Privacy Policy
Summary
CSS Top Sites is an editorial site about CSS background techniques. It does not sell personal data, does not require an account to read content, and does not run user-targeted email lists. The data the site does see comes from standard web server logs and Google Analytics, described below. The site does not show advertising.
Information we collect
Information you provide
The only direct way to send personal information to the site is by emailing the address shown on the contact page. When you do, your message and the email address you sent it from are kept long enough to handle the request and any follow-up.
Information collected automatically
When a browser requests a page, the hosting infrastructure logs technical metadata required to serve the request and protect the site from abuse. This typically includes the IP address, requested URL, HTTP referer, user-agent string, and a timestamp. Logs are retained for a short, finite period and are not used to build user profiles.
The site uses Google Analytics 4 (provided by Google) on every page. Google Analytics sets first-party cookies (such as _ga and _ga_<ID>) and collects information such as the pages you view, the referring page, approximate location derived from your IP address, device and browser type, and timestamps. We use these reports in aggregate to understand which pages are useful; we do not use them to identify individuals. Google processes this data under its own terms; see how Google uses data from sites that use its services. You can opt out with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on or by blocking cookies in your browser.
Cookies
The only cookies set when you browse the site are the Google Analytics cookies described above. The site's own scripts do not set cookies. See the cookie policy for details and how to turn cookies off in your browser.
Advertising
The site does not currently show advertising and does not use advertising cookies. If that changes, this policy and the cookie policy will be updated before any ad code is added.
Other third-party services
- Hosting / CDN. The site is served via a standard web hosting provider that logs requests as described above.
- Google Analytics. Aggregate traffic measurement, as described above.
- Search verification. Files such as
BingSiteAuth.xmlare used to prove ownership of the domain to search engines and do not collect data themselves. - Embedded resources. Font and icon CDNs may receive your IP address as part of fetching those assets, the same way any third-party resource on any web page does.
How we use information
- To deliver the requested page and protect the site from abuse and bots.
- To answer email correspondence sent to the contact address.
- To understand, in aggregate, which content is useful and which needs improvement.
Data retention
Server logs are kept for a short period sufficient for security and operational purposes and are then deleted or rotated. Email correspondence is kept for as long as needed to respond and to maintain a basic record of any complaint, correction, or privacy request. Google Analytics data is kept according to the retention setting of the Google Analytics property.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights under the EU/UK GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), or comparable laws. These typically include the right to:
- Know what personal data is held about you.
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of that data.
- Object to or restrict certain kinds of processing.
- Withdraw consent for processing that relies on consent.
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, email the address on the contact page. We will verify the request and respond within the timeframe required by the applicable law.
Children's privacy
The site is a general-audience CSS reference and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
International transfers
Because the site uses third-party services (hosting and Google Analytics), data may be processed in countries other than the one you connect from. Those providers operate under their own safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent) for international transfers.
Changes to this policy
If this policy changes, the "Last reviewed" date at the top is updated and the change is summarized here. Material changes that affect how we use existing data will be flagged on the site itself for a reasonable period.
Contact
Privacy questions or requests: [email protected]. See also the terms of use.