🔒 Privacy Policy

How we protect your data and respect your privacy

Our Commitment to Privacy

At Unkie The Stock Junkie, we believe your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

Short version: We collect minimal data, don't sell your information, and prioritize your privacy.

What Information We Collect

We Do NOT Collect:

  • Personal names or addresses
  • Phone numbers
  • Social Security numbers
  • Financial information
  • Browsing history from other sites
  • Precise location data

We Do Collect:

  • Anonymous Analytics: Pages visited, time on site, popular content
  • Technical Data: Browser type, device type, screen size
  • Contact Form Submissions: Only if you voluntarily submit the contact form

How We Use Information

  • Improve website functionality and content
  • Understand which articles are most helpful
  • Fix bugs and technical issues
  • Respond to your questions (via contact form only)

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

GitHub Pages

Our website is hosted on GitHub Pages. They may collect basic server logs. See GitHub's Privacy Statement.

Google Analytics (Optional)

If enabled, we use Google Analytics to understand site usage. This collects anonymous data only. You can opt-out using browser extensions.

Cookies

We use minimal cookies:

  • Theme Preference: Remembers your light/dark mode choice
  • Analytics: Anonymous usage tracking (if enabled)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work properly.

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

This site is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided personal information, please contact us to remove it.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect any data we collect:

  • HTTPS encryption for all connections
  • No storage of sensitive personal information
  • Regular security updates

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Know what data we have about you
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of analytics tracking
  • Contact us with privacy concerns

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

Contact Us

Questions about privacy? Contact us.