Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 18, 2026

Welcome to OnlySRE ("we," "our," or "us"). We value your privacy, especially within the engineering and SRE community. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit https://onlysre.dev (the "Website").

By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit OnlySRE, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and tracking technologies.

• Usage Data: IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, referring URLs, device information, pages viewed, and links clicked.
• Time and Date: The exact time and duration of your visit to our articles.

2. Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our technical content, track popular documentation, and improve site performance.

• Data Collection: GA4 collects data such as your approximate geographic location (based on IP address), device type, and on-site behavior.
• IP Anonymization: GA4 automatically anonymizes IP addresses by default. We do not log or store individual IP addresses.
• Cookies: GA4 uses cookies to identify unique users across sessions.
• Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits by disabling cookies in your browser or installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements on our Website to support our technical writing. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to OnlySRE or other websites on the internet.

• DART Cookies: Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Personalised Advertising: Ads may be personalized based on your browsing history.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

4. Cookies and Web Beacons

We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and serve targeted ads. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device.

• Managing Cookies: You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer.
• Impact: Disabling cookies may prevent you from taking full advantage of the Website.

5. Information You Provide Voluntarily

Because OnlySRE is a simple static website we donot require any information. However, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us if you interact with external integrations:

• Comments: If we implement a third-party commenting system (like Disqus, Giscus, or Utterances), your name, avatar, and comment text may be processed.
• Contact via Email: Your email address and message contents when you email us directly at [email protected].

6. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and optimize the delivery of our SRE articles.
• To deliver relevant advertisements via Google AdSense.
• To analyze traffic trends and documentation readability via Google Analytics 4.
• To respond to your direct inquiries.
• To protect our Website from malicious traffic and DDoS attempts.

7. Data Sharing and Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We share data with trusted third parties only to run our blog:

• Google LLC: For analytics and advertising services as detailed above.
• GitHub Pages / Netlify / Vercel / Cloudflare: Depending on where we host your website, the hosting provider may log standard web server requests (IP addresses and browser user agents) for security and operational monitoring.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

8. International Data Transfers

Information collected via GA4 and Google AdSense may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside of your home country (including the United States). These countries may have different data protection laws. Google complies with international data transfer frameworks.

9. Privacy Rights (GDPR / CCPA / CPRA)

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data:

• EU/UK Visitors (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your data. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
• California Visitors (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal data we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (which includes personalized advertising). To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is intended for a professional technical audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to frequently check this page for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]