Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Arthive.top (the “Website” or “Blog”) is committed to protecting the privacy of its readers and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit arthive.top — a blog dedicated to publishing articles about Code Review, software quality, and development best practices.

Please read this policy carefully. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described herein. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the Blog immediately.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only minimal information that you voluntarily provide or that is automatically generated through standard web technologies. Since Arthive.top is a content blog (not an online store), we do not collect payment details, shipping addresses, or account registration data for purchases.

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

• Contact form submissions: When you send us a message via the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any details you include in your message. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry.
• Comment submissions: When you leave a comment on an article, we collect your display name, email address, and the content of your comment. Your email is used for moderation and anti-spam purposes; it is never published or shared.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Cookies and similar technologies: We use small text files (cookies) to enhance your browsing experience and to understand how readers interact with our content.
• Analytics data: We use basic analytics (e.g., aggregated page views, referral sources, browser type, device type) to improve our articles and site performance. This data is anonymized and cannot identify you personally.
• Log data: Our server automatically records standard log entries such as your IP address, browser user agent, and the pages you visit. This information is used for security, troubleshooting, and aggregate statistics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information only for the following legitimate purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries submitted via the contact form.
• To display and manage comments on blog posts (including moderation to prevent spam).
• To analyze reader engagement and improve the quality of our Code Review articles.
• To maintain the security and integrity of the Website.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations.

We will never use your data for marketing, advertising, or profiling without your explicit consent.

3. Cookies

Arthive.top uses cookies to ensure the Blog functions properly and to provide a better user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser.

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Required for basic features like comment submission and anti-spam protection. These do not require your consent.
• Analytics cookies: We use a privacy-friendly analytics tool (e.g., a self-hosted or anonymized solution) to count page views and understand which articles are most popular. These cookies do not track you across other websites.
• Preference cookies: We may store a cookie to remember if you have dismissed a notice or accepted our cookie settings.

3.2 Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Blog (e.g., you may not be able to post comments). Most browsers provide instructions on how to block or remove cookies in their “Help” section.

4. Comments and User-Generated Content

When you leave a comment on Arthive.top, we collect the data shown in the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture (if any) is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or delete any comment that violates our commenting guidelines (e.g., spam, offensive language, off-topic content). Your email address will never be published or shared.

5. Contact Forms

If you use our contact form, we will retain your message and contact details only as long as necessary to address your inquiry. We do not add your email to any mailing list or newsletter unless you have explicitly opted in (and we currently do not operate a newsletter). After the inquiry is resolved, your data is deleted within 90 days unless required for legal reasons.

6. Third-Party Services

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may use limited third-party services that process data on our behalf, strictly for the purposes described below:

• Analytics provider: We use a basic analytics service (e.g., Google Analytics with IP anonymization or a self-hosted alternative) to understand site traffic. This provider is contractually bound to protect your data and cannot use it for their own purposes.
• Comment system: We may use a built-in or third-party comment platform that stores your data according to its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policy.
• Hosting provider: Our website is hosted by a reputable provider that maintains strict security and data protection standards.

We do not use any advertising networks, payment processors, or e-commerce platforms.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

• Contact form submissions: up to 90 days after the inquiry is resolved.
• Comments: retained indefinitely alongside the article for context, but you may request deletion (see Section 9).
• Analytics data: aggregated and anonymized; raw logs are retained for a maximum of 30 days.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include secure server configurations, regular software updates, and restricted access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (e.g., comments or contact form messages).
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data for analytics or other legitimate interests.
• Data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out to us:

• Website: arthive.top
• Email: [email protected]
• Postal address: 4364 Cedar Ln, Madison, WI 53703, USA

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the Blog’s functionality. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.