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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 19, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to hycoder.com ("we", "our", or "us"), operated by HYCODER DIGITAL S.R.L.. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website at https://hycoder.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your data.

Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, the data controller is HYCODER DIGITAL S.R.L., a company registered in Romania. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Company Name: HYCODER DIGITAL S.R.L.
Address: Bucureşti Sectorul 2, Şos. COLENTINA, Nr. 16, Bloc A5, Apartament B44
Email: legal@hycoder.com
Phone: +40748752200

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Data Collected Automatically

Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display custom typography on our website. When you visit our site, your browser sends a request to Google's servers to retrieve these fonts. During this process, Google may receive your IP address, which is necessary to serve the fonts. Google acts as a data processor for this purpose. To our knowledge, Google Fonts does not set tracking cookies for this purpose. For more information, please see Google Fonts' Privacy FAQ.

PostHog Analytics

We use PostHog for minimal analytics, hosted on PostHog's EU cloud servers to ensure data residency within the EU. Our PostHog implementation is configured with strict privacy-preserving settings:

  • We use EU servers for data processing
  • We do not capture or store user IP addresses through PostHog
  • No cookies are used for PostHog analytics; instead, we have configured it to use browser localStorage for persistence
  • Session recordings are completely disabled (disable_session_recording: true)
  • General automatic event capturing (like all clicks, form submissions, or page changes) is disabled (autocapture: false). However, we do track a specific event when the "Send An Email" button is clicked to understand engagement with this feature.
  • Automatic pageview capturing is enabled (capture_pageview: true) to track page visits for analytics purposes
  • We create anonymous user profiles using a stable anonymous ID to understand general usage patterns without identifying individuals

The data collected by PostHog is for understanding general website traffic and interaction patterns in an aggregated and pseudonymized way.

Server Logs

Like most websites, our server automatically collects certain information when you visit our site. This may include your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamp, and clickstream data. We use this information for security and operational purposes, such as maintaining the stability and security of our website.

Data You Provide to Us

Email Contact

When you click the "Send An Email" button on our website, it opens your default email client. If you choose to send us an email, we will receive your email address and any information you include in your message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate Interests: For Google Fonts (to serve website content), PostHog analytics (to improve our website with privacy-preserving settings), and server logs (for security and operational purposes).
  • Your Action/Consent: For data provided via email (which you initiate by contacting us).

How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain our website
  • To enable the display of custom fonts
  • To analyze website usage (anonymously/pseudonymously) to improve user experience
  • To respond to inquiries sent via email
  • To ensure the security of our website

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share your data with the following third parties:

  • Google (for Google Fonts): May process your IP address to serve fonts to your browser.
  • PostHog (for Analytics): Processes anonymous/pseudonymous data on EU servers with the privacy-focused configuration described above.

We do not sell your personal data. We may also disclose your information if required by law, to enforce our rights, protect our property, or protect the rights, property, or safety of others.

Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website does not use cookies for tracking purposes through PostHog. Instead, PostHog uses localStorage for persistence. Google Fonts may have its own mechanisms, but to our knowledge, it doesn't set persistent tracking cookies for font delivery.

You can control localStorage through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete localStorage data.

Data Retention

We retain different types of data for different periods:

  • Server logs: Typically retained for 30-90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes.
  • PostHog analytics data: Retained for up to 2 years in its anonymized/pseudonymized form for website improvement purposes.
  • Email correspondence: Retained as long as necessary to address your inquiry and for a reasonable period afterward in case of follow-up questions.

International Data Transfers

PostHog: Your anonymized analytics data is processed on servers located in the European Union.

Google Fonts: Your IP address may be processed by Google servers globally. Google implements appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, typically using Standard Contractual Clauses for transfers outside the EEA.

Your Data Protection Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access: You can request copies of your personal data.
  • Right to rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate information or complete incomplete information.
  • Right to erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to restrict processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to object to processing: You can object to our processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to data portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another controller in certain circumstances.
  • Right to withdraw consent: If we rely on your consent to process your data, you can withdraw this consent at any time.
  • Right to lodge a complaint: You can file a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at legal@hycoder.com

Security of Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including HTTPS encryption and secure hosting for our website and the third-party services we use.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and, if appropriate, notify you by email or through a notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Company Name: HYCODER DIGITAL S.R.L.
Address: Bucureşti Sectorul 2, Şos. COLENTINA, Nr. 16, Bloc A5, Apartament B44
Email: legal@hycoder.com
Phone: +40748752200