Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 5, 2026

1. Overview

BarelyCoding ("we", "us", "our") operates the website barelycoding.com and the YouTube channel @barelycoder. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.

We take your privacy seriously. We collect only what is necessary to operate the site and improve the content we publish.

2. Data we collect

Analytics data

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our site. This includes pages visited, time on page, approximate location (country/city), device type, and referral source. This data is anonymized and aggregated — we cannot identify individual users.

YouTube embeds

Pages that embed YouTube videos may cause Google/YouTube to set cookies on your device when you interact with the video player. This is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

Contact & email

If you contact us at hello@barelycoding.com, we store the information you provide (name, email, message) solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not share it with third parties or add you to any mailing list.

Data we do NOT collect

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, payment information, or any personally identifiable information unless you contact us directly.

3. Cookies

This site uses cookies only through Google Analytics. These are first-party analytics cookies used to distinguish unique visits and sessions. No advertising or tracking cookies are set by us directly.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Third-party services

This site interacts with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

5. Data retention

Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months by default, after which it is automatically deleted. Email correspondence is retained only as long as necessary to resolve the related inquiry.

6. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict our processing of your data
  • Data portability (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@barelycoding.com.

7. Children's privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, contact us at:
hello@barelycoding.com