This Privacy Policy explains how Techgic (“we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses and protects your information when you visit techgic.com (the “Site”). It also explains how affiliate links work on this Site. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
Who we are
Techgic is an independent website that publishes software reviews, comparisons and tutorials for solo entrepreneurs, digital marketers and online store owners. If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at admin@techgic.com.
Information we collect
Information you give us. When you contact us, leave a comment or subscribe to our newsletter, we collect the details you choose to share, such as your name, email address and message.
Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:
- Your IP address (which may be shortened or anonymized), browser type, device type and operating system
- The pages you visit, how long you stay, the links you click and the website that referred you
- Approximate location (country or city level) based on your IP address
- Information stored in cookies and similar technologies (see “Cookies and tracking” below)
We do not knowingly collect sensitive information, such as health, financial or government ID details.
How we use your information
- To run, maintain and improve the Site and our content
- To understand which articles are useful, using anonymous or aggregated analytics
- To reply to your messages and comments
- To send you our newsletter, if you subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email)
- To track affiliate referrals so we can earn commissions (see “Affiliate disclaimer” below)
- To protect the Site against spam, fraud and security threats
- To comply with legal obligations
Cookies and tracking
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types:
- Essential cookies that make the Site work, such as remembering your comment details or cookie choices.
- Analytics cookies from Google Analytics 4, managed through Google Tag Manager, which help us understand how visitors use the Site. This data is aggregated and helps us improve our content.
- Affiliate cookies set by our partners or affiliate networks when you click an affiliate link. They record that you came from Techgic so the partner can credit us if you make a purchase.
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, and you can opt out of Google Analytics with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. Where required by law (for example, for visitors in the UK and European Economic Area), we ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies, and you can change your choice at any time.
Affiliate disclaimer
Techgic contains affiliate links. These are links to tools and services that we use ourselves or that we have researched and recommend to our readers.
If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase or sign up, we may earn a commission from the company. This comes at no extra cost to you. In some cases, our links even give you access to a discount or a longer free trial.
These commissions help us keep the Site running and our content free to read. They never decide what we recommend:
- We only recommend tools we believe are genuinely useful.
- We include tools that don’t pay us when they’re the best option for you.
- We share the downsides as well as the strengths.
- Companies cannot pay us for a positive review or a higher ranking.
- Any sponsored content will be clearly labeled as “Sponsored”.
Affiliate links may appear in reviews, comparisons, “best of” lists, tutorials, buttons, tables and images across the Site. We also mark posts that contain affiliate links with a short notice at the top of the article.
Third-party services and links
We rely on trusted third parties to run the Site, including our web host, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, email newsletter providers, spam protection services and affiliate networks. These providers process data on our behalf or under their own privacy policies.
Articles may include embedded content (such as videos) and links to other websites. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website directly, and those websites may collect data about you. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites, so please review their policies.
If you leave a comment, an anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check whether you use it and to show your profile picture.
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We only share information:
- With service providers who help us run the Site, under appropriate confidentiality and data-protection terms
- With affiliate partners, limited to the referral data needed to credit a purchase (we do not share your name or email with them)
- When required by law, or to protect our rights, our users or the public
- As part of a business transfer, such as a merger or sale of the Site, in which case this policy will continue to apply
How long we keep your data
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy. Comments are kept until they are deleted. Newsletter details are kept until you unsubscribe. Messages sent to us are usually deleted within 24 months. Analytics data is kept for up to 14 months and then deleted automatically.
Your privacy rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Ask us to delete your information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw your consent at any time, where we rely on consent
- Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (for example, the ICO in the UK)
UK and EEA visitors: We process personal data based on your consent (for non-essential cookies and newsletters), our legitimate interests (running, securing and improving the Site) and legal obligations.
US visitors: Residents of California and other US states with privacy laws may have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. We do not sell personal information, and we do not knowingly share it for cross-context behavioral advertising. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
To make a request, email us at admin@techgic.com. We may need to verify your identity before we respond, and we aim to reply within 30 days.
Children’s privacy
The Site is intended for adults and is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has given us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Data security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including secure (HTTPS) connections and keeping our software up to date. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International data transfers
Our service providers may process data in countries other than your own, including the United States. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your information.
General disclaimer
All content on Techgic is for general information and education only. It is not legal, financial, tax or other professional advice. We do our best to keep information accurate and up to date, but software features, prices and offers change often, so please confirm details on the provider’s website before you buy.
We are not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from your use of the Site or of third-party products and services mentioned on it. Product names, logos and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Mentioning them does not mean those companies endorse Techgic.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, for example when we add new tools or when the law changes. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page shows when it was last changed. Significant changes will be highlighted on this page.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our affiliate relationships or your personal data, please contact us at admin@techgic.com.