This policy describes how Gwirio.Dev (the "Site", "we", "us") handles personal data when you visit gwirio.dev, fill out a form, or subscribe to the newsletter. It is written in plain language rather than legalese. If any part is unclear, email hello@gwirio.dev and we will explain.
Who we are
Gwirio.Dev is a software architecture consultancy run by Agustin Renteria Beltran, operating through Gwirio Labs. You can reach us at hello@gwirio.dev for any question related to this policy or to your personal data.
What we collect
Automatically, when you browse
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how the site is used. Google Analytics collects:
- Your IP address (Google truncates and aggregates it before storage so it does not identify you individually)
- Device, browser, and operating system details
- The page that referred you to the site and any search terms used
- Pages you visit, time spent on each, and the navigation path
- Approximate geographic location inferred from IP (country, region, city)
- A pseudonymous identifier stored in a cookie so Analytics can recognise returning visitors
This data is pseudonymous. We do not attempt to identify you from it.
Our hosting provider also records standard server logs (IP, user agent, requested URL, timestamp) as part of serving the site. These logs are retained short-term for security and diagnostic purposes.
When you contact us or subscribe
The inquiry form on the homepage collects your name, email, the service you selected, and your message. The newsletter form on the knowledge page collects your email address. In both cases, you provide this data voluntarily when you submit the form.
How we collect it
Google Analytics 4
A small JavaScript snippet on every page loads gtag.js from Google. It sets cookies (_ga, _ga_*) on your browser and sends usage events to Google's servers. For details on how Google handles data collected through partner sites, see Google's "How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services" page.
You can opt out of Analytics in any of these ways:
- Use a browser with built-in tracking protection, such as Brave, Firefox with strict mode, or Safari
- Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
- Block cookies from
www.google-analytics.comin your browser settings
Forms
Contact and newsletter submissions are processed by Formspree (formspree.io). Your submission is stored briefly by Formspree and forwarded to our inbox. See Formspree's privacy policy for details on how they handle form data.
Why we collect it
- Analytics: to understand which pages are useful, where visitors come from, and how to improve the site.
- Inquiries: to respond to potential clients who want to discuss a project.
- Newsletter: to send roughly one email per month with new articles and observations.
We do not sell your data. We do not run advertising or retargeting campaigns. We do not build profiles of visitors across other sites.
Who we share it with
- Google, through Google Analytics 4, as described above.
- Formspree, for processing form submissions.
- Our email provider, which hosts
hello@gwirio.devand receives forwarded submissions and any email you send us. - Our hosting provider, which sees standard server logs as part of serving the site.
We do not share personal data with any other third parties, except when required by law or legal process.
Cookies
A cookie is a small file a website stores in your browser so it can remember information between page loads. This site uses the following cookies:
| Cookie | Source | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_ga_YTZPW08QLC |
Google Analytics | Maintains session state for the GA4 property | 2 years |
You can delete or block these at any time through your browser settings. Blocking them will not break any functionality of the site.
Your rights
Regardless of where you are located, you can ask us to:
- Tell you what personal data we hold about you
- Correct data that is inaccurate or out of date
- Delete your data (for example, unsubscribe and remove you from the newsletter list, or delete a past inquiry)
- Stop processing your data for a specific purpose
- Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
If you are in the European Union, the United Kingdom, or California, specific legal frameworks (GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA) formalise these rights. To exercise any of them, email hello@gwirio.dev. We respond within 30 days.
Retention
- Google Analytics data: retained by Google for the period configured in the GA4 property before automatic deletion at the user level. Aggregated reports remain available.
- Inquiry emails: retained in our inbox until we clean them out, typically within twelve months of the conversation ending.
- Newsletter list: retained while you remain subscribed. Unsubscribing removes you from the list.
International transfers
Google Analytics, Formspree, and our email and hosting providers may process data on servers located outside your country, including in the United States. Where required by law (for example, for EU visitors), these transfers rely on standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards offered by those providers.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in the services we use or applicable law. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the latest version. Material changes will be announced to newsletter subscribers.
Questions
Email hello@gwirio.dev.