The Prompt & The Ponder

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 13, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to The Prompt & The Ponder (blog.serendeep.tech)—a personal blog by Serendeep Rudraraju exploring the intersection of AI, edge computing, local-first software, and the technology choices that shape our digital lives.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit this blog, how we use it, and—perhaps more importantly—what we don't collect. Privacy isn't just a policy checkbox here; it's a core value that informs how this site operates.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal, anonymized analytics data to understand how the blog performs and what content resonates with readers. This includes:

  • Page views — Which articles are being read
  • Device type — Desktop, mobile, or tablet (no device fingerprinting)
  • General location — Country or region level only, derived from anonymized IP addresses
  • Referrer information — How you found us (search engine, social media, direct link)
  • Browser type — General browser category for compatibility insights

This data is aggregated and anonymized—we cannot identify individual visitors from it.

What We Do NOT Collect

Let's be explicit about what stays private:

  • No personal identification — We don't collect names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information
  • No tracking cookies — We don't use third-party tracking cookies or cross-site tracking
  • No user accounts — There's no registration, login, or profile system for readers
  • No email harvesting — We don't collect email addresses unless you explicitly reach out to us through other channels
  • No behavioral profiling — We don't build profiles of your browsing habits or interests
  • No data selling — Your information is never sold, traded, or shared with advertisers

How We Use Information

The anonymized analytics we collect serve a straightforward purpose:

  • Content improvement — Understanding which topics resonate helps guide future writing
  • User experience optimization — Knowing general device and browser usage helps ensure the site works well for everyone
  • Performance monitoring — Identifying technical issues that might affect readability

That's it. No targeted advertising, no behavioral manipulation, no dark patterns.

Your Choices

You're in control. When you first visit the blog, you'll see a privacy banner asking for your consent to collect anonymized analytics data.

  • Opt-in — If you consent, we'll collect the anonymized data described above
  • Opt-out — If you decline, no analytics data is collected from your visit
  • Change your mind — To reset your preference, clear your browser's localStorage for this site (in browser settings under "Site Data" or "Storage")

Your choice is stored locally in your browser and respected across your visits.

Data Storage & Security

Analytics data is stored securely using Supabase as our backend infrastructure. We implement appropriate technical measures to protect this data, including:

  • Secure, encrypted connections (HTTPS)
  • Access controls limiting data access to site administration only
  • No third-party sharing of analytics data
  • Regular review of data retention practices

We retain anonymized analytics data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

Third-Party Services

This blog may contain links to external websites, articles, research papers, and resources. When you click on an external link, you leave our site and become subject to that third party's privacy practices.

We're not responsible for the privacy policies or content of external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit—especially before providing personal information.

Cookies & Local Storage

We use browser localStorage (not cookies) for two specific purposes:

  • Theme preference — Remembering your choice between light and dark mode
  • Analytics consent — Storing your opt-in or opt-out decision

This data stays entirely in your browser and is never transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

We do not use:

  • Third-party cookies
  • Tracking cookies
  • Session cookies for analytics purposes

Children's Privacy

This blog is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.

This policy is designed with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) compliance in mind.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

When we make changes:

  • The "Last Updated" date at the top will be revised
  • For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through a blog post or site announcement

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

Contact

Questions, concerns, or just want to discuss privacy practices? Here's how to reach Serendeep Rudraraju:

Privacy isn't about having something to hide—it's about having the freedom to choose what you share. Thank you for visiting The Prompt & The Ponder.