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Effective Date: 01/05/25
Welcome to The Internet Technology Guide (iTechGuide). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), and other relevant laws.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://iTechGuide.com
The Internet Technology Guide (iTechGuide) provides informative content on computer science and technology topics.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
1. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
- Data provided in the comments form.
- The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string (to assist with spam detection).
An anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) is visible to the public.
2. Media
If you upload images to our website:
Avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors can download and extract location data from publicly available images on the site.
3. Contact Forms
When you submit a query via our contact form:
This data is retained for customer service purposes but is not used for marketing unless explicitly stated.
We collect the data you provide, including your name, email address, and message content.
4. Cookies
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember user preferences and interactions.
Types of Cookies on Our Website
- Essential Cookies: Used by our software for basic functionality, such as login sessions and comment forms.
- Third-Party Cookies: Services like Google AdSense may use cookies for ad personalization and performance tracking. For more information, see Google AdSense Privacy Policy.
Managing Cookies You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. For instructions, visit All About Cookies.
5. Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, etc.).
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the source website directly.
These external sites may collect data, use cookies, and embed third-party tracking. Please review their respective privacy policies.
6. Analytics
We use analytics tools to monitor website traffic and user behavior. This data is anonymized and used solely for improving site performance and content relevance.
Who We Share Your Data With
Hosting and Analytics Providers: Data may be shared with hosting and analytics providers for performance optimization.
Third-Party Advertisers: We use Google AdSense to serve ads. Google may collect and use data through cookies to provide personalized advertisements.
Learn more about how Google uses your data: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
Spam Detection Services: Visitor comments are checked via automated spam detection systems.
How Long We Retain Your Data
User Accounts: If you register, your personal information is stored as long as your account remains active. You may request its deletion at any time.
Comments: Retained indefinitely for spam detection and moderation purposes.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the following rights:
- Access Your Data: Request an export of the personal data we hold about you.
- Erase Your Data: Request deletion of your personal data, except data retained for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
- Withdraw Consent: If you previously consented to data processing, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
For data access or deletion requests, contact us at: “policies at TechGuide.com”
Where We Send Your Data
Visitor comments and form submissions may be checked through third-party spam detection systems.
Data shared with Google AdSense and other providers complies with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
How We Protect Your Data
We employ:
Restricted access to sensitive data.
SSL encryption to secure data transmission.
Regular vulnerability scans and security updates.
What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place
Measures to identify and rectify vulnerabilities.
Notification to affected users within 72 hours of detecting a breach.
What Third Parties We Receive Data From
We may receive anonymized data from:
Advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense).
Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
We use automated systems for:
Ad Personalization: Google AdSense uses cookies for personalized ad delivery.
Spam Detection: Comments and form submissions are analyzed for spam.
Google Analytics.
Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements
We adhere to GDPR, CCPA, and other global privacy laws. For questions or concerns, contact us at: “policies at iTechGuide.com”