Transparency

GitLab Pages

Our website is hosted on GitLab Pages, a free static site hosting service.

Why we chose it:

• Free and open-source friendly
• Automatic deployment from our code repository
• HTTPS encryption by default
• No tracking or analytics by the hosting provider
• Transparent deployment process

Data handling: GitLab Pages only serves static files. No personal data is collected or stored by the hosting service.

GitLab Repository

Our website's source code is managed in a GitLab repository with version control.

Why we chose it:

• Open-source platform
• Integrated CI/CD for automatic deployments
• Transparent change history
• Community-friendly collaboration tools

Infomaniak Newsletter

We use Infomaniak Newsletter for managing our mailing list and sending community updates.

Why we chose it:

• Swiss-based company with strong privacy laws (GDPR compliant)
• 100% renewable energy powered data centers
• No data mining or selling of subscriber information
• Transparent privacy policy
• Ethical business practices
• Supports independent organizations

Data handling: When you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address and optional message are stored securely on Infomaniak's Swiss servers. This data is used solely for sending you community updates. You can unsubscribe at any time, and your data will be removed.

Privacy policy: Infomaniak Privacy Policy

Altcha & Infomaniak mCaptcha

Our newsletter form uses Altcha and Infomaniak's mCaptcha integration to prevent spam submissions while respecting your privacy.

Why we chose it:

• Privacy-friendly alternative to Google reCAPTCHA
• No tracking or data collection
• No cookies required
• Accessible and user-friendly
• Open-source proof-of-work challenge system
• EU-based service (eu.altcha.org)

How it works: Instead of solving visual puzzles or being tracked, your browser performs a small computational challenge to prove you're human. This happens automatically in the background without collecting any personal information.

Data handling: Altcha does not collect, store, or track any personal data. The challenge is computed locally in your browser.

Minimal Tracking

We use minimal analytics through Infomaniak's webform statistics to understand basic engagement with our newsletter form.

What we track:

• Newsletter form views and submissions (aggregated, no personal data)
• No cookies
• No IP address logging
• No user behavior tracking
• No third-party advertising networks

Our commitment: We will never use invasive tracking, sell your data, or share your information with advertisers. If we ever need to add analytics tools, we will update this page and only use privacy-respecting solutions.

Next.js with TypeScript

Our website is built with modern web technologies:

• Next.js - React framework for static site generation
• TypeScript - Type-safe JavaScript for better code quality
• React - Component-based UI library
• CSS3 - Custom styling with CSS variables

Why we chose it:

• Fast loading times with static export
• Reusable components for maintainability
• Type safety reduces bugs
• Accessible to all browsers and devices
• Easy to audit and understand
• Low environmental impact

Privacy First

We commit to:

• Never selling or sharing your personal data
• Using only privacy-respecting services
• Being transparent about any data collection
• Giving you control over your information
• Updating this page whenever we change our technology stack

Sustainability

We commit to:

• Choosing providers that use renewable energy
• Keeping our website lightweight and efficient
• Minimizing unnecessary data transfer
• Supporting ethical and sustainable businesses

Openness

We commit to:

• Documenting our technology choices publicly
• Explaining why we use each service
• Being honest about limitations and trade-offs
• Listening to community feedback about our choices