Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 15, 2026
Who we are
This website is operated by Alex Gromov, a freelance software engineer based in Berlin, Germany. You can reach me at hello@alexgromov.dev.
What data we collect and why
Newsletter subscription
When you subscribe to the newsletter, we collect your email address. We use it solely to send you the weekly newsletter about tech, AI tooling, and building in public.
Legal basis: your explicit consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with this site. Google Analytics collects anonymized data including pages visited, time on site, browser type, and approximate location (country/city level).
Google Analytics sets cookies in your browser and may transfer data to servers in the United States. Google LLC is certified under the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
Legal basis: legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).
Data processors
These companies process your data on my behalf and are bound by data processing agreements.
| Processor | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Resend (Resend Inc.) | Email delivery | resend.com/legal/privacy-policy |
| Google LLC | Analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
How long we keep your data
- —Email address – until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- —Analytics data – 14 months (Google Analytics default retention)
Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- —Access – request a copy of your personal data
- —Rectification – correct inaccurate data
- —Erasure – request deletion of your data
- —Withdrawal of consent – unsubscribe at any time via the link in any newsletter email
- —Lodge a complaint – with your local data protection authority (in Germany: BfDI)
To exercise any of these rights, contact me at hello@gromov.live.
Cookies
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics tracking | 2 years |
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
Changes to this policy
If this policy changes materially, I will update the "Last updated" date at the top. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.