Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 13, 2026
1. Privacy Commitment
At archlos.com, we respect and safeguard user privacy. This policy explains what information is collected, for what technical and analytical purposes it is processed, and your rights under GDPR and applicable global standards.
2. Data We Collect
Browsing news articles, tutorials, and the ports compatibility catalog does not require any personal account registration. We only process data in the following cases:
- Hardware Metrics & Community Benchmarks: When submitting a performance report in the ports section, the technical details you provide (device model, SoC, GPU, RAM, FPS, and rating) are stored to enrich our open hardware compatibility database.
- Authentication Data: When logging in with third-party providers (GitHub/Google) to post or moderate editorial content, our backend processes the unique identifier via Supabase Auth protected by strict Row Level Security (RLS).
- Discussion Comments: User comments are powered by Disqus under their own terms and privacy policy when you choose to participate.
3. Local Storage & Cookies
We use browser storage (localStorage) strictly to remember your interface preferences:
- Theme selection (Dark mode / Light mode).
- Language selection and article feed filter (Spanish / English).
4. Advertising & Monetization Partners (Google AdSense)
To maintain servers and independent technical research, archlos.com may partner with authorized advertising networks (including Google AdSense):
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to this website or other websites.
- Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
5. Inquiries
If you have questions regarding this policy or technical data handling, contact us directly at contact@archlos.com.