Effective Date: November 1, 2026
At Tux Tavern (https://tuxtavern.com), your privacy is respected. This Privacy Policy details the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the choices available to you when browsing our website.
1. Who We Are
Tux Tavern is an independent technology publication focusing on Linux tutorials, open-source software, and PC gaming. If you have any privacy questions or data requests, you can contact us at contact@tuxtavern.com.
2. Information We Collect
A. Technical & Server Logs: When you access Tux Tavern, our web servers (powered by LiteSpeed) automatically log standard connection data. This may include your IP address, browser user-agent, operating system, requested page URL, referring URL, and timestamp. These server logs are used strictly for security monitoring, preventing abuse, and optimizing server load.
B. Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand aggregate visitor trends (such as top-performing articles, general geographic region, and device categories). GA4 collects anonymized data using cookies or client identifiers. No personally identifiable information (such as your name, billing address, or raw IP address) is stored or processed for advertising profiling.
C. Comments & Communications: When visitors choose to leave a comment on our articles, WordPress records the information submitted in the comment form (name/handle, email address, comment text) alongside your IP address to prevent spam. If you contact us via email, we use your email address solely to reply to your inquiry.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Tux Tavern uses essential cookies to ensure site security, remember your comment form preferences if requested, and measure aggregate visitor counts via Google Analytics. You can block or clear cookies at any time through your browser settings without affecting your ability to read our guides.
4. Third-Party Links & External Content
Our guides may include links to external projects, official distribution repositories, and merchants (such as Amazon or hardware manufacturers). Clicking external links connects you directly to those third-party services, which operate under their own independent privacy policies.
5. Data Retention & Your Rights
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Under applicable privacy laws (including GDPR and CCPA where applicable), you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data you have provided to us (such as approved comments). To make a request, contact contact@tuxtavern.com.
6. Policy Updates
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in site features or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted directly to this page with an updated effective date.