Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 4, 2026
This privacy policy explains how Dev and a Coffee Cup ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and stores information when you visit https://www.devandacoffeecup.com. We take your privacy seriously and aim to be transparent about what data we collect and why.
1. Who We Are
Dev and a Coffee Cup is a developer blog covering tutorials, DevOps, AI tools, and software. The site is operated by the DevAndACoffeeCup team. For any privacy-related questions, contact us at dev[.]and[.]a[.]coffeecup@gmail.com - [remove the brackets].
2. What Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of data depending on how you interact with the site:
a) Automatically collected data
When you visit the site, standard web server logs may record your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited. This is standard infrastructure behaviour and is not used for profiling.
b) Analytics (with your consent)
If you accept cookies, we use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site — which pages are read most, how long readers stay, and where traffic comes from. This helps us improve content. Analytics data is aggregated and not used to identify individual visitors.
c) Advertising (with your consent)
If you accept cookies, we display ads through third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdSense). These networks may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to show you relevant ads based on your browsing behaviour. We do not control the data collected by these third parties — please refer to their own privacy policies for details.
d) Newsletter and repo access sign-ups
If you voluntarily submit your email address and GitHub username through our repo access form, we collect and store that information to:
- Grant you access to the relevant GitHub repository
- Send you the Dev and a Coffee Cup newsletter (only if you explicitly consented)
We will never share or sell your email address or GitHub username to third parties.
3. Cookies
We use cookies only with your consent. When you first visit the site, you are shown a consent banner where you can choose to accept or decline cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
devandacup_consent | Stores your cookie consent choice | Stored in localStorage (no expiry) |
| Analytics cookies | Site usage statistics (only if accepted) | Varies by provider |
| Advertising cookies | Ad personalisation (only if accepted) | Varies by provider |
You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage or using your browser's cookie controls.
4. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under GDPR:
- Right of access — you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to erasure — you can request that we delete your personal data
- Right to rectification — you can request that we correct inaccurate data
- Right to object — you can object to us processing your data for marketing purposes
- Right to withdraw consent — you can withdraw consent for cookies or email marketing at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email us at dev[.]and[.]a[.]coffeecup@gmail.com - [remove the brackets] and we will respond within 30 days.
5. Data Retention
We retain newsletter subscriber data for as long as you remain subscribed. If you unsubscribe or request deletion, we will remove your data within 30 days. Analytics and advertising data is managed by third-party providers according to their own retention policies.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services which may process your data:
- Google AdSense — advertising. Google Privacy Policy
- GitHub — repository access. GitHub Privacy Policy
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
7. Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
For any privacy questions or requests, contact us at dev[.]and[.]a[.]coffeecup@gmail.com - [remove the brackets].