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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 23, 2025
Last Updated: October 23, 2025

1. Introduction

StaticBlock ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website staticblock.tech (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or use our services.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Newsletter Subscriptions

  • Email address
  • Subscription preferences
  • Subscription date and time

Contact Forms

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content
  • Submission timestamp

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Analytics Data

  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website
  • Geographic location (city/country level)
  • Click and scroll behavior

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Essential cookies for site functionality
  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
  • Preference cookies
  • Session identifiers

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: Newsletter subscriptions (you can withdraw consent anytime)
  • Legitimate Interest: Site analytics, security, and improvements
  • Contract Performance: Responding to your inquiries
  • Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Deliver newsletter content you've subscribed to
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Analyze site usage and improve user experience
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Enforce our Terms of Service

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Service Providers

Google Analytics

Resend

Beehiiv

5.2 Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

6. Cookies and Tracking

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

  • Required for site functionality
  • Session management
  • Security features

Analytics Cookies

  • Google Analytics tracking
  • Performance measurement
  • User behavior analysis

Preference Cookies

  • Remember your settings
  • Language preferences
  • Cookie consent choices

6.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
  • Contact form submissions: 90 days after response
  • Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Cookie data: As specified in cookie settings (typically 1-2 years)

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 All Users

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data
  • Objection: Object to processing of your data
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw Consent: Unsubscribe from newsletters anytime

8.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have additional rights:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt-out of sale (we do not sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights

8.3 European Union Residents (GDPR)

EU residents have additional rights:

  • Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authority
  • Right to object to automated decision-making
  • Right to data portability across services

8.4 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@staticblock.tech. We will respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA).

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • HTTPS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure data storage with access controls
  • Regular security assessments
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover we have collected information from a child, we will delete it immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (EU)
  • Adequacy decisions
  • Service provider agreements

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry standard for compliance.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

For material changes affecting your rights, we will provide prominent notice or seek consent where required.

14. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities within 72 hours, as required by applicable law.

15. Contact Information

Privacy Inquiries: hello@staticblock.tech

Data Protection Officer: hello@staticblock.tech

Mailing Address: Available upon request

For EU residents, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

16. Specific State Rights

Nevada Residents

Nevada residents may opt-out of the sale of covered personal information. We do not currently sell personal information.

Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah Residents

Residents of these states have rights similar to CCPA, including access, deletion, and opt-out rights. Contact us to exercise these rights.

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