Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Welcome to petnest.pro (the “Website”), a blog dedicated to publishing articles about Swift development. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website. Please read this policy carefully. By using petnest.pro, you agree to the practices described in this document.

1. Who We Are

petnest.pro is operated by a small team of Swift enthusiasts and content creators. Our goal is to share knowledge, tutorials, and insights about Swift programming. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Postal address: 4652 Park Blvd, Austin, TX 78701, United States

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate a blog and improve your reading experience. We do not collect payment card details, billing addresses, or any information related to commercial transactions — this is not an online store.

2.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide

• Contact form submissions: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the message you send. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.
• Comments: If you leave a comment on a blog post, we collect your name (or display name), email address, and the comment text. Your email is kept private and is not publicly displayed. Your name and comment may be visible to other visitors.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Cookies and similar technologies: We use minimal cookies to enhance your experience. These may include functional cookies (e.g., remembering your comment preferences) and analytics cookies (see Section 4 below).
• Basic analytics data: We collect anonymized data such as page views, browser type, device type, and general geographic location (country/city level). This helps us understand which Swift topics are most popular and improve our content.
• Log files: Like most websites, our server automatically logs standard data including your IP address, browser user agent, referring URLs, and timestamps. We use this data for security and to diagnose technical issues.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries submitted via the contact form.
• To publish and manage comments on blog posts (we may moderate comments before they appear).
• To analyze trends and improve the content and usability of the Website.
• To protect the Website from abuse, spam, or malicious activity.
• To comply with legal obligations, if necessary.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We never use your data for advertising targeting or marketing emails unless you have explicitly opted in (and we currently do not send marketing emails).

4. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. petnest.pro uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential/functional cookies: These are necessary for the Website to function properly (e.g., to remember if you have accepted our cookie notice).
• Analytics cookies: We use a privacy-friendly analytics service (such as a self-hosted or anonymized analytics tool) to count visits and track engagement. These cookies collect aggregated data only and do not identify you personally.
• Comment preference cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name and email in a cookie so you do not have to re-enter them for future comments.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features of the Website may not work as intended, but you can still read all our articles.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use a limited number of third-party services to operate the blog:

• Web hosting provider: Our Website is hosted on servers that store data securely. The hosting provider has access to server logs but is contractually bound to keep your data confidential.
• Analytics service: We use a basic analytics tool (e.g., Plausible, Fathom, or a minimal Google Analytics configuration with IP anonymization). This service collects anonymous usage data and does not share it with other parties.
• Email for contact: Our contact form submissions may be processed via a secure email service. We do not use a third-party newsletter platform.

We do not integrate any advertising networks, social media tracking pixels, or payment processors. No third party receives your personal data from us for their own purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:

• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months after the last correspondence, unless a longer retention is required by law.
• Comments: Retained indefinitely as part of the blog’s content, unless you request deletion. You can ask us to remove a comment by contacting [email protected].
• Analytics data: Retained in aggregated form for up to 26 months. Individual IP addresses are anonymized or truncated.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your data for analytics purposes.
• Data portability: You can request a machine-readable copy of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. Children’s Privacy

petnest.pro is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. 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 data, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include using HTTPS encryption, secure server configurations, and limiting access to personal data to authorized personnel only. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Material changes will be highlighted on the Website for a reasonable period.

11. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Mail: 4652 Park Blvd, Austin, TX 78701, USA