Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 1, 2025
Welcome to iamchuka.com — a platform where I share insights on technology, engineering, product thinking, and more. Your privacy matters to me, and this policy outlines how your data is collected, used, and protected.
1. Information I Collect
When you visit this site, I may collect:
- Personal data: such as your name and email (if you subscribe to the newsletter, leave a comment, or contact me)
- Usage data: like IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs
- Cookies: small data files stored on your device to improve your experience
2. How I Use Your Data
Your data may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries or messages
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt-in)
- Improve website content and functionality
- Analyze site performance using tools like Google Analytics
- Display relevant ads or affiliate links (where applicable)
3. Legal Basis for Processing
I process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: for newsletter subscriptions, cookies, or contact forms
- Legitimate interest: for analytics and improving the website experience
You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting me or unsubscribing from emails.
4. Third-Party Services
This site uses:
- Google Analytics (for anonymized usage stats)
- MailGun (or equivalent, for newsletter delivery — if used)
- YouTube, Twitter, or embedded media, which may collect data as if you visited their site
Each third-party has its own privacy policy and data handling practices.
5. Cookies and Tracking
I use cookies to:
- Understand visitor behavior
- Remember your preferences
- Provide a smoother browsing experience
By using this site, you consent to the use of cookies. You can manage cookies in your browser settings.
6. Your Rights (GDPR / UK GDPR)
If you're located in the EU or UK, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data I hold about you
- Request corrections or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To make any request, contact me at hello@iamchuka.com.
7. Data Retention
I retain personal data only as long as needed to fulfil the purposes above, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
8. Affiliate Disclosure (Optional)
Some links on this site may be affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you.
9. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. The latest version will always be available on this page.
10. Contact
If you have any questions or privacy concerns, feel free to reach out: