The BackLog

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 10, 2026

Overview

The BackLog ("we", "us", "our") operates thebacklogreport.com. This policy explains what data is collected when you visit the site, how it's used, and your rights regarding that data.

Data We Collect

  • Account data — if you sign in with Google, we store your email address and a user ID via Supabase. This is used solely to authenticate you and associate your comments with your account.
  • Profile data — username, bio, and profile images you choose to provide in your account settings.
  • Comments — any comments you post on articles are stored in our database and publicly visible.
  • Usage data — we use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymized page view data (no cookies, no personal identifiers).

Third Party Services

Google AdSense

We display ads served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Supabase

We use Supabase to handle authentication and store user-generated content (comments, profiles). Your data is stored securely and is not sold to third parties. See Supabase's Privacy Policy.

Google OAuth

Sign-in is handled via Google OAuth. We only receive your email address and Google account ID. We do not receive or store your Google password. See Google's Privacy Policy.

Vercel Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics for privacy-friendly page view tracking. No cookies are used and no personal data is collected. See Vercel's Privacy Policy.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Request a copy of the data we hold about you
  • Opt out of personalized advertising via Google's settings
  • Delete any comments you have posted

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@thebacklogreport.com .

Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Comments remain visible unless you delete them or request account deletion. You may delete your account at any time by contacting us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at hello@thebacklogreport.com .