This Privacy Policy describes how TechPopDaily ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit techpopdaily.com (the "Site"). By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
- IP address and approximate location (country/city level)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies described below.
2. Cookies
We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to operate and improve the Site. Here is a breakdown of the types we use:
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer, or by clearing cookies in your browser settings.
3. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect aggregated, anonymised data. We have configured Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled. Google may transfer this data to servers in the United States.
For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Advertising
TechPopDaily may display advertisements served by Google AdSense or similar advertising networks. These services use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our Site and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.
Note: Advertising is not currently active on this Site.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve the Site
- Respond to contact form submissions
- Analyse traffic and reader behaviour in aggregate
- Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
6. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained according to the default retention settings of Google Analytics (14 months). We do not store advertising profile data ourselves.
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- Right of access — request a copy of data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data
- Right to restrict processing — ask us to limit how we use your data
- Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at our contact page.
8. Third-Party Links
Our articles may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Children's Privacy
TechPopDaily is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy 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 are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.
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