Your privacy matters to us.

1. What Information We Collect

StackNova collects limited information to improve your experience on the site. The types of information we may collect include:

• Analytics data: When you visit StackNova, we use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
• Cookies: StackNova and its third-party partners (including Google) use cookies to track site usage and serve relevant advertisements. See Section 5 below for full details on cookies.
• Contact form data: If you use our contact form, we collect the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and message content.

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, government-issued identification numbers, or health information.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• Site improvement: Analytics data helps us understand which articles are most useful, how readers navigate the site, and where we can improve the reading experience.
• Communication: If you contact us through our contact form, we use your information solely to review and respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list unless you explicitly request it.
• Advertising: Advertising cookies help display relevant ads and measure ad performance. Revenue from advertisements supports the cost of running StackNova.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

StackNova uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet.

• Google's use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to StackNova and other sites on the internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You may also opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page.

Third-party ad vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to this website or other websites. We do not control the cookies placed by these third-party advertisers.

4. Google Analytics

StackNova uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how visitors use the site.

• The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
• Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity for site operators, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage.
• Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners.

StackNova uses the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality such as remembering your cookie consent preference.
• Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site, such as which pages are visited most often and how visitors navigate between pages.
• Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense and its partners to serve ads that are relevant to you and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

How to Disable Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites you visit. Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data

6. Third-Party Links

StackNova articles may contain links to external websites, tools, documentation, and resources. These links are provided for reference and convenience. We do not control the content or privacy practices of third-party websites and are not responsible for their policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit through links on StackNova.

7. Children's Privacy

StackNova is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us using the details in Section 10 below, and we will take steps to delete that information. This policy is in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

8. Your Rights Under GDPR (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access: You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate personal data.
• Right to erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to data portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to restrict processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data.
• Right to object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes, including direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10.

9. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Users)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with the following rights:

• Right to know: You can request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to delete: You can request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, with certain exceptions.
• Right to opt out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. StackNova does not sell personal information.
• Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your data rights, or need to report a privacy concern, you can reach us through:

• Contact form: stacknovahq.com/contact
• Operator: Sumit Patel
• Location: Hyderabad, India

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.