Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 29, 2026

Hacker News Books collects as little personal information as possible and uses it only to run and improve the site and newsletter.

What we collect

  • Email addresses submitted through the newsletter signup form.
  • Basic analytics and usage data, such as page views and general site activity.
  • Technical information that may be collected automatically by your browser, including cookies, IP address, browser type, and device information.

How we use it

  • To send the Hacker News Books newsletter and related email updates.
  • To understand how people use the site and improve pages, navigation, and content.
  • To maintain site reliability, security, and abuse prevention.

Cookies and analytics

Hacker News Books may use cookies and similar technologies to understand site usage and improve performance. These may include anonymous or aggregated analytics signals.

Email and subscriptions

If you subscribe to the newsletter, your email address is used to deliver the newsletter and related updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

Sharing information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with service providers that help operate the site or newsletter, or when required by law.

Data retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed to operate the site, deliver the newsletter, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.

Third-party links

Hacker News Books links to third-party websites, including Hacker News, Amazon, O’Reilly, and other external resources. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

Contact

If you have questions about this policy, email [email protected].