Last updated: 31 July 2026.

This policy explains how rabin.blog handles information when you visit the site. Rabin.blog is a static publication operated by Ruhani Rabin. It does not provide visitor accounts, process payments, or contain a contact form. Posts may accept moderated comments through the self-hosted service described below.

Information processed when you visit

When your browser requests a page or file, the hosting and content-delivery infrastructure may process standard technical request information. This can include your IP address, the requested URL, date and time, referring page, browser and operating-system details, and information needed to detect abuse or delivery errors.

This technical information is used to deliver and secure the site, diagnose problems, and understand aggregate traffic. The hosting provider may retain request or security logs under its own operational and legal requirements.

Cookies and local browser storage

The static Rabin.blog pages do not set first-party cookies. The comment service sets a short-lived, cryptographically signed cookie after a comment is submitted. This lets the commenter edit or delete that comment for up to 15 minutes; it is not used for advertising or cross-site tracking.

The PaperMod interface uses your browser’s local storage for two preferences:

  • pref-theme remembers whether you selected the light or dark theme.
  • menu-scroll-position remembers the navigation menu’s horizontal position.

These values stay in your browser, are not sent to Rabin.blog as part of normal page requests, and can be removed through your browser’s site-data controls. The on-site search runs in your browser against a search index served from Rabin.blog; search terms are not submitted to an external search service.

Comments

Posts use a self-hosted instance of Isso at comments.rabin.blog. Submitting a comment requires a display name, email address, and comment text. The website field is removed, and links in published comment text are displayed as non-clickable text. A submitted comment is held for moderation before it appears publicly.

The comment service stores the submitted name, email address, comment text, page address, timestamps, moderation state, and an anonymized form of the requesting IP address. Names and approved comment text are public. Email addresses and IP information are not displayed publicly and are used for moderation, abuse prevention, commenter identity, and administration. Comment data is stored on infrastructure controlled by Ruhani Rabin and included in encrypted off-site backups.

Comment avatars are provided through Gravatar. To request an avatar, Isso derives a hash from the submitted email address; the visitor’s browser then requests the image from Gravatar. Gravatar therefore receives the email-derived hash and standard request information such as the visitor’s IP address and browser details. Gravatar is operated by Automattic and applies its own privacy terms.

Comments may be rejected or removed when they are spam, abusive, unlawful, off-topic, or otherwise unsuitable for publication. A commenter may use the contact method below to request correction or deletion of personal information associated with a comment.

Privacy-focused analytics

Rabin.blog may use Umami Analytics to understand aggregate use of the site. When enabled, Umami does not use cookies or cross-site tracking. It records anonymous usage information such as page views, referring URLs, browser, operating system, device type, and approximate country. Rabin.blog will not use Umami’s optional identification features to associate activity with a named person, email address, or user account.

Analytics information is used to understand which content is useful, diagnose site problems, and improve navigation and performance. Retention will be limited according to the analytics configuration and operational need.

Articles may link to third-party websites, social networks, software projects, or services. Those sites receive information when you choose to follow a link and apply their own privacy policies. Rabin.blog is not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

The contact link below opens ruhanirabin.com. Information submitted there is handled under the privacy terms presented on that website.

Sharing and disclosure

Rabin.blog does not sell or rent visitor information. Technical information may be processed by service providers necessary to host, secure, deliver, or measure the site. Information may also be disclosed when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the site, its visitors, or the rights and safety of others.

Retention and your choices

Preference values remain in local storage until you remove them. Hosting logs and analytics records are kept only for operational, security, legal, and aggregate measurement needs, with specific periods depending on the configured provider and service.

You can clear local storage through your browser, block third-party requests with browser privacy controls, or contact Ruhani Rabin about access, correction, or deletion concerns that apply to information controlled through Rabin.blog. Some requests may be limited by legal obligations or legitimate record-keeping and security needs.

Contact

For questions or concerns about this policy or privacy on Rabin.blog, use the Ruhani Rabin contact page.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated when the site’s hosting, analytics, or visitor features change. The date at the top of this page will show the latest revision.