Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information at DECYON.

Last Updated: March 2026

DECYON ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://decyon.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our site and use our services.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

  • Email address: When you subscribe to our newsletter through the sign-up form on our website.
  • Name: If you optionally provide your name when subscribing to our newsletter.
  • Comments: If you leave a comment on a post, we collect your name, email address, and the comment content.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Analytics data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, browser type, device type, and general geographic location (country/region level). This data is collected through Google Analytics and does not personally identify you.
  • Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to enable essential site functionality and analytics. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
  • Server logs: Your IP address, browser type, and access times may be recorded in standard server logs.

Information We Do Not Collect

  • We do not collect payment information (we do not sell products or services at this time).
  • We do not collect sensitive personal information such as health data, financial data, or government identifiers.
  • We do not use affiliate tracking links.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Newsletter delivery: To send you engineering content, updates, and occasional announcements via email. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.
  • Site improvement: To understand how visitors use our site, which content is most valuable, and how we can improve the reading experience. This is done through aggregated, anonymized analytics data.
  • Communication: To respond to your emails or inquiries if you contact us directly.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use a limited number of cookies to operate this website:

  • Essential cookies: WordPress session cookies that are required for the site to function properly. These are set automatically and cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics cookies: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid) that help us understand how visitors interact with our site. These cookies collect anonymous, aggregated data.

We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or social media tracking scripts. For detailed information about each cookie, please see our Cookie Policy.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

  • Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and understanding visitor behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Google's privacy policy can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
  • Kit (Newsletter): For managing our email newsletter and sending emails to subscribers. Kit (formerly ConvertKit) processes your email address to deliver newsletter content. Kit's privacy policy can be found at https://kit.com/privacy.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We only share the minimum information necessary for these services to function.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate personal data.
  • Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data. We will comply unless we have a legal obligation to retain it.
  • Opt-out of newsletter: Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can also contact us directly to be removed from our mailing list.
  • Opt-out of analytics: You can disable Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by adjusting your browser cookie settings.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@decyon.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption on all pages (HTTPS).
  • Regular software updates and security patches.
  • Firewall and security monitoring through Wordfence.
  • Limited access to personal data (only the site owner).

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
  • Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default retention settings (14 months).
  • Comment data is retained for as long as the comment remains published on the site.
  • Server logs are retained for a limited period as determined by our hosting provider.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@decyon.com and we will promptly delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

If we make significant changes that affect how we handle your personal data, we will notify newsletter subscribers via email.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at: