Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Our Commitment to Privacy
Design Stack is committed to protecting your privacy. We believe in minimal data collection and maximum transparency. This policy explains what data we collect, why, and how we use it.
The Short Version: We don't collect personal information. We use Google Analytics with your consent to understand how people use our site. That's it.
Information We Don't Collect
Design Stack does NOT collect:
- Names, email addresses, or contact information (unless you email us)
- Account information (we don't have user accounts)
- Payment information (we don't sell anything)
- Location data beyond country/city level
- Personal identifiers or tracking IDs
- Data from other websites you visit
Information We Do Collect
With your consent, we collect anonymous analytics data through Google Analytics:
- Pages visited on our site
- Time spent on pages
- How you found our site (search engine, direct, referral)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Browser and operating system
- General geographic location (country, city)
This data is anonymized and aggregated. We cannot identify individual visitors.
How We Use This Information
Analytics data helps us:
- Understand which content is most helpful
- Identify areas of our site that need improvement
- Make informed decisions about new content
- Ensure our site works well on different devices
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Website analytics service. Data is processed on Google's servers under their Privacy Policy.
We use Google Analytics 4 with anonymized IP addresses and no advertising features enabled.
No Advertising
Design Stack does not display advertisements and does not participate in any advertising networks. We don't use tracking pixels, retargeting, or any form of advertising technology.
No Data Selling
We do not sell, trade, or transfer any data to third parties. We never have and never will. Your privacy is not our business model.
Your Rights and Choices
You have complete control over your data:
- Consent: You can accept or decline analytics cookies when visiting our site
- Opt-out: Use Google's opt-out browser add-on
- Browser Settings: Block or delete cookies through your browser
- Do Not Track: We respect browser Do Not Track signals
Data Security
Since we don't collect personal data, there's minimal data to secure. Our website is served over HTTPS to ensure secure connections. Analytics data is processed securely by Google under their security standards.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences interested in design tools. We don't knowingly collect any information from children under 13. Since we don't collect personal information from anyone, this isn't a practical concern.
International Users
Design Stack is accessible worldwide. If you're visiting from outside the United States, please note that any analytics data is processed by Google's global infrastructure in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR by:
- Obtaining consent before setting analytics cookies
- Minimizing data collection
- Not collecting personal data
- Providing clear information about our practices
- Respecting your right to decline cookies
CCPA Compliance
For California residents, we comply with CCPA. We don't sell personal information and don't collect personal information for commercial purposes. The anonymized analytics data we collect is not considered personal information under CCPA.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our privacy practices, please visit our contact page.