Conversational SQL (“we”, “our”, “us”, “the website”, “this website”, “the site”, “this site”) provides informal instruction on SQL, databases, and related technical practices through our website https://conversationalsql.com. Our goal is to present information in a friendly, conversational manner making technical subjects approachable for everyone.
We understand the critical importance of protecting sensitive information and take that responsibility seriously. This policy (“Privacy Policy”) explains how we protect the data collected when you (“your”, “visitor”, “visitors”, “user”, “users”) access our website and your rights to request removal of that data.
User Acceptance & Effective Date
By accessing the website, you agree to be bound by the Terms of Use, including our Privacy Policy. Do not use the site if you do not agree with the Terms of Use or Privacy Policy.
This policy was last modified on September 18, 2025 and is effective immediately.
We may occasionally revise our terms and policies. Visitors are encouraged to periodically review this page for any changes. Continued use of this website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Cookies
Our cookie policy is simple. This website does not use cookies. Therefore, we do not have a cookie consent banner or prompt to confirm privacy opt-in/opt-out preferences.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies set on another website can persist on your device when you visit other websites. Also, cookies may be created through third-party tools and embedded links to content on other sites. We review and test all third-party tools utilized on this website to verify they do not set cookies.
If you believe Conversational SQL has stored cookies on your device, please contact us with details about the cookie and we will immediately investigate to determine appropriate action.
Data We Collect: Website Traffic Statistics
When visiting our website we may collect the following information to aggregate traffic statistics:
- the browser used to access the website
- the device type used to access the website (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- date and time of visit
- duration of visit
- geolocation data (continent, country, city)
- pages visited on the website
- search terms used on the website
We use Independent Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website and steer decisions when planning future content. This tool does not use cookies and does not store any personally identifiable information (PII) that could be used to identify a specific individual.
All traffic statistics data is stored securely on our server and we do not sell data to third parties or share data, except when required by law or to fulfill business obligations.
Data You Provide: Contact Form Information
When contacting us, we require personally identifiable information (PII)—name and email address—so that we can respond to your message or inquiry. Our contact form includes the following Privacy Agreement statement and acknowledgement checkbox to clearly indicate that information entered into the form is stored by this website:
I consent to this website storing my submitted information so they can respond to my inquiry.
Our contact form contains the following fields:
- Name
- Email address
- Subject category selection
- Message text
- Privacy Agreement consent
- Cloudflare Turnstile CAPTCHA alternative
The information you provide is only used for the purposes of responding to your request. We do not share or sell your name or email address with third parties, except when required by law.
Securing Data in Transit
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect personal data sent to us through our contact form, including encryption, secure forms, and access controls.
Please be aware that transmission of information over the Internet is never completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the security of personal data transmitted to us electronically, and such transmissions are undertaken at your own risk.
How We Protect Your Data
We are committed to protecting your personal data and take appropriate steps to keep it secure. To prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, we maintain physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards, including industry-standard firewalls, password protections, and encryption technologies. Our security and privacy practices are regularly reviewed and updated as needed, and access to personal data is limited to authorized individuals only.
Personal data collected through this website is stored on secure servers managed by trusted third-party providers. By submitting your personal data, you acknowledge and agree that it may be transferred, stored, or processed in this way. While we take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, please understand that no system can guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights to Your Data
At any time you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
As explained above, we do not collect personally identifiable information (PII) through this website. Therefore, in most cases we will only be able to provide confirmation that we do not have any personal data to export or erase.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy please contact us using this form.
Prefer mail? You can write to us at:
Conversational SQL
PO Box 3
Fox Lake, IL 60020
United States of America