Last Updated: 07 July 2025
Introduction
English, not Legalese
We get it—privacy policies are usually dense and unreadable. They're often written by lawyers, for lawyers. At dbt Engineer, we prefer straight talk. We’re real people running a blog for real people who care about data and analytics.
This document is here to explain, in plain language, what data we collect, how we use it, and how you can manage it. Our goal is to build a respectful and transparent relationship with you.
When we say “dbt Engineer,” “we,” or “our,” we're referring to the team behind dbtengineer.com.
If you have any questions, email us at: hello@iamsanjay.net
Our Commitments
- We only ask for personal data when we truly need it.
- We never sell or rent your data to third parties.
- We only store what’s required for running the site and services you request (like newsletters).
Consent
If you subscribe to our newsletter, you're giving us consent to email you. We use double opt-in to make sure you're cool with that. You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in the email or by reaching out to us.
What We Collect
Website Visitors
Like most websites, we collect non-personally identifying information: browser type, language, referring site, and timestamp. We use this to understand how readers are using dbtengineer.com and improve your experience.
We also collect IP addresses. These may be considered personally identifiable, but we don’t use them to identify you.
Personally-Identifying Information
If you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your name and email address. That’s it—no weird forms asking for your job title or income level. We only collect what we need, and you can opt out anytime.
Cookies
Yes, we use cookies—those small data files stored on your browser. Cookies help us track things like which blog posts people enjoy most. If you don’t like cookies, feel free to block them in your browser settings, but just note that some site features may not work correctly.
Analytics & Statistics
We track post views and newsletter link clicks to better understand what you enjoy reading. These stats help us improve our content. We may share high-level summaries (e.g., “This article got 5,000 reads”), but we won’t share who clicked what.
Who Can Access Your Info
We share access to your data only with those who absolutely need it—such as our email provider or website host—and only if they agree to keep it private.
We won’t sell or rent your info, ever.
We may disclose data if required by law or to protect our rights, but never for marketing purposes.
Data Retention
We only keep your data as long as it’s useful. If you haven’t interacted with our emails in over a year, we’ll remove you from our list and delete your info.
You can also ask us to delete your data at any time. Just send a note to hello@iamsanjay.net
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, especially in the EU, you have the right to:
- Know what data we collect and why
- Access or update your personal data
- Delete your data
- Object to how we process your data
- Export your data in a readable format
- Withdraw your consent
To exercise any of these rights, just email us. We may need to verify your identity first.
GDPR Compliance
We follow the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We only process your data if:
- You gave explicit consent
- It’s necessary to fulfill a service you requested
- We have a legitimate interest (like improving our site)
- We're legally required to do so
We don’t sneakily gather or use your data behind your back. We believe in full transparency.
Children’s Privacy
We don’t knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has shared information with us, let us know and we’ll delete it immediately.
Business Changes
If dbt Engineer is acquired or merged with another company, user data may be transferred as part of that process. If that ever happens, we’ll make sure your data continues to be treated respectfully.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. If we do, we’ll always post it here at the same URL. Your continued use of the site means you accept the latest version.
Contact Us
Have questions or requests? Reach out anytime:
Email: hello@iamsanjay.net
Website: dbtengineer.com