Privacy Policy
Effective date: June 10, 20251. Introduction
This Privacy Policy applies to visitors of socketsomeone.me and socketsomeone.dev. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we use your data.
2. What We Collect
We collect anonymous usage data through:
- Cloudflare — used for content delivery, DDoS protection, and performance optimization. This service may log your IP address and other technical data. See Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics — used to collect aggregated traffic and usage data. See Google Privacy Policy.
- Yandex Metrika — used to understand how users interact with our websites. See Yandex Privacy Policy.
These services may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our websites.
3. Why We Collect Data
Data is used to understand website usage, improve performance, and enhance your experience. We do not sell or share this information with third parties.
4. Cookies
What are Cookies?
Our websites use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our sites and improve functionality. For more information on how to manage cookies, please refer to the help section of your browser or visitAllAboutCookies.org.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas.
- Analytics Cookies: We use services like Google Analytics and Yandex Metrica to collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with our websites. This helps us improve performance and user experience.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how our services are used by measuring the performance of different pages and features.
- Security Cookies: Used to detect and mitigate potential security risks, such as unauthorized access or abuse.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Cookies Overview
Below is a list of cookies used on our websites, including their providers, purposes, and expiration periods.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics | User behavior analytics | 1–2 years |
| _ym_uid, _ym_d | Yandex Metrica | Visitor session tracking | 1 year |
| yandexuid, yabs-sid, yuidssc | Yandex Metrica | User identification and session tracking | 1 year |
| ymex | Yandex Metrica | User session tracking | 1 year |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot mitigation and security | 30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | CAPTCHA & access persistence | 30 days |
Managing Cookies
You can choose to disable or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the site.
5. Your Choices
You can disable cookies or use browser extensions to block tracking services. For details on managing privacy settings:
6. Data Retention
We retain anonymized usage data collected via Google Analytics and Yandex Metrika for up to 24 months. After this period, the data is automatically deleted.
We do not store any personally identifiable information on our servers.
7. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we collect and process your data only after obtaining your explicit consent via our cookie banner. The data collected (e.g. IP address, device information, user behavior) is considered personal information under the GDPR and is handled accordingly.
You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your data. You can revoke consent at any time.
Data is processed by Google Analytics (USA) and Yandex Metrika (Russia), which may involve international data transfers.
If you have GDPR-related concerns, please contact us at socket.someone@gmail.com.
8. Transborder Data Transfers
In the course of website operation and analytics, user data may be transferred to servers located outside your country, including the United States and other jurisdictions. These transfers are conducted via the following third-party services:
- Google LLC (USA) — for Google Analytics
- Cloudflare Inc. (USA) — for content delivery and security
- Yandex LLC (Russia / EEA) — for Yandex Metrika
Transfers are based on user consent and are conducted solely for analytics, performance monitoring, and security purposes.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, feel free to contact us at socket.someone@gmail.com.
10. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing your personal information on socketsomeone.me and socketsomeone.dev is:
Filippov Alexey Nikolaevich
Email: socket.someone@gmail.com
11. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When changes are made, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy.
Your continued use of our websites after the posting of changes will constitute your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.
By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to ourPrivacy Policy, including the use of cookies, third-party analytics (Google Analytics, Yandex Metrika), and infrastructure services such as Cloudflare. Continued usage implies consent to data collection and transborder data transfers as outlined in this policy.