Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Silicon Dork ("we," "our," or "us"). Silicon Dork is a publication operated and managed by Stashix Inc., with key principal Mohammed Sarker.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter, how we use it, and how you can exercise your rights.

2. Information We Collect

We keep data collection minimal and straightforward:

• Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to deliver our editorial dispatches, updates, and announcements.
• Log & Analytics Data: Like most web services, we collect standard browser logs, device type, approximate geographic location, and usage analytics (such as page views and open/click rates) to ensure deliverability and improve content quality.
• Cookies & Tracking Identifiers: We use lightweight session cookies and analytics beacons to monitor site traffic and newsletter engagement. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

3. How We Use Your Information

We only use your information for valid, transparent business purposes:

• To send you our Silicon Dork newsletter dispatches and editorial content.
• To communicate important service announcements, security alerts, or policy updates.
• To prevent fraud, abuse, and automated bot submissions.
• To measure audience growth and tailor content to tech readers' interests.

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal email address to third-party data brokers or marketing agencies.

4. Third-Party Service Providers

We may utilize vetted third-party service providers to power our newsletter infrastructure, including email delivery services, hosting providers, and customer relationship management (CRM) tools. These providers have access to your personal information solely to perform tasks on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality agreements.

5. Your Choices & Unsubscribe Rights

You are always in control of your subscription. Every single newsletter email contains a one-click Unsubscribe link at the bottom. Clicking it instantly removes your email address from future marketing and newsletter dispatches.

You can also contact us directly at any time to request data deletion, review, or rectification.

6. Security

We adopt industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your email and data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, please remember that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% impenetrable.

7. Children's Privacy

Silicon Dork is intended for general audiences interested in technology, AI, and business. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory updates. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.