Privacy Policy

Learn how Linuxize collects, uses, and protects your data and privacy.

At Linuxize, the privacy of our visitors is important to us. We collect only the data we need to run the site, improve content, and provide requested services.

This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how you can contact us about your data.

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at hello@linuxize.com .

Data We Collect

Linuxize collects the following types of data, either directly or through third-party services:

  • Usage data: Pages visited, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and similar analytics data.
  • Cookies: Small files stored on your device by third-party services (analytics, advertising, spam prevention).
  • Email address: Only when you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter.
  • GitHub account data: Only when you choose to leave a comment via Giscus (GitHub OAuth).

We do not collect personal data unless you voluntarily provide it.

How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect to:

  • Understand how visitors use the site and which content is most useful
  • Deliver and manage advertising
  • Provide newsletter services to subscribers
  • Prevent spam on forms
  • Improve site performance and content quality

Third-Party Services

Linuxize uses the following third-party services that may collect or process data:

  • Cloudflare: CDN and security provider. Your requests pass through Cloudflare, which may process IP addresses and request metadata. See Cloudflare Privacy Policy .

  • Firebase Hosting: Site hosting provided by Google Firebase. See Firebase Privacy .

  • Google Analytics: Traffic analysis with IP anonymization enabled. See Google Privacy & Partners and the Analytics opt-out .

  • Algolia: Site search functionality. Search queries are sent to Algolia for processing. See Algolia Privacy Policy .

  • Raptive: Advertising delivery. Raptive may collect and use data for ad personalization. See Raptive Privacy Statement .

  • Giscus (GitHub Discussions): Comments are handled by Giscus and stored in GitHub Discussions. To comment, you authorize the GitHub OAuth flow. See GitHub Privacy Statement .

  • Brevo: Newsletter subscriptions use double opt-in confirmation. Your email address is sent to Brevo for list management. See Brevo Privacy Policy .

  • Cloudflare Turnstile: Spam prevention on the newsletter form. May process IP addresses and request metadata. See Cloudflare Privacy Policy .

Cookies

Linuxize uses cookies through third-party services such as Google Analytics and Raptive for analytics and advertising purposes.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, this may affect how you interact with our site and other websites. For more information about managing cookies, refer to your browser’s documentation.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data held by us
  • Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Delete your personal data
  • Object to processing of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
  • Request portability of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@linuxize.com . We will respond within one month.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Analytics data is retained according to the retention settings of each third-party service. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.

Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own, depending on the location of our third-party service providers. We use services that comply with applicable data protection regulations.

Linuxize may contain links to external websites. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.

Changes

We may update this policy periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

Questions

Any questions about this Privacy Policy should be addressed to hello@linuxize.com .