Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us via our contact form or email, we may collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Message content and subject
• Any additional information you voluntarily provide

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit HowToTechy, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and analytics tools:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search query
• Click patterns and interaction data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and messages
• To improve our website content and user experience
• To analyze traffic patterns and understand how visitors use our site
• To maintain the security and integrity of our website
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your personal data depends on the context:

• Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your data (e.g., submitting a contact form)
• Legitimate Interests: For website analytics and security purposes, where our interests do not override your data protection rights
• Legal Obligation: Where we need to comply with applicable laws

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

• Contact form submissions: retained for up to 12 months after resolution
• Analytics data: retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Server logs: retained for 30 days

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
• Right to Restriction: Request limitation of how we process your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

6. Cookies

HowToTechy uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Google Analytics 4 (GA4): For website traffic analysis. Google's privacy policy applies to data processed through GA4.
• Email Provider: Emails sent to our domain are processed by our email hosting provider.
• Web Hosting: Our website is hosted by a third-party hosting provider that processes server logs and basic access data.

8. Data Security

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

• HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
• Regular security reviews and updates
• Access controls and authentication for administrative systems

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

9. Children's Privacy

HowToTechy is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

12. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Via our Contact page