Privacy policy
Effective date:2026-09-27
Who we are
Signal to Build (构建信号) is a personal bilingual content website operated by Andy at signaltobuild.com. Signal to Build Analytics is its owner-only tool for understanding readership and Google Search performance. Readers do not need to authorize a Google account.
Reading analytics
We collect page paths, timestamps, language, referral domains, campaign labels, approximate country, device/browser/OS categories, reading duration, scroll progress and selected on-page interactions. Basic analytics does not create a persistent browser identifier. Our analytics records do not store full IP addresses, raw user-agent strings, form contents or on-site search text. Hosting and network providers may process connection information to deliver and protect the service.
Your choices
Returning-visit analytics is optional. If enabled, a random browser identifier is stored for up to 30 days; it represents a browser, not a verified person. You can disable collection and remove that identifier in analytics preferences. Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control signals also stop collection. Disabling collection does not prevent reading and does not automatically remove records already stored.
Google Search Console data
Only the owner connects Google, using the webmasters.readonly permission. The app queries the signaltobuild.com property for aggregate search queries, pages, countries, devices, clicks, impressions, click-through rate and average position. These search queries are aggregate Google reports, not identified visitors’ search histories. The app cannot modify Search Console data through this permission and does not request Gmail or Drive access.
Use, storage and access
Reader analytics and Google reports are used to improve this website and its content. Reports are available only to the site owner. Data is stored through the site’s hosting infrastructure; Google authorization credentials are stored as server-side secrets. Service providers process the data as needed to host, secure and operate the service. Analytics is not sold, used for advertising, cross-site tracking or training general-purpose AI models. Authorized technical maintenance may involve access to necessary records.
Retention and deletion
Reader event details and browser-level deduplication records are retained for 30 days. Aggregate reader and Google reports are retained for 12 months. Scheduled maintenance applies deletion; outages may delay cleanup. Analytics is excluded from content backups. Revoking Google access at Google account permissions stops future authorized access; existing reports remain until retention expires or deletion is requested. Contact us to request deletion or disconnect the integration; we may need information to locate relevant records. Anonymous records may not be attributable to a person.
Other site features
If you use subscription or contact features, information you choose to submit is used for that purpose. Public content and owner-approved annotations can be visible to everyone. Third-party links have their own privacy practices.
Google Limited Use and contact
Signal to Build Analytics’ use and transfer of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including its Limited Use requirements. For privacy questions or deletion requests, contact cyuanxv@gmail.com. Material changes will be described on this page.