Privacy Policy

What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected by this platform, which is developed and maintained by Y1706 ("the operator", "this project"). It applies to all visitors and newsletter subscribers.

The operator follows principles of transparency, data minimization, and respect for privacy, in alignment with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

Grounds for Processing

Personal data is processed based on:

• Explicit consent (e.g. when subscribing to the newsletter).
• Legitimate interest in improving the website and ensuring its security.
• Compliance with legal obligations, if applicable.

Newsletter Subscription

If subscribing to the newsletter, the following data may be collected:

• Email Address – For delivering updates and announcements.
• User Agent – To ensure compatibility across devices.
• IP Address – For basic geo-analysis and abuse prevention.
• Referrer – To analyze traffic sources.
• Cookies Data – To maintain session state or collect anonymous usage statistics.

No data is sold, shared with advertisers, or used for behavioral profiling.

Purpose of Collection

Collected data may be used to:

• Send project updates, announcements, and related news.
• Send occasional promotional or product-related emails (with consent).
• Improve the website's performance and security.
• Detect and prevent spam or system abuse.

Every email includes an "unsubscribe" link. You may opt out at any time.

Sub-Processors

This project may use third-party services for infrastructure, hosting, and communication. These include platforms such as Vercel, Netlify, Railway, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), including AWS Simple Email Service (SES) for sending emails. These providers process data on behalf of the project under GDPR-compliant terms.

Data Security & Location

Data may be stored in the EU or other jurisdictions with adequate safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses). Technical and organizational measures are applied to secure the data.

No system is 100% immune to risks. Users are encouraged to limit the data shared.

How Long Data Is Kept

Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or until consent is withdrawn or deletion is requested.

Control Over Personal Data

Under GDPR, individuals have the right to:

• Access the personal data held
• Request correction or deletion of data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (if in the EU)

To exercise these rights, please use the email contact@y1706.com.

Policy Updates

This policy may be updated in the future to reflect legal or technical changes. Major updates will be communicated via the website. Continued use of the platform indicates acceptance of the latest version.