Privacy policy
Last updated: 30 August 2026
What we collect
DataLane is a static website. We do not require accounts and we do not collect personal information directly, with these exceptions:
- Contact and Write for us forms: name, email, and the fields you submit are sent through FormSubmit to srinivasa8511@gmail.com. FormSubmit is the processor for that delivery. Do not send secrets or credentials.
- Newsletter: if you subscribe (once the form is live), your email address is stored by the newsletter provider solely to send the newsletter. You can unsubscribe from every email.
Cookies and local storage
This section is our cookie policy. We use first-party storage on your device. Nothing here is sold or used to identify you across other sites:
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
theme | Light or dark mode preference | Strictly necessary (localStorage) | Until cleared |
saved-posts | Articles you bookmark on the Saved page | Strictly necessary (localStorage) | Until cleared |
pg-history-v1 | SQL you ran in the browser playground | Strictly necessary (localStorage) | Until cleared |
datalane-consent | Your cookie-banner choice, so it does not reappear | Strictly necessary (localStorage) | Until cleared |
__gads, __gpi, IDE | Google AdSense ad delivery and frequency capping — set only if ads are enabled and you clicked Accept | Advertising (third-party cookies) | Up to 13 months |
Everything above the advertising row stays on this device if you chooseEssential only. Advertising scripts (Google AdSense, when a publisher ID is configured) load only after you click Accept. You can change or revoke your choice at any time with theManage cookies link in the footer, and control ads personalization atGoogle Ads Settingsoraboutads.info/choices.
Affiliate links
When you click an affiliate link, the destination site may set a cookie to attribute your purchase. This is handled entirely by the third party; we never see your personal or payment information. See ouraffiliate disclosure for details.
SQL Playground
Queries run in your browser with SQLite (sql.js). Nothing you type is sent to our servers.
Security reports
If you find a vulnerability, email srinivasa8511@gmail.com or use/.well-known/security.txt. Do not file public issues that include exploit details.
Contact
For privacy questions, emailsrinivasa8511@gmail.com.