Last updated: June 17, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Skill Suites (“we”, “us”, “our”), operating the website skillsuites.com, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit the site. We have tried to keep this plain and honest. If anything is unclear, please reach out through our Contact page.
Who we are
Skill Suites is a technical publication that publishes code-first guides on software engineering, AI/LLM applications, Java & Spring, DevOps, and hosting. Our website address is https://skillsuites.com. The site is operated by Asif (see our About page).
What information we collect
- Information you give us directly. If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, we collect the email address (and any name or message) you provide.
- Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our servers and third-party services automatically log technical data such as your IP address, browser type and version, device and operating system, referring pages, and the dates and times of your visits. This is used for security, analytics, and to keep the site running.
- Cookies and similar technologies. See the dedicated section below.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We and our third-party partners use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies required for the site and login to function (for example, a temporary cookie that checks whether your browser accepts cookies).
- Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve our content.
- Advertising cookies set by third-party advertising vendors to serve and measure ads (see the next section).
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, and you can opt out of personalized advertising as described below. Disabling some cookies may affect how parts of the site work.
Advertising and third-party vendors (including Google)
We may display advertising on this site, including ads served by Google and other third-party advertising networks. In connection with advertising:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website and other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies (including the DoubleClick / Google Advertising cookie) enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info/choices or optout.networkadvertising.org.
For more information on how Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps, see Google’s “How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services”.
Analytics
We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics, integrated via Google Site Kit) to measure traffic and understand which content is useful. These services may set cookies and process aggregated, mostly de-identified usage data on our behalf. You can learn more in Google’s Privacy Policy.
Email newsletter
If you opt in to our newsletter, we store your email address to send you new articles and occasional updates. We use an email delivery service to send these messages. Every email includes an unsubscribe link, and you can opt out at any time.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (for example videos, code embeds, or images). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you had visited that other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.
How we use your information
- To operate, maintain, and secure the website.
- To deliver newsletters you have subscribed to and respond to messages you send us.
- To measure and improve our content and user experience.
- To display and measure advertising.
- To detect, prevent, and address security issues, spam, and abuse.
How long we retain your data
Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it. Contact messages are retained only as long as needed to handle your request. Server and security logs are retained for a limited period for operational and security purposes.
Your rights and choices
- You can unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link in any email.
- You can control cookies and opt out of personalized ads as described above.
- Depending on where you live (for example, under the GDPR or CCPA), you may have the right to access, correct, export, or delete the personal data we hold about you. To make a request, contact us.
Children’s privacy
This site is intended for a general, professional audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes may be highlighted on the site.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please use our Contact page.