Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 27-05-2025
Welcome to TeckieNews.in. Your privacy is important to us.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website. It also explains your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, we recommend not using the site.
1. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information (PII) that you voluntarily provide when you:
Subscribe to newsletters or updates
Submit a comment or fill out a contact form
Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions
This information may include:
Your name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Any additional information you choose to share
B. Non-Personal Information
We also collect technical data automatically when you visit the website, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device type
Geographic location (city/country level)
Pages visited and time spent
Referring and exit URLs
Clickstream data
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
Provide, operate, and improve our website and content
Send newsletters or promotional emails (only with your consent)
Respond to your inquiries or feedback
Analyze site usage and improve performance
Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access
Comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal grounds for processing your personal data may include:
Your explicit consent
Performance of a contract (e.g., delivering content or responding to inquiries)
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate interests, such as improving user experience and ensuring security
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies We Use:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic site functions
Analytics Cookies: Collect usage data via tools like Google Analytics
Advertising Cookies: Used by third-party ad partners (e.g., Google AdSense) to deliver relevant ads
Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing features via Facebook, X (Twitter), etc.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Learn more about cookies: https://www.aboutcookies.org/
5. Advertisements
We display advertisements through third-party partners, such as Google AdSense. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other websites.
These cookies help:
Recognize your device
Deliver personalized ad content
Track ad performance
We do not control the data collected by third-party advertisers. We encourage you to review their privacy policies for more information.
6. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We use third-party services to operate and improve our website:
Google Analytics – For traffic and behavioral insights
Cloudflare – For performance and security
Email Marketing Platforms – For sending newsletters (only to opted-in users)
Ad Networks – To display relevant and monetized advertisements
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. Any data shared with third parties is strictly for service-related purposes and is governed by their privacy terms.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information, including:
SSL encryption
Secure servers and firewalls
Routine monitoring for vulnerabilities
However, no system is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Data Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Delete your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
Object to or restrict processing of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
support@teckienews.in or media@teckienews.in
9. CCPA Privacy Notice (For California Residents)
If you’re a resident of California, you are entitled to:
Know what personal information we collect and how it’s used
Request deletion of your personal data
Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
To make a CCPA-related request, please email us at:
support@teckienews.in
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.
11. Children’s Privacy
TeckieNews.in is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have unintentionally collected information from a minor, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
12. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites. Please review their respective privacy policies before sharing any personal data.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Please check back periodically to stay informed.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
General Inquiries & Support: support@teckienews.in
Business & Media: media@teckienews.in