Last Updated: January 2025
Overview
semanticintent.dev is an academic research platform dedicated to advancing semantic intent methodology and AI-assisted development patterns. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, we automatically collect:
- Analytics Data: Via Cloudflare Web Analytics (privacy-first, no personal identifiers)
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Referral sources
- Browser type and device information
- Geographic region (country-level only)
- Technical Data: Collected by Cloudflare's edge network
- IP address (not stored, used only for security and routing)
- Request headers and timestamps
- Error logs for debugging purposes
Information You Provide
Currently, our website does not collect any personally identifiable information directly from users. We do not have:
- User accounts or registration
- Contact forms or email collection
- Newsletter subscriptions
- Comment systems or user-generated content
How We Use Information
The automatically collected information is used solely for:
- Site Performance: Understanding how visitors use the site to improve content and navigation
- Security: Detecting and preventing malicious activity, DDoS attacks, and abuse
- Research Metrics: Anonymous aggregate statistics about research content engagement
- Technical Optimization: Identifying and fixing errors, improving load times
Cloudflare Services
This site is hosted on Cloudflare Workers, a global edge computing platform. Cloudflare processes all requests to our site and provides:
- CDN and Edge Computing: Fast content delivery worldwide
- Web Analytics: Privacy-first analytics without cookies or personal tracking
- DDoS Protection: Security and abuse prevention
Cloudflare's data handling is governed by their Privacy Policy.
Cookies and Tracking
Essential Cookies
Cloudflare may set minimal essential cookies for security purposes (e.g., __cflb for
load balancing, __cf_bm for bot management). These are strictly necessary for site operation.
Analytics Cookies
We use Cloudflare Web Analytics, which is designed to be privacy-first and does not:
- Use cookies for tracking
- Track users across sites
- Collect personally identifiable information
- Fingerprint individual visitors
Third-Party Cookies
We do not use any third-party advertising or tracking services.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade any visitor information. Limited data sharing occurs only with:
- Cloudflare: As our infrastructure provider (see their Privacy Policy)
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety
Data Retention
- Analytics Data: Cloudflare Web Analytics retains aggregate data for up to 6 months
- Server Logs: Cloudflare retains edge logs for approximately 24-72 hours for security purposes
- Error Logs: Retained temporarily for debugging, automatically purged
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- Access: Request information about data we process
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
- Opt-Out: Disable JavaScript to prevent analytics collection
- DNT: We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings
Since we don't collect personally identifiable information, most requests may not be applicable. For questions, contact via ORCID profile.
International Visitors
This site is hosted on Cloudflare's global edge network, which processes requests in data centers worldwide. By using this site, you consent to the transfer of information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
Children's Privacy
This site is intended for academic and professional audiences. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 (or applicable age in your jurisdiction).
Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- HTTPS encryption for all connections
- Cloudflare's DDoS protection and Web Application Firewall
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Minimal data collection to reduce exposure
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 the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Research Content and External Links
Our research papers may reference or link to external sites and repositories. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Please review their privacy policies.
Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or concerns:
- ORCID: 0009-0006-2011-3258
- DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17114972
- Location: Ontario, Canada
Compliance
This privacy policy is designed to comply with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - EU
- Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) - Canada
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - where applicable