Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 21, 2026

THE STACK EDIT ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://www.thestackedit.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

Who we are

THE STACK EDIT is an independent publication that reviews and compares software and AI tools. If you have any questions about this policy, contact us at editor@thestackedit.com.

Information we collect

Information you give us. When you email us or submit a correction, question, or review request, we receive your email address and any information you choose to include.

Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we and our service providers automatically collect certain technical data when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. This is collected through server logs and cookies (see below).

Cookies and similar technologies

A cookie is a small file stored on your device. We use cookies and similar technologies for three main purposes:

  • Essential cookies that make the Site function.
  • Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it. We use Google Analytics for this.
  • Advertising cookies placed by third-party ad partners (see the next section).

You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect how the Site works.

Advertising and third-party vendors

We display advertising on the Site to keep our content free. To do this, we work with third-party advertising companies, including Google.

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites on the internet.
  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the internet.
  • You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings (https://www.google.com/settings/ads).
  • You may opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.
  • For more on how Google uses information from sites that use its services, see https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

We may also work with other advertising networks and affiliate partners that use their own cookies and tracking technologies, governed by their own privacy policies.

Affiliate links

Some links on the Site are affiliate links. If you click one and sign up for or buy a product, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate partners may use cookies to attribute referrals. See our Disclaimer for more detail. This never affects our editorial recommendations.

How we use your information

We use the information we collect to operate and improve the Site, respond to your messages, measure and improve our content, display relevant advertising, detect and prevent fraud or abuse, and comply with legal obligations.

Your rights and choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal data:

  • EEA/UK (GDPR): You may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing of your personal data, and to data portability. Our legal bases for processing are your consent (e.g., for advertising/analytics cookies), our legitimate interests in operating the Site, and compliance with legal obligations.
  • California (CCPA/CPRA): You may have the right to know, delete, and correct personal information, and to opt out of its "sale" or "sharing." We do not sell your personal information. Some advertising cookie activity may be considered "sharing" for targeted advertising under California law; you can opt out using the advertising controls above.

To exercise any of these rights, email editor@thestackedit.com. We will respond as required by applicable law.

Data retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Server logs and analytics data are retained according to our providers' standard retention periods.

Data security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

Third-party links

The Site links to third-party websites and products. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies.

International visitors

We operate the Site from South Korea. If you access it from elsewhere, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in a country with different data protection laws.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted, and the "Last updated" date above reflects the latest revision.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email editor@thestackedit.com.