Spout.dev Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 10, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Function Desk LLC ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information from visitors ("you" or "your") to the Spout.dev documentation website (the "Site"). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Introduction

Function Desk LLC operates the Spout.dev documentation website to provide information, documentation, and updates related to the Spout.dev open source project. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

2. Information We Collect

A. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage. This information includes:

  • Device Information:
    • IP address
    • Browser type
    • Operating system
    • Device type
    • Screen resolution
  • Usage Data:
    • Pages visited
    • Time and date of visits
    • Referring URLs
    • Clickstream data
  • Technical Data:
    • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)

B. Information Collected via Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects:

  • Usage Information:
    • IP address (which may be anonymized)
    • Browser type
    • Referring/exit pages
    • Operating system
    • Other usage details
  • Behavioral Data:
    • Aggregated metrics about how users navigate and use the Site

Google Analytics uses cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and store this information. For more details about how Google collects and processes data, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Analytics and Performance Improvement:
    • Analyze trends and usage patterns
    • Improve content and functionality
  • Administrative Purposes:
    • Monitor and administer the Site
    • Troubleshoot issues
    • Manage server performance
  • Enhancement of User Experience:
    • Personalize content
    • Optimize user experience
  • Security:
    • Detect and prevent security incidents
    • Respond to security breaches

The data we collect is primarily aggregated and anonymized so that it does not personally identify you.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

A. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us enhance your browsing experience and collect information about your usage.

B. How We Use Cookies

  • Google Analytics Cookies:
    • We use cookies set by Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site
    • These cookies help us generate reports and improve the Site
  • Other Tracking Technologies:
    • We may use similar technologies to track usage and preferences
    • This information is used in an aggregated manner to inform Site improvements

C. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site. For information on how to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain the information collected for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Aggregated, anonymized data may be stored indefinitely for statistical and analytical purposes.

7. Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, third-party service providers (such as Google Analytics) may have access to information collected on our Site, subject to their own privacy policies and terms of use. We require that these third parties use your information only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information, including data collected by Google Analytics, may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country of residence. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers. We take steps to ensure that any transferred data is subject to appropriate safeguards in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

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

  • The right to access and receive a copy of your personal data
  • The right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
  • The right to request deletion or restriction of your personal data
  • The right to object to certain types of processing
  • The right to data portability

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12 below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so that we can take appropriate action.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our information practices. Your continued use of our Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

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

By using the Spout.dev documentation website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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