ByDataFix (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website https://bydatafix.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to this policy.
Who we are
ByDataFix is a technical blog publishing tutorials and articles about data engineering, including PySpark, Python, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, and Snowflake. For any privacy question, contact us at contact@bydatafix.com.
Information we collect
Information you give us voluntarily
Email address — if you subscribe to our newsletter.
Contact details — if you email us or use a contact form.
Information collected automatically
Usage data — pages visited, time on page, referring site, approximate location (country/city level), device and browser type.
Server logs — IP address, request time, and user agent, recorded by our hosting provider for security and diagnostics.
We do not collect payment information, and we do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data.
Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
Essential cookies — required for the Site to function (e.g. security, session handling).
Analytics cookies — help us understand which articles are useful.
Advertising cookies — used by Google and its partners to serve ads.
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may break parts of the Site.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the Site (which articles are read, how people arrive, and broad audience trends). Google Analytics collects usage data and may set cookies. IP addresses are handled by Google in accordance with their policies.
Opt out with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google AdSense and advertising
We display advertising through Google AdSense.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
You can opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalised advertising at www.aboutads.info/choices or www.youronlinechoices.com (EU/UK).
Third-party ad networks may also use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to measure ad effectiveness. We do not control these third-party technologies and their use is governed by their own privacy policies.
Newsletter
If you subscribe, we store your email address solely to send you new articles and occasional updates. We do not sell, rent, or share your email with third parties. Every email includes an unsubscribe link, and you can request removal at any time by emailing contact@bydatafix.com.
How we use your information
We use collected information to:
deliver and maintain the Site;
understand which content is useful and improve it;
send the newsletter you requested;
display advertising that helps keep the Site free;
detect, prevent, and address technical or security issues;
comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information.
Data sharing
We share data only with service providers who help us operate the Site:
Google (Analytics, AdSense, Search Console)
Our hosting provider
Email delivery services, if used for the newsletter
These providers process data on our behalf and are bound by their own privacy commitments. We may also disclose information where required by law.
Data retention
Newsletter emails — retained until you unsubscribe.
Analytics data — retained per Google Analytics retention settings.
Server logs — retained for a limited period by our host for security.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
access the personal data we hold about you;
request correction of inaccurate data;
request deletion of your data;
object to or restrict processing;
withdraw consent at any time;
request a portable copy of your data.
To exercise any of these, email contact@bydatafix.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
If you are in the EU/UK, our lawful bases for processing are your consent (newsletter, non-essential cookies) and our legitimate interests (site security, analytics, and keeping the Site free through advertising).
Third-party links
Our articles link to third-party sites and documentation. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please read their policies.
Children’s privacy
The Site is intended for a professional, technical audience and is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
Security
We use HTTPS across the Site and take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page, and we will update the “Effective Date” above. Material changes may be announced via the newsletter.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email contact@bydatafix.com.
