Privacy Policy - Coder Scratchpad

Last updated: June 19, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit coderscratchpad.com. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to being transparent.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://coderscratchpad.com.

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.

An anonymized string (a hash) created from your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval, your profile picture is visible with your comment.

Media

If you upload images (for example, through a comment), avoid including location data (EXIF GPS), as others can download and extract it.

Cookies

If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience and last one year.

We may also use temporary cookies to check if your browser accepts cookies. These contain no personal data and are deleted when you close your browser.

Email Subscriptions

If you choose to subscribe for updates or new posts, we collect your email address to send you content notifications. We do not share or sell your email. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.

We use secure mailing tools to handle and protect subscription data.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (like videos, images, or articles). This content behaves just as if you visited the other website.

These websites may collect your data, use cookies, or track your interaction with their content.

Google AdSense and Analytics

We may use Google AdSense to show ads and Google Analytics to understand site traffic. These services may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and how you interact with ads or content.

Google uses cookies to serve personalized ads based on your activity across websites.
Learn more about how Google uses data here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

To opt out of personalized advertising, visit: https://www.aboutads.info/choices/.

Who We Share Your Data With

If you request a password reset (if ever enabled), your IP address would be included in the reset email. Currently, we do not have user accounts or logins.

How Long We Retain Your Data

If you leave a comment, it and its data are kept indefinitely. This helps us recognize and approve future comments faster.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you’ve left comments, or subscribed via email, you can request an export of your personal data or ask us to delete it. This doesn’t include any data we must keep for legal or security reasons.