🔐 Privacy Policy
Welcome to Hyaking (https://hyaking.com/). We publish practical technical tutorials. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Who we are
Site owner: Hyaking
Contact: hello@hyaking.com
What data we collect
- Usage & log data: IP address, browser type, pages viewed, timestamps, and referring URLs (standard server logs and security logs).
- Comments & forms: If you leave a comment or send us a message, we receive the content you submit and your email address/name (if provided).
- Cookies & similar tech: See “Cookies & Advertising” below.
- Analytics: We may use privacy-friendly analytics or Google Analytics to understand aggregate traffic and improve the site.
🍪 Cookies & Advertising (AdSense)
Personalized vs. non-personalized ads: Depending on your location and choices, ads may be tailored to your interests (personalized) or shown based on context like the page content (non-personalized). In regions where consent is required, we will only use personalized ads if you grant consent.
Your choices:
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Opt-out of many ad vendors: aboutads.info/choices (US) • youronlinechoices.eu (EU)
- Most browsers let you block or clear cookies in settings.
🇪🇺 EEA/UK/CH users
We aim to comply with Google’s EU User Consent Policy. Where required, you’ll see a consent banner that lets you choose whether we and our partners may use cookies and process data for personalized ads. If you decline, we serve non-personalized ads (or no ads) in those regions.
How we use data
- Operate and secure the site (fraud prevention, abuse/spam detection, debugging).
- Measure readership and improve our content and layout.
- Respond to messages you send us.
How long we keep data
- Server/security logs: typically up to 90 days unless needed to investigate issues.
- Comments and emails: kept as long as necessary for site history and support.
- Analytics data: retained per our analytics provider’s settings.
Sharing
We don’t sell your personal information. We share limited data with service providers who help us run the site (e.g., hosting, analytics, advertising). These providers may process data on our behalf under their terms and privacy policies.
Links to other sites
Our tutorials may link to other websites. We’re not responsible for their content or privacy practices—please review their policies.
Children’s privacy
This site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict use of your personal data. To make a request, email us at hello@hyaking.com.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email hello@hyaking.com.
Changes to this policy
We may update this page from time to time. We’ll revise the “Effective date” above and, if changes are significant, we’ll provide a more prominent notice.