Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Itechspot.net we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. We comply with global privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the practices described here.

1. What Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services. The types of data we collect include:

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, email address, and contact details (when you fill out forms, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us).
  • Comments, questions, or messages submitted through our contact forms.

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address, browser type, device details, operating system, and referring URLs.
  • Usage data such as pages viewed, time spent on site, and interactions with our content.
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

c. Information from Third Parties

  • Analytics providers like Google Analytics may provide aggregated or anonymized data about your usage.
  • Advertising partners may collect data for ad personalization and measurement.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve our website and services.
  • To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content.
  • To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and provide support.
  • To send newsletters and updates (with your consent).
  • To analyze site usage and improve our offerings.
  • To display relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and users’ rights.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom (UK), we process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: When you give us permission for specific purposes (e.g., marketing, cookies).
  • Contract: When processing is necessary to provide services you request.
  • Legal Obligation: When required to comply with the law.
  • Legitimate Interests: For purposes like improving our website and preventing fraud, provided these interests do not override your rights.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following ways:

  • With Service Providers: Such as website hosting, analytics, email delivery, and customer support providers, who process data on our behalf.
  • With Advertising Partners: To serve personalized ads and analytics. They may use cookies and similar technologies to collect data about your browsing behavior for ad personalization and measurement.
  • For Legal Reasons: If required by law, to protect our rights, or comply with a legal process.
  • Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

itechspot.net uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and serve personalized ads. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our website.
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by ad partners to serve relevant ads and measure their effectiveness.

Managing Cookies:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. You may also see a cookie consent banner when you first visit our site, allowing you to manage your preferences. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

Google DoubleClick DART Cookie

Google is one of a third-party vendor on our site. It also uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to www.website.com and other sites on the internet. However, visitors may choose to decline the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google ad and content network Privacy Policy at the following URL – https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

Advertising Partners Privacy Policies:

Third-party ad servers uses technologies like cookies,  or Web mehtods that are used in their respective advertisements accroding to policies and links that appear on itechspot.net which are sent directly to users’ browser. Then automatically receive your IP address when this method. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising ads and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see on our website that you visit.

itechspot.net has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.

7. Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including the United States and other jurisdictions where our service providers and advertising partners operate. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is protected in accordance with applicable law, including the GDPR, by using standard contractual clauses or other approved mechanisms.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal exceptions.
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time for data processing based on consent.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

11. Children’s Privacy

itechspot.net is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

12. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

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. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

15. Additional Information for California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of your data, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information. For more information or to exercise your rights, please contact us.

16. Additional Information for EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

17. Policy Accessibility

This privacy policy is available at all times via a prominent link in our website footer. We are committed to transparency and encourage you to review this policy whenever you use our website.

By using itechspot.net, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described above.