Last updated: August 11, 2026
This page explains what data is collected on stephendaire.com, why, and how third-party services and affiliate links on this site work.
This site is a static Jekyll site hosted on GitLab Pages. It does not run a server-side application, does not require accounts or logins, and does not itself collect, store, or sell personal information you submit (there are no forms on this site that collect personal data).
Standard web server and CDN logs (IP address, browser type, pages requested, timestamps) are generated automatically by the hosting and CDN infrastructure (GitLab Pages and Cloudflare) as part of normal operation, for security and performance purposes. I do not have a separate analytics dashboard tied to personal profiles beyond what these providers may expose in aggregate.
This site uses localStorage (not a cookie) to remember your light/dark theme preference in your browser. This value never leaves your browser and is not transmitted to me or any third party.
Third-party services embedded on this site (see below) may set their own cookies or use local storage under their own privacy policies, which I do not control.
This site embeds or loads scripts from the following third parties:
These services may collect standard technical data (e.g. IP address, browser/device information) as part of serving their content. I do not receive or store this data myself.
Some pages on this site — notably the Reviews section and the individual review pages under /reviews/ — contain affiliate or referral links to third-party retailers and services (e.g. LilyGo, Ekster, Hack The Box). If you click one of these links and make a purchase or sign up, I may earn a commission or referral credit at no additional cost to you. This is always disclosed alongside the link itself. I only link to products or services I have genuine interest in or experience with, and reviews marked “pending” reflect specs/first-look impressions rather than completed hands-on testing — that status is stated explicitly on each entry.
Clicking an affiliate/referral link will take you to the third party’s website, where their own privacy policy and terms apply.
This site is not directed at children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
This policy may be updated from time to time as the site changes (e.g. new affiliate programs, new embedded services). The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Questions about this policy or how this site works can be sent to [email protected].