Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 26, 2026. How newbieskill respects your privacy and handles data.
1. Introduction
newbieskill ("we", "our", or "us") operates https://newbieskill.com. We believe in data minimization: we collect only what is strictly necessary to provide our educational path and authenticate your account when you choose to log in.
2. Information We Collect
Google Account Information (Optional Authentication): You can browse the entire site, complete learning levels, and download skills anonymously without logging in. If you choose to sign in using Google Identity Services (Google OAuth 2.0), we receive the following basic profile information from Google:
- Your name and email address
- Your profile avatar URL
- Your unique Google subject identifier (sub)
We do not collect, process, or store Google account passwords.
Local Browser Storage: To provide a smooth learning experience without requiring server-side tracking, we store your learning progress (such as which of the 16 levels you have marked as complete), selected UI theme (light, dark, or system), and language preference directly in your browser's localStorage. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to advertising trackers.
Server and CDN Logs: When you access our static site hosted on Cloudflare Pages, Cloudflare's edge network automatically logs standard HTTP request headers, including your IP address, browser type, referral URL, and timestamps. This information is processed solely for security, DDoS protection, edge caching, and performance diagnostics.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected data solely to:
- Display your authenticated profile and avatar in the site header when you sign in.
- Maintain your progress tracking across page reloads in your browser.
- Diagnose technical faults, secure our web endpoints, and prevent abuse.
- Respond directly to your support requests when you email [email protected].
We do NOT sell, rent, or monetize your personal information. We do not use third-party behavioral advertising or tracking pixels.
4. Third-Party Infrastructure
We rely on trusted enterprise infrastructure providers to deliver our static content securely:
- Google Identity Services: Provides secure OAuth 2.0 authentication. Google's data handling is subject to the Google Privacy Policy.
- Cloudflare Pages: Provides global CDN delivery, DDoS mitigation, and edge caching under Cloudflare's security standards.
5. Data Retention and Your Rights
Clearing Local Data: Because your progression markers and preferences reside in your browser's local storage, you can erase them at any time by clearing your browser's site data or cookies for newbieskill.com.
Account Inquiries & Removal: If you signed in via Google and wish to request removal of any associated support correspondence or profile records, please send an email from your registered address to [email protected]. We respond to verified data requests within thirty (30) days.
6. Children's Privacy
Our Service is intended for general audiences, developers, and adult learners. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please notify us immediately at [email protected].
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect modifications to our site features, architecture, or regulatory requirements. Any updates will be published directly on this page with an updated effective date.
8. Contact Us
For questions regarding our privacy practices or this policy, please email us at [email protected].