How we collect, use, and protect your information
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 · Last Updated: May 2026
We believe in practicing what we preach. This site covers digital privacy law — so we’ve written this policy to be genuinely readable, not just legally compliant.
1. Who We Are
Jovonk is an independent educational website focused on technology law and digital rights. For privacy inquiries: privacy@jovonk.com
2. What Data We Collect
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit this Site, our hosting provider and analytics tools may automatically collect: IP address (anonymized where possible), browser type and version, operating system, pages visited and time spent, referring URL, and date/time of visit. This data is used solely for understanding how the Site is used. We do not sell this data.
Newsletter Subscribers
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address only to send you the newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.
Cookies
This Site uses cookies for: essential site functions, analytics (with IP anonymization), and advertising (if display ads are enabled). You can control cookies through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Data
| Data Type | Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics data | Site improvement | Legitimate interest |
| Email (newsletter) | Sending newsletter | Consent |
| Contact emails | Responding to inquiry | Legitimate interest |
| Affiliate tracking | Commission attribution | Legitimate interest |
4. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to: access your data, correct inaccuracies, request deletion, receive your data in portable format, object to processing, and withdraw consent. To exercise any right: privacy@jovonk.com. We respond within 30 days.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data. We share data only with our hosting provider, analytics provider, email service provider, and affiliate networks (anonymous click data only).
6. Security
We use HTTPS encryption on all pages. Access to personally identifiable data is restricted to site operators.
7. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
8. Changes
We will update this policy when our practices change. Changes will be reflected in the Last Updated date above.