QuantumExecBrief

1. Introduction

QuantumExecBrief is a non-commercial news aggregator that displays links to publicly available articles about quantum computing in industry. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

The short version: We use GoatCounter for anonymous, cookie-free page view analytics. No personal data is collected from browsing. The only personal data we collect is your email address if you choose to subscribe to our optional weekly newsletter.

2. Site Operator

This website is operated by:
Timothy Johnson
Contact: tim@timothyjohnsonsci.com

3. Anonymous Analytics

We use GoatCounter for anonymous page view analytics. GoatCounter:

• Does not use cookies
• Does not collect personal data
• Does not track individual visitors
• Only counts page views in aggregate

You can read GoatCounter's privacy policy at goatcounter.com/help/privacy.

4. Data We Do Not Collect

When browsing QuantumExecBrief, we do not collect:

• Names or personal identifiers
• Account or login information (we have no user accounts)
• Cookies for tracking or advertising
• Device fingerprints or tracking identifiers
• Location data

Note: If you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address for that purpose only. See Section 5 for details.

5. Local Storage

We use your browser's localStorage feature for one purpose only: to remember that you have acknowledged this privacy notice, so we don't show it repeatedly.

This data:

• Never leaves your device
• Is not transmitted to any server
• Can be cleared at any time through your browser settings
• Contains no personal information (just a simple true/false flag)

Under GDPR, this use falls under "strictly necessary" functionality and does not require consent, but we inform you about it for full transparency.

6. Newsletter Subscription

We offer an optional weekly newsletter. If you choose to subscribe:

• We collect your email address to send the newsletter
• Your email is stored securely by our email service provider, Resend
• We only use your email to send the weekly newsletter digest
• You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email
• Upon unsubscription, your email will be removed from our mailing list

The legal basis for this processing is your consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)), which you provide by subscribing to the newsletter.

7. Web Server Logs

Our web hosting provider may automatically collect standard server access logs, which can include:

• IP addresses
• Date and time of access
• Pages requested
• Browser type and operating system
• Referring website (if any)

This data is collected by the hosting infrastructure for security and operational purposes (e.g., detecting attacks, debugging errors). We do not access, analyse, or process these logs for any other purpose. Server logs are typically retained for a limited period and then automatically deleted.

The legal basis for this processing is legitimate interest in maintaining the security and operation of the website (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)).

8. External Links

QuantumExecBrief contains links to external websites (news sites, company blogs, research publications, etc.). When you click these links:

• You leave QuantumExecBrief and visit a third-party website
• That website may have its own privacy policy and tracking practices
• We have no control over how external sites handle your data

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external sites you visit. Links open in new tabs to make clear you are leaving QuantumExecBrief.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Right of access - to know what data we hold about you
• Right to rectification - to correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure - to have your data deleted
• Right to restrict processing - to limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability - to receive your data in a usable format
• Right to object - to object to certain processing

Since we do not collect or store any personal data about you, these rights are effectively already fulfilled. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact us using the details above.

10. Children's Privacy

QuantumExecBrief is a technical resource and does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under 16. Since we collect no personal data, no special provisions are necessary.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Since we do not collect contact information, we cannot notify you directly of changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us at:

Email: tim@timothyjohnsonsci.com

13. Supervisory Authority

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).