Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026-01-31

Thank you for visiting Gin's Blog. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our site, we may collect minimal technical data to optimize your experience and ensure security:

  • Network Info: IP address, ISP, connection type (e.g., WiFi/4G) for routing optimization.
  • Device Metrics: Screen resolution, device memory, and CPU concurrency to determine optimal content rendering quality.
  • Location Data: Approximate location (City/Country) derived from IP address for analytics purposes.

1.2 User Account Data

If you choose to log in via third-party OAuth providers (GitHub, Google, Discord), we store only the public information provided by them:

  • Username
  • Public Email Address
  • Avatar URL
  • Third-party User ID

2. How We Use Your Data

  • Performance Optimization: Device metrics help us serve lighter content to slower connections or lower-end devices.
  • Security: IP addresses are used to detect routing anomalies and prevent abuse.
  • Social Features: Your account data allows you to post comments and interact with content.

We do NOT share your personal data with advertisers or third parties.

3. Data Storage

Your data is stored securely on Cloudflare D1 & KV infrastructure. We employ industry-standard security measures including strict access controls (Zero Trust) and encryption.

4. Your Rights

You have full control over your data. Upon request, or by using the "Logout & Clear Session" features in the user interface, you can manage your session data.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following services which may process data:

  • Cloudflare: Hosting, Security, and Edge Computing.
  • OAuth Providers: GitHub, Google, Discord (for authentication only).

This project is open source. You can audit the code at the GitHub Repository.