Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 29, 2026

Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Our Commitment to Privacy

LinuxToday.net is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

TL;DR - Quick Summary
  • We do not use cookies or tracking scripts
  • We do not collect or store personal information
  • We do not sell or share user data with third parties
  • We use privacy-respecting analytics (if any)
  • We do not require account creation or login

Information We Collect

1. Server Logs

Like most websites, our server automatically collects standard technical information including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access

This information is used solely for:

  • Security and abuse prevention
  • Server performance optimization
  • Understanding aggregate traffic patterns

Server logs are automatically deleted after 30 days.

2. Analytics (Privacy-Focused)

We may use privacy-respecting analytics tools that:

  • Do not use cookies
  • Do not track users across websites
  • Anonymize IP addresses
  • Do not create user profiles
  • Are GDPR compliant

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

LinuxToday.net does not collect:

  • Personal identifiable information (name, email, address)
  • Payment information
  • User accounts or login credentials
  • Location data beyond general geographic region
  • Behavioral tracking data
  • Social media profile information

Cookies

LinuxToday.net does not use cookies for tracking purposes. The only cookie that may be set is:

  • Essential cookie: For remembering user preferences (e.g., theme selection) stored locally in your browser only

You can disable cookies in your browser settings without affecting core functionality of the site.

Third-Party Services

External Links

LinuxToday.net contains links to external websites (official documentation, source repositories, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

Embedded Content

We minimize embedded third-party content. When necessary (e.g., embedding videos), we use privacy-enhanced modes that do not track users unless they interact with the embedded content.

Data Retention

  • Server logs: 30 days
  • Analytics data: 12 months (aggregated, anonymized)
  • Email correspondence: As needed for support purposes, deleted upon request

Your Rights

Under GDPR, CCPA, and similar privacy regulations, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request what data we have (minimal, as described above)
  • Rectification: Correct any inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data
  • Object: Object to data processing
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@linuxtoday.net

Children's Privacy

LinuxToday.net does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The website is designed for general audiences interested in Linux and open source software.

Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect data:

  • HTTPS encryption for all pages
  • Regular security updates and patches
  • Minimal data collection reduces risk exposure
  • No user database or authentication system to compromise

Do Not Track

Since we do not track users across websites, Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings are inherently respected.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under CCPA:

  • We do not sell personal information
  • We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
  • You can request disclosure of collected data categories

European Users (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA):

  • Legal basis for processing: Legitimate interest (website operation and security)
  • Data is minimized to essential technical information
  • No consent required as we don't use tracking cookies
  • Right to lodge complaint with your national Data Protection Authority

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns:

Email: privacy@linuxtoday.net

See our Contact page for more ways to reach us.

Open Source Commitment

In alignment with open source values, we believe in transparency. This privacy policy reflects our minimal data collection philosophy. If you have suggestions for improving our privacy practices, please contact us.