Last updated: September 20, 2026
This privacy policy explains what information is collected when you visit blog.softwareminded.com ("this blog"), how it is used, and the choices you have. This blog is a personal publication about software development. It does not sell products or maintain user accounts.
Information collected automatically
This blog is hosted on Google's Blogger platform. Like most websites, Blogger's servers automatically record standard technical information when a page is requested, including IP address, browser type and version, device and operating system, referring page, and date and time of the request. This information is collected and retained by Google as the hosting provider.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser. This blog and the third-party services it uses may set cookies to:
- keep the site working correctly and remember display preferences;
- measure traffic and understand which posts are read;
- serve and measure advertising, where advertising is shown.
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Doing so may affect how parts of the site behave.
Advertising
This blog may display advertising served by Google AdSense. Google and its partners use cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings, or opt out of third-party vendor cookies at aboutads.info/choices. See also Google's advertising policies.
Analytics
Blogger provides built-in pageview statistics, and this blog may use Google Analytics. These tools report aggregate information about visits — pages viewed, approximate location, referral source, device type. They are used to understand what readers find useful, not to identify individuals.
Comments
If you leave a comment, the name and profile information you choose to provide, along with the comment text, are stored by Blogger and displayed publicly. Please do not include personal information in a comment that you would not want to be public. Comments may be moderated, edited for length, or removed.
Links to other sites
Posts frequently link to external documentation, repositories, and articles. Those sites have their own privacy practices, and this policy does not apply to them.
Children
This blog is written for a professional audience and is not directed to children under 13. No information is knowingly collected from children.
Your choices
You can browse this blog without providing any personal information. You may block cookies, use ad and tracking blockers, or opt out of personalized advertising as described above.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent to info@softwareminded.com.