Privacy Policy
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Verheles.com ("we," "us," or the "Site") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. This Site is operated by Vitaliy Vergeles and is associated with Vidimost LLC, a security systems integrator based in Chicago, Illinois.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal data you share with us.
Information We Collect
Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID: G-RRRVF9LNCB) to understand how visitors interact with our content. Google Analytics collects:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring websites and search terms
- Approximate geographic location (city/region level)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Anonymized IP addresses
This data is aggregated and does not personally identify individual visitors.
Newsletter and Membership
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter or create a membership account through Ghost (our publishing platform), we collect:
- Email address
- Name (if provided)
- Subscription preferences
This information is stored securely by Ghost and is used solely to deliver content you've opted into.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies for:
- Google Analytics tracking (performance cookies)
- Ghost membership session management (functional cookies)
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. The site will function normally without analytics cookies.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Understand which content is most useful to our readers
- Improve site performance and user experience
- Deliver newsletter content to subscribers
- Respond to inquiries submitted through the site
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
This site uses the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics — website analytics (Google Privacy Policy)
- Ghost — content management and membership (Ghost Privacy Policy)
- Let's Encrypt — SSL certificate provider
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default retention settings. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to any personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Unsubscribe from communications at any time
- Opt out of analytics tracking by using browser extensions such as Google Analytics Opt-out
Contact
For privacy-related questions, contact us at [email protected] or through vidimost.us/contact.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Last updated: June 3, 2026