Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how The Pragmatic Stack ("the blog," "we," "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit pragmaticstack.hashnode.dev.
The blog is a personal website operated by Alen Joy, based in Bengaluru, India, and is hosted on the Hashnode platform. By using this blog, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information, only what is necessary to operate the blog and improve the reader experience.
Information you provide voluntarily:
- Email address — when you subscribe to the newsletter or contact the author
- Name and profile details — when you sign in via Hashnode to comment, react, or follow
- Comments and feedback — text you submit on posts
Information collected automatically:
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent, referring sites, and similar analytics collected by the Hashnode platform
- Device and browser information — browser type, operating system, screen size, and approximate location (city/country level)
- Cookies and similar technologies — used by Hashnode for authentication, preferences, and analytics
2. How We Use the Information
The information collected is used to:
- Deliver and display blog content
- Send newsletter emails (only if you have subscribed)
- Respond to inquiries sent via email or the contact form
- Understand reader engagement and improve content quality
- Maintain the security and integrity of the blog
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Third-Party Services
This blog is hosted on Hashnode (hashnode.com), which collects and processes data as described in their own Privacy Policy.
We may also rely on third-party services for:
- Analytics (e.g., Hashnode built-in analytics, or other privacy-friendly analytics tools)
- Email delivery (for newsletters)
- Embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, GitHub Gists, CodePen embeds) — which may set their own cookies
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services linked from this blog.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. This blog uses cookies for:
- Keeping you signed in (if you log in via Hashnode)
- Remembering your preferences (e.g., dark mode)
- Measuring traffic and engagement
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the blog may not work correctly.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Withdraw consent to email communications at any time
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact the author at alenjoy333@gmail.com.
6. Newsletter
If you subscribe to the newsletter, your email address will be used solely to send blog updates and related content. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any newsletter email, or by emailing the author directly.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers can request deletion at any time.
8. Children's Privacy
This blog is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, please contact the author so we can remove it.
9. Security
We rely on Hashnode's infrastructure and security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in practices, features, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top will always reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the blog after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Alen Joy
📧 alenjoy333@gmail.com
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India