PS-LANG Journal Alpha

Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 12, 2025

Introduction

PS-LANG ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit ps-lang.dev or use our services.

PS-LANG is a privacy-first project. We collect minimal data and never sell your information.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

  • Account Registration: Email address, optional display name, persona selection, social profiles (GitHub, Twitter, website)
  • Newsletter Subscription: Email address, optional interests (AI engineering, multi-agent systems, etc.)
  • Alpha Access Requests: GitHub URL, areas of interest
  • Email Domain: We track your email domain (e.g., gmail.com, company.com) to understand our audience

2. Automatically Collected Information

  • Analytics: Page views, click events, session duration (via Google Analytics & PostHog)
  • Device Information: Browser type, device type, operating system
  • Usage Data: Which use cases you click, newsletter signup events

How We Use Your Information

  • Newsletter: Send you 1-2 updates per month about PS-LANG releases and features
  • Analytics: Understand which features interest our community
  • Product Improvement: Identify popular use cases and pain points
  • Communication: Respond to your inquiries or feedback

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track page views and user behavior. Google may use cookies to collect this data.
Google Privacy Policy

PostHog

We use PostHog for event tracking (use case clicks, newsletter signups). Data is stored on PostHog's US servers.
PostHog Privacy Policy

Resend

We use Resend to manage our email newsletter. Your email is stored securely and never shared.
Resend Privacy Policy

Clerk

We use Clerk for user authentication and account management. Clerk handles secure login, session management, and user profile data.
Clerk Privacy Policy

Convex

We use Convex for real-time database storage of alpha signups, newsletter subscribers, and user preferences. Data is stored securely on Convex's US servers.
Convex Privacy Policy

Vercel

Our website is hosted on Vercel. They may collect basic server logs.
Vercel Privacy Policy

Your Privacy Rights

Under GDPR (European Union), CCPA/CPRA (California), and PIPEDA (Canada), you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Correction: Update or correct your email, preferences, or profile information
  • Right to Deletion: Request complete deletion of your data from our systems
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Data Retention Control: Choose how long we keep your data (30 days to 5 years) in Account Settings
  • Right to Opt-Out: Withdraw consent for analytics tracking at any time via our Cookie Preferences page
  • Right to Unsubscribe: Opt out of our newsletter anytime (link in every email)
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for specific purposes
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@ps-lang.dev with your request. We will respond within 30 days.

Export Your Data

Signed-in users can download a complete export of their personal data in JSON format.

Download My Data

Cookies & Your Consent

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyze site usage. We respect your privacy and comply with GDPR (Europe), CCPA/CPRA (California), and PIPEDA (Canada) regulations.

Cookie Categories

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

Required for site functionality including session management, authentication (Clerk), and security features. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics & Performance Cookies (Requires Consent)

Help us understand how you use our site. Only loaded after you grant consent. Includes:

  • Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) - Page views, navigation patterns, demographics
  • PostHog (ph_*) - Event tracking, session recording (with sensitive data masked), feature usage
  • Performance Monitoring - Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID, CLS)
  • Engagement Tracking - Text selection, scroll depth, interaction patterns

Managing Your Preferences

You control your cookie preferences. You can:

  • • Accept or decline analytics cookies via our consent banner (shown on first visit)
  • • Change your preferences anytime on our Cookie Preferences page
  • • Revoke consent at any time (will clear existing cookies and reload the page)
  • • Use browser settings to block cookies (may affect site functionality)

Your Consent Preference

Manage your cookie settings and view detailed information about each cookie type.

Manage Cookie Preferences

Data Retention & AI Research

You control how long we keep your data and whether it's used for AI research. We offer three tiers:

Essential

  • Retention: 90 days (anonymized after 30 days)
  • AI Training: Never used
  • Analytics: Minimal, debugging only

Standard (Default · Recommended)

  • Retention: 2 years (anonymized after 90 days)
  • AI Training: Aggregated insights only
  • Analytics: UX analytics, interaction patterns

Research Contributor

  • Retention: 5 years (anonymized after 90 days)
  • AI Training: Yes, for multi-agent models
  • Benefits: Early access, research credits, exclusive badge

Change your tier anytime in Account Settings. Changes take effect immediately.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • HTTPS encryption for all traffic
  • Secure API keys stored in environment variables
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Limited access to user data (admin-only)

Children's Privacy

PS-LANG is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us at privacy@ps-lang.dev.

International Users

PS-LANG is operated from the United States. If you access our site from outside the US, your data may be transferred to and processed in the US. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Our Privacy Commitment

PS-LANG is a privacy-first project. We:

Collect minimal data

Never sell your information

Use analytics only to improve the product

Offer easy unsubscribe and data deletion

Keep our privacy policy transparent and readable