exactly what data Techoholik collects from visitors, how we use it, who we share it
with, and what rights you have. We believe technology news should be transparent —
and that includes how we handle your personal information.
Last updated: . If you have
questions about this privacy policy, contact us here.
1. What Is This Privacy Policy?
This privacy policy applies to the website Techoholik
(accessible at techoholik.com) and covers all pages, articles, and features
available on the site. It describes our practices regarding personal data
collection in accordance with applicable privacy laws including the
U.S. Federal Trade Commission privacy guidelines
,
the
UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) guidelines
,
and Canada’s PIPEDA.
By using Techoholik, you agree to the data practices described in this
privacy policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
2. What Data We Collect
Techoholik collects two types of data: information you provide directly, and
information collected automatically when you visit the site.
Data You Provide Directly
When you submit a comment on an article, we collect your name, email address,
and any information you include in the comment. We do not sell or rent this
data to third parties.
Data Collected Automatically
Like most websites, Techoholik automatically collects certain technical
information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, operating
system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data
is collected through cookies and third-party analytics tools described in this
privacy policy.
3. How We Use Your Data
Techoholik uses the data we collect for the following purposes in line with
our privacy policy commitments:
- To deliver and improve tech news content on the site
- To analyze how visitors interact with articles using Google Analytics
- To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- To moderate and display comments submitted by readers
- To detect and prevent spam, fraud, or abuse
- To comply with legal obligations if required by law
We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling
beyond standard web analytics.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This privacy policy requires us to disclose our cookie use. Techoholik uses
cookies — small text files stored in your browser — to make the site function
properly and to gather analytics data. We use the following categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
Examples include session cookies that remember your comment preferences.
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how readers find and use our content.
Google Analytics sets cookies that collect anonymous data such as page views,
session duration, and traffic sources. You can opt out of Google Analytics
tracking by installing the
Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
.
Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
Google AdSense places cookies to show you relevant advertisements based on
your browsing behavior. These are third-party cookies controlled by Google.
You can manage your ad preferences through
Google’s Ad Settings
.
5. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
Techoholik participates in the Google AdSense program. As described in this
privacy policy, Google and its partners may use cookies and web beacons to
serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other websites across
the internet.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads
based on your visit to Techoholik and other sites. You may opt out of
personalized advertising by visiting
the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
.
For more information on how Google uses data collected through AdSense, see
Google’s Privacy & Terms
.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, this privacy policy grants you specific rights
over your personal data. These include:
For Readers in the United States (CCPA)
California residents have the right to know what personal data we collect,
the right to request deletion of their data, and the right to opt out of the
sale of personal information. Techoholik does not sell personal data.
For Readers in the United Kingdom and Canada
Under UK GDPR and Canada’s PIPEDA, you have the right to access your personal
data, request corrections, request deletion, and object to certain types of
processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us
and we will respond within 30 days.
7. How to Contact Us About Privacy
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this privacy policy,
you can reach the Techoholik team through our contact page.
We take all privacy inquiries seriously and aim to respond within 5 business days.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our
practices or applicable laws. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date
at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this privacy policy
periodically.
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