Data Protection

Last updated: June 2026

This page covers how personal data is handled on theweekenddev.com, in line with applicable data protection regulations including GDPR.

Who is responsible for your data

theweekenddev.com is a personal blog. The data controller is the site owner, reachable at hello@theweekenddev.com.

What personal data is processed

Email addresses: Collected only if you subscribe to the newsletter. Used solely to send posts and updates. Never shared with third parties for marketing.

Analytics data: Anonymised usage data including pages visited, approximate location (country level), device type, and referral source. No individual is identified through this data.

Contact messages: Emails sent to the contact address are read and replied to by the site owner. They are not stored in any database or shared.

Legal basis for processing

• Newsletter emails are processed on the basis of your consent. You opt in voluntarily and can withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing.
• Analytics data is processed on the basis of legitimate interest in understanding how the site is used, without identifying individuals.

How long data is kept

• Newsletter email addresses are kept until you unsubscribe, at which point they are deleted.
• Analytics data is aggregated and retained for up to 24 months to identify long term trends.
• Contact emails are kept for as long as the conversation is relevant, then deleted.

Your rights

Under GDPR and similar regulations, you have the right to:

• Access: request a copy of any personal data held about you
• Rectification: ask for incorrect data to be corrected
• Erasure: request deletion of your data
• Portability: receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Withdraw consent: unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@theweekenddev.com. Requests will be responded to within 30 days.

Third party processors

Google AdSense: Serves ads on this site and may process data in accordance with Google’s privacy policy. You can manage ad personalisation at google.com/settings/ads.

Email service provider: Newsletter subscriptions are managed through a third party provider. Your email address is stored on their servers under their data processing terms.

Cookies

This site uses cookies for analytics and ad serving. A cookie notice is displayed on first visit. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time.

Data breaches

In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting personal data, affected individuals will be notified within 72 hours where required by law.

Changes to this page

This page will be updated if data handling practices change. The date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

Questions

Any questions about data protection on this site can be sent to hello@theweekenddev.com.