Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 3, 2026

Overview

TAYAW (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates tayaw.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our Website.

Key Points:

  • We are a static educational website with minimal data collection
  • We do not collect personal information unless you contact us
  • We do not use cookies for tracking
  • We do not sell or share your data with third parties
  • We respect your privacy and comply with applicable data protection laws

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, certain information may be automatically collected by our hosting provider and analytics services:

Server Logs (via Hosting Provider):

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Approximate geographic location (country/region level)

Analytics Data (if enabled):

  • Page views and session duration
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Screen resolution
  • Language preferences
  • Traffic sources (how you found our site)

Information You Provide

We only collect information that you voluntarily provide:

Contact Communications:

  • Email address (if you email us)
  • Name (if you provide it)
  • Content of your message or inquiry

GitHub Contributions:

  • GitHub username (if you contribute to our open-source repository)
  • Public information from your GitHub profile
  • Content of your contributions, issues, or pull requests

Information We Do NOT Collect

We explicitly do NOT collect:

  • Login credentials or passwords (we have no user accounts)
  • Financial information or payment details
  • Social Security numbers or government IDs
  • Precise geolocation data
  • Personal health information
  • Information about your trading activity or positions
  • Behavioral tracking across other websites

How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Website Operation and Improvement

  • Maintain and improve website performance
  • Analyze traffic patterns to optimize content
  • Identify and fix technical issues
  • Understand which patterns are most viewed
  • Improve user experience and navigation

Communication

  • Respond to your inquiries or feedback
  • Send responses to questions you submit
  • Notify you about important updates (if you request it)
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, or misuse of the Website
  • Protect our legal rights and property
  • Respond to legal requests from authorities

How We Share Information

We Do NOT Sell Your Data

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

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

Hosting Provider (Cloudflare Pages / GitHub Pages):

Analytics (Optional, if configured):

  • Privacy-focused analytics (e.g., Cloudflare Web Analytics)
  • Aggregate, anonymous traffic data only
  • No personal identifiers or cookies
  • No cross-site tracking

We may disclose information if required to:

  • Comply with a subpoena, court order, or legal process
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of TAYAW, our users, or others
  • Prevent illegal activity or violations of our Terms of Service
  • Respond to government or regulatory requests

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website currently does NOT use:

  • Advertising cookies (coming in future updates)
  • Third-party tracking cookies
  • Social media cookies
  • Marketing or remarketing cookies

Future Advertising

Note: We plan to introduce non-intrusive advertising to support free content. When implemented:

  • We will update this policy with details
  • Ad networks may use cookies for ad delivery
  • You will have options to manage ad preferences
  • We will maintain privacy-focused practices

Essential Functionality Only

We may use minimal local storage or session storage for:

  • Dark mode preference (stored locally in your browser)
  • Search filter state (temporary, cleared on page refresh)
  • Other user interface preferences

These are stored locally on your device and are not transmitted to our servers.

Data Security

Our Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information:

  • HTTPS encryption for all communications
  • Static site architecture reduces attack surface
  • No database means no database breaches
  • Minimal data collection reduces exposure
  • Regular updates to dependencies and frameworks

Limitations

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to our Website.

You are responsible for:

  • Keeping your devices secure
  • Using up-to-date browsers and security software
  • Not sharing sensitive information in public communications

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction

  • Right to know: What personal information we have about you
  • Right to correct: Request corrections to inaccurate information

Deletion and Portability

  • Right to deletion: Request that we delete your information
  • Right to portability: Receive a copy of your data in a usable format

Objection and Restriction

  • Right to object: Object to certain types of processing
  • Right to restriction: Limit how we use your information

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights:

  1. Contact us through the information on our About page
  2. Specify which right you want to exercise
  3. Provide enough information for us to verify your identity
  4. We will respond within the time required by applicable law

Note: Since we collect minimal personal information, many of these rights may not apply to our Website.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete it.

International Users

Data Transfers

Our Website is hosted on servers that may be located in various countries. If you access our Website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries.

GDPR Compliance (EU/EEA Users)

If you are in the European Union or European Economic Area:

  • We process data based on legitimate interests (website operation)
  • You have rights under GDPR (see “Your Rights and Choices” above)
  • You can lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

Other Jurisdictions

We strive to comply with data protection laws in all jurisdictions where our Website is accessible. These may include:

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • UK Data Protection Act
  • Canadian PIPEDA
  • Other applicable regional laws

Data Retention

How Long We Keep Data

Server logs: Typically retained for 30-90 days by hosting provider, then automatically deleted

Analytics data: Aggregated data retained indefinitely (no personal identifiers)

Contact communications: Deleted after resolving your inquiry, unless you request ongoing correspondence

GitHub contributions: Retained as part of public repository history (under open-source license)

Deletion Requests

You can request deletion of your information at any time. We will honor requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes to our data practices
  • New legal requirements
  • User feedback
  • Technology updates

Notice of Changes:

  • We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
  • Material changes will be prominently posted on the Website
  • Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., exchanges, brokers, educational resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

Before providing information to any third-party website:

  • Read their privacy policy
  • Understand how they collect and use data
  • Make an informed decision

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

GitHub Issues: Open an issue on our repository

Email: See our About page for contact information

We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.

Summary

In plain English:

  • We’re a simple educational website with minimal tracking
  • We don’t collect personal info unless you contact us
  • Ads will be added in the future to support free content
  • We don’t sell your data
  • Your privacy matters to us
  • If you have concerns, please reach out

Thank you for trusting TAYAW with your privacy.