Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to TechConnect ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our website immediately.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name and email address (when subscribing to our newsletter)
• Contact information (when submitting forms or inquiries)
• Communication preferences
• Comments and feedback you provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Clickstream data

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. These technologies help us improve your experience and deliver personalized content and advertising. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Content Delivery: To provide and maintain our website and content
• Communication: To send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
• Advertising: To display personalized advertisements through Google AdSense and other ad networks
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Business Operations: For internal analytics, quality control, and safety purposes

4. Third-Party Advertising & Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and other tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

Google's Advertising: Google uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

Opt-Out Options: You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
• Advertising Partners: With advertising networks like Google AdSense (subject to their privacy policies)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of our business
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing your information

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@techconnect.com

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights listed in Section 7 above. We process your data based on legal grounds such as consent, contract performance, legal obligations, or legitimate interests.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: