Introduction
Welcome to dotnet-guide.com ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use that information, and your rights regarding your data.
Important: By using dotnet-guide.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect different types of information depending on how you interact with our website.
1. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit dotnet-guide.com, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages
- Device Information: Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet), operating system, screen resolution
- Usage Data: Which tutorials you view, how you navigate the site, which links you click
- Referral Information: The website or search engine that referred you to our site
2. Information You Provide
If you contact us through a contact form or email, we may collect:
- Name (if provided)
- Email address
- Message content
- Any other information you choose to share
Note: We do not require user accounts or registration to access our educational content. Most content is freely accessible without providing personal information.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. See our detailed "Cookies" section below for more information.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
Website Operation and Improvement:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our website functionality
- Understand how visitors use our site to optimize content and user experience
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Analyze traffic patterns and popular content
Communication:
- Respond to inquiries, comments, or questions you submit
- Send important notices about website changes or updates (if applicable)
- Communicate regarding domain sale inquiries (if relevant)
Analytics and Performance:
- Monitor website performance and page load times
- Track which tutorials and articles are most popular
- Understand visitor demographics and interests
- Generate aggregate statistics for reporting purposes
Advertising:
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Comply with advertising network requirements
Legal Compliance:
- Comply with legal obligations and regulations
- Protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity
- Enforce our terms of service and policies
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use:
1. Essential Cookies (Required)
- Purpose: Enable core website functionality
- Examples: Dark mode preference, disclaimer dismissal state
- Storage: Browser localStorage
- Duration: Persistent (until you clear browser data)
2. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
- Purpose: Understand how visitors use our site
- Data Collected: Page views, time on site, navigation paths, device type
- Provider: Google Analytics
- Duration: Up to 2 years
- Control: You can opt-out using browser settings or Google's opt-out tool
3. Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
- Purpose: Display relevant advertisements and measure ad performance
- Provider: Google AdSense and advertising partners
- Data Collected: Browsing behavior, interests, ad interactions
- Duration: Varies by cookie (typically 30-90 days)
- Control: Manage ad preferences at Google Ad Settings
Managing Cookies:
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block All Cookies: Configure your browser to reject all cookies (may affect website functionality)
- Delete Cookies: Clear existing cookies through browser settings
- Third-Party Cookies: Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies
Browser Cookie Settings: Chrome (Settings → Privacy → Cookies) | Firefox (Settings → Privacy → Cookies) | Safari (Preferences → Privacy) | Edge (Settings → Privacy → Cookies)
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to operate and improve our website. These services may collect information about you:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information.
- Data Collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rates, traffic sources
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
- Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. AdSense may use cookies to show ads based on your interests.
- Data Collected: Browsing history, ad interactions, device information
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
- Ad Personalization: Manage Ad Settings
- Opt-Out: Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
Google Tag Manager
We may use Google Tag Manager to manage website tags and tracking codes.
- Purpose: Deploy and update analytics and marketing tags
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Important: We do not control third-party cookies or data collection practices. Please review the privacy policies of these services for detailed information.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
With Service Providers:
- Google Analytics (website analytics)
- Google AdSense (advertising)
- Web hosting providers (infrastructure)
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Legal Requirements:
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:
- Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
- Government requests
- Protection of our rights, property, or safety
- Prevention of fraud or illegal activity
Business Transfers:
If dotnet-guide.com is sold or transferred to another party, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified via email or prominent notice on our website of any such change in ownership.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:
- HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our server is encrypted using SSL/TLS
- Secure Hosting: Our website is hosted on secure servers with industry-standard protections
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
- Regular Updates: We keep our software and security measures up to date
No Guarantee: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain different types of information for different periods:
- Analytics Data: Retained by Google Analytics for up to 26 months (default setting)
- Server Logs: Typically retained for 30-90 days for troubleshooting purposes
- Contact Form Submissions: Retained as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry
- Cookies: See expiration periods listed in the Cookies section above
We delete or anonymize personal information when it is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
General Rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Objection: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format
Cookie Controls:
- Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings
- Opt out of Google Analytics tracking using their browser extension
- Adjust ad personalization settings in your Google account
California Residents (CCPA):
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to deletion of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights
European Residents (GDPR):
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of access to your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
Exercising Your Rights: To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the contact form on this website. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Union). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will delete such information from our systems promptly.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your jurisdiction.
When we transfer information internationally, we take steps to ensure your information receives adequate protection, including:
- Using service providers that comply with international data protection frameworks
- Implementing appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses
- Ensuring transfers comply with applicable data protection laws
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have "Do Not Track" (DNT) features that signal websites not to track users. Currently, there is no universal standard for how to respond to DNT signals.
We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can control tracking through:
- Browser cookie settings
- Google Analytics opt-out browser extension
- Ad network opt-out tools
- Privacy-focused browser extensions
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Post the revised policy on this page
- For significant changes, provide more prominent notice (such as a banner notification)
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Website: dotnet-guide.com
- Contact Method: Use the contact form available on this website
- Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days