attempts to access our administrative systems.
4. The Use of Tracking Technologies
We use a combination of first-party and third-party cookies.
- Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function and for your login session.
- Analytical Cookies: We use tools like Google Analytics to understand aggregate user behavior. Your individual identity remains anonymous in these reports.
- Marketing Cookies: Used only if you have opted-in to receive partner offers.
5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Handlers
Aecko.io does not sell your personal data. We only share information with trusted service providers who are necessary for our operations:
- Cloud Hosting: Our servers (e.g., AWS, DigitalOcean).
- Email Systems: For newsletter delivery (e.g., MailerLite, SendGrid).
- Analytics: For traffic monitoring. All third-party partners are strictly vetted for their own privacy compliance.
6. Data Retention and Deletion
We keep your data only as long as necessary.
- Newsletter Data: Retained until you click “Unsubscribe.”
- Usage Logs: Typically purged every 90 days.
- Right to be Forgotten: You may request the total deletion of your data at any time by emailing privacy@aecko.io.
7. Security Infrastructure
We protect your data using enterprise-grade security:
- Encryption: All data in transit is protected by AES-256 SSL encryption.
- Firewalls: We use advanced Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to prevent data breaches.
- Access Control: Only authorized Aecko administrators have access to user databases, and all access is logged and audited.
8. Your Rights Under Global Law
Regardless of your location, we respect your rights to access, correct, or port your data. We are committed to responding to all data requests within 30 days.