Last updated: 01 November 2026
IndieOS (“we”, “our” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit https://indieos.tech, how that information is used, and what choices you have regarding your information.
By using IndieOS, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
IndieOS is an independent publication for indie developers, solo founders and people building small software businesses.
Our website provides articles, guides, insights and educational resources covering four main areas: Ideas, Build, Launch and Growth.
Website: https://indieos.tech
Privacy enquiries: shreyansh@sahaya.tech
2. Information We Collect
The information we collect depends on how you interact with our website.
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide information when you contact us by email or through a contact form, where available.
This information may include:
- Your name.
- Your email address.
- The contents of your message.
- Any other information you choose to provide.
Please avoid sending sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your enquiry.
Technical Information
When you visit IndieOS, certain technical information may be automatically processed by our website, hosting infrastructure or security services.
This may include:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device and operating system information.
- Pages and resources requested.
- Referring website or page.
- Date and time of access.
- Technical and security logs.
We use this information where necessary to operate the website, maintain security, troubleshoot technical issues and understand website performance.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
IndieOS runs on WordPress. WordPress, our website theme and installed plugins may use cookies or similar technologies to provide website functionality, maintain security and remember certain preferences.
The specific cookies used depend on the features and services enabled on the website. These may include functional, security, analytics or advertising cookies.
More information is provided in the Cookies section below.
Comments
If comments are enabled on the website, we may collect the information submitted through the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user-agent information for spam detection and security.
WordPress may also store a cookie when a visitor chooses to save their comment details for future use.
Analytics
If analytics services are enabled, we may collect information about how visitors use IndieOS, including pages visited, traffic sources, interactions and general usage patterns.
This information helps us understand our audience and improve our content and website experience.
The specific analytics providers and technologies used will depend on the services configured on the website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain and improve IndieOS.
- To provide access to our articles, guides and website features.
- To respond to questions, messages and enquiries.
- To monitor website performance and understand visitor activity.
- To detect spam, prevent abuse and protect the website.
- To troubleshoot technical issues.
- To support advertising and measure advertising performance when advertising services are enabled.
- To comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not use information for purposes unrelated to the operation of the website without an appropriate basis.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files that websites may store on your device when you visit them.
IndieOS and the services used to operate it may use cookies for purposes such as:
Essential and functional cookies: These may support website functionality, security, administrative features and user preferences.
Analytics cookies: Where analytics tools are enabled, these may help us understand website traffic and how visitors interact with our content.
Advertising cookies: When advertising is enabled, advertising providers may use cookies and similar technologies to display advertisements, measure performance, manage ad frequency and, where permitted, personalize advertising.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect some website features.
5. Advertising and Google AdSense
IndieOS may display advertisements provided by Google AdSense or other advertising partners.
When advertisements are displayed, third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies, web beacons, IP addresses or other identifiers to collect information as a result of ad serving on our website.
These technologies may be used to:
- Display advertisements.
- Measure advertisement performance.
- Limit how frequently an advertisement is shown.
- Detect invalid traffic and prevent advertising abuse.
- Provide personalized or non-personalized advertisements, depending on the visitor’s settings, location and applicable consent requirements.
Google may use information collected through websites and apps that use its services in accordance with its own policies.
You can learn more here:
- How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services
- Google Advertising Policies
- Google Ads Settings
You may also be able to control personalized advertising through the settings and controls provided by Google and other advertising providers.
Where required by applicable laws or advertising platform policies, we will use appropriate consent mechanisms for advertising and other non-essential technologies.
6. How We Share Information
We do not sell personal information as a business practice.
We may share or allow access to information where necessary with:
Website hosting and infrastructure providers: To host, maintain, secure and deliver the website.
Website service providers: Such as WordPress-related plugins or services used for website functionality, security and maintenance.
Analytics providers: If enabled, to help us understand website usage and performance.
Advertising partners: If advertisements are enabled, to support advertising delivery, measurement and related services.
Legal and regulatory authorities: Where disclosure is required by applicable law or necessary to protect our rights, users or website.
Third-party providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.
7. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our articles may contain links to external websites, tools, products or services.
We do not control the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites. Visiting an external website is subject to that website’s own policies and terms.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.
8. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law.
For example:
- Messages and enquiries may be retained for as long as needed to respond and maintain relevant records.
- Technical and security logs may be retained according to the practices of our hosting and security providers.
- Cookies may remain on your device until they expire or you delete them through your browser settings.
- Other information may be retained for operational, security or legal purposes where necessary.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the service involved.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
However, no website, internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or stored through our website.
10. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information.
These may include the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of personal information, where applicable.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Raise a concern or complaint about how your information is handled.
To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the email address provided below.
We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests. Some information may need to be retained where required by law or for legitimate security purposes.
11. Children’s Privacy
IndieOS is intended for a general audience interested in software development, independent businesses and entrepreneurship. It is not directed specifically at children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us so that we can review the matter and take appropriate action.
12. International Data Processing
Some services used to operate IndieOS may process information on servers located outside your country.
Where this happens, information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is processed, subject to applicable data protection requirements.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, technologies, legal requirements or privacy practices.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.
14. Contact Us
For questions, concerns or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, contact us:
IndieOS
Website: https://indieos.tech
Email: shreyansh@sahaya.tech
We will review and respond to privacy-related enquiries within a reasonable period.