Who we are
Our website address is: https://techusual.com
Information We Collect: When you visit TechUsual, we may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, and contact information, when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or participate in surveys or promotions.
Usage Data: We automatically collect non-personal information about your interactions with our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, links clicked, and other usage data. This information helps us analyze trends, improve our website’s performance, and customize your browsing experience.
Information Automatically Collected
Some information, such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and browser and device characteristics, is collected automatically when you visit our Services. Additionally, to enhance our ability to provide relevant marketing, offers, and services to you and to update our records, we may obtain information about you from other sources. This may include public databases, joint marketing partners, affiliate programs, data providers, social media platforms, and other third parties. The information obtained may include mailing addresses, job titles, email addresses, phone numbers, intent data (or user behavior data), Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, social media profiles, social media URLs, and custom profiles for targeted advertising and event promotion. Suppose you use your social media account to interact with us on a social media platform. In that case, we may receive your personal information, such as your name, email address, and gender. Any personal information we collect from your social media account depends on your social media account’s privacy settings. We may also share your information with Google Analytics to track and analyze the use of the Services.
Some information sites might collect include:
- Names
- Email addresses
- Social media profiles
- Cookie data
- Geolocation information
Some common data collection methods sites include:
- Contact forms
- Account sign-ups
- User comment forms
- Social media plugins
- Third-party advertisers or analytics
How We Use Your Information: We may use the information we collect for the following purposes.
Providing and Improving Services: We use your personal information to provide and maintain our website and services, respond to your inquiries, and fulfill your requests.
Personalization: We may use your information to personalize your experience on our website, such as providing tailored content, recommendations, and advertisements based on your interests and preferences.
Communications: We may use your contact information to communicate with you and send you updates, newsletters, promotional offers, and other marketing materials if you have subscribed to our mailing list. You may opt out of receiving these communications at any time.
Analytics: We use usage data and analytics tools to analyze website traffic, monitor the performance of our website, and understand how visitors interact with our content. This helps us improve our website’s usability, functionality, and user experience.
Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests and to protect our rights, property, or safety and that of others.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to safeguard your personal information. We implement security measures such as encryption, firewalls, and access controls to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of your data; our website is SSL-certified. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies Policy
At TechUsual, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide
personalized content. This Cookies Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
They help us recognize your device and remember your preferences. Cookies also
enable us to analyze website traffic and improve our services.
How We Use Cookies: We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the functioning of our website. They enable core functionalities such as page navigation and access to secure website areas. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the website to operate correctly.
Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to track and analyze website traffic. This helps us understand how visitors interact with our website and improve its performance and usability. Analytics cookies do not collect personal information and are used for statistical purposes only.
Advertising Cookies: We may use advertising cookies to display personalized advertisements based on your interests. These cookies track your browsing behavior and enable us to show relevant ads. You can opt out of advertising cookies by adjusting your browser settings or visiting the opt-out pages provided by our advertising partners.
At TechUsual, we may also collaborate with third-party service providers who may utilize cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. These cookies, deployed by third-party entities such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms, assist in gathering information about your interactions with our site. It’s essential to recognize that these third parties have their cookie policies, which govern the use of cookies on their behalf. While we endeavor to partner only with trusted third-party service providers committed to safeguarding user privacy, it’s important to note that these parties may independently employ cookies to track your activity.
Your Cookie Choices: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences and delete cookies anytime. However, disabling cookies may affect your browsing experience and prevent certain website features from functioning correctly.
Changes to This Cookies Policy: We may update or modify this Policy occasionally. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page.
Third-Party Services: TechUsual may use third-party services, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms, which may collect information about your interactions with our website. These third-party services have privacy policies; we encourage you to review them before using them.
Compliance with Global Privacy Laws: TechUsual is committed to complying with global privacy laws, which include laws:
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA )
But not limited to, As we acknowledge and accept the applicability of international privacy laws to our blog website, we demonstrate a proactive stance in protecting users’ personal information. Should these laws apply to our website, we must embrace them fully. Whether adhering to the robust requirements of the GDPR in Europe or navigating the intricacies of the CCPA in the United States, adopting these regulations is not just about legal compliance but also about upholding the values of transparency and accountability. Therefore, by willingly accepting these laws and implementing the necessary measures to align with them, we signal a commitment to safeguarding user privacy and fostering trust in our blog website.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze the traffic on our website and understand how visitors interact with our content. Google Analytics may collect your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior. This information generates statistical reports on website activity, which helps us improve our content and user experience.
Google Analytics may also use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store data about your use of our website. You can learn more about Google Analytics’ data practices and privacy policies by visiting their Privacy & Terms page.
By using our website, you consent to data processing by Google Analytics in the manner and for the purposes described above.
Google AdSense
We plan to integrate Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website once we receive approval and become eligible for the Google AdSense program. Google AdSense may collect data about your browsing behavior to provide personalized advertisements based on your interests. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, and ad interaction.
Google AdSense may also use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store data for ad personalization and measurement purposes. You can learn more about how Google AdSense uses data and manages advertisements by visiting their AdSense Policies page.
By using our website, you consent to data processing by Google AdSense in the manner and for the purposes described above.
Third-Party Links and Advertisements
Third-Party Services: Our website may use third-party services, plugins, or integrations to enhance functionality and improve user experience. These third-party services may collect and process data about your interactions with our website. Please note that we are not responsible for the data practices of these third-party services, and their respective privacy policies govern their use of your data. We are not responsible for the safety of any information you share with third parties that we may link to or who advertise our Services.
Third-Party Links and Social Media: Our website may contain links to third-party websites or social media platforms for your convenience and information. These third-party websites and social media platforms have their own privacy policies and data practices, which may differ from ours. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party websites and social media platforms.
When you follow a link to any external website or interact with social media features on our website, your interactions are governed by the privacy policies of the third-party websites or platforms you visit. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they collect, use, and protect your data.
Please note that any information you share or provide to third-party websites or social media platforms is subject to their respective privacy policies and terms of service. We do not have control over the data practices of these third parties.
By using our website and accessing third-party links or social media features, you acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites and social media platforms.
Data Collection
TechUsual is a Blog/News website dedicated to providing informative content to our users. We prioritize the privacy and security of our visitors and only collect essential data necessary for the smooth operation of our website.
1. Essential Data Collection: When you visit our website, we may collect specific essential data necessary to ensure the functionality and performance of the website on your browser or device. This may include:
Device Information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers help us optimize the performance of our website and diagnose technical issues.
Cookies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized content. These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website and do not collect any personally identifiable information.
2. Contact Form: If you choose to contact us through the contact form on our “Contact Us” page, we will collect the following information:
Name: Your name or username is provided voluntarily to identify you in our communication.
Email Address: Your email address was provided voluntarily so we can respond to your inquiry.
Please note that we do not require users to create an account or provide additional personal information to access our website content.
3. Limited Data Usage
We use the data collected for the following purposes:
To ensure the smooth functioning and optimization of our website.
To respond to inquiries and provide customer support to our users.
Comments: When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form and the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media: If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Embedded content from other websites: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves like the visitor has visited another website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can automatically recognize and approve any follow-up comments instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users who register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username).
Where is your data sent? Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Do-Not-Track Feature: Many web browsers, mobile operating systems, and mobile applications include a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference and not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected.
Changes to This Privacy Policy We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy anytime. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page.