Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose of Policy
TechCracked ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.techcracked.com (the "Site"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or interact with our Site. This Policy applies only to information collected through this Site and not to any third-party websites linked from our Site.

1.2 Notice Concerning Children
Our Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide
- Contact Forms: When you contact us via our contact page, we collect your name and email address.
- Comments: If you leave comments on our blog posts, you may provide your name, email address, and other optional information.
- Newsletter/Email Marketing: If you subscribe to our newsletter or email updates, we collect your email address and may collect your name. You can unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
Providing this information is voluntary and not required to browse or use the Site.

2.2 Information Automatically Collected
- Log Data: Our servers automatically log your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other technical data to analyze trends and administer the Site. This data does not personally identify you.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies (including Google Analytics and social media widgets) to improve your experience, analyze Site usage, and deliver personalized content or ads. You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but some Site features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

2.3 Third-Party Cookies and Tracking
We may allow third-party advertising partners (such as Google Ads, Facebook) to place cookies on your device to deliver targeted advertisements. We do not control these cookies or the data collected by these third parties.

3. How We Use and Share Information

3.1 Use of Personal Information
We use the personal information you provide to:
- Respond to your inquiries and comments
- Send newsletters or communications if you opt-in
- Improve our Site and services
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3.2 Sharing Information
- We may share aggregated, non-identifiable data with partners and advertisers.
- We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights or safety.
- If our business or assets are sold or merged, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

3.3 Advertisers and Sponsors
Advertisers on our Site may collect data via cookies or web beacons. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

4. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. Advertising Partners

Our advertising partners include, but are not limited to:
- Google: Google Ads Privacy Policy
These partners use cookies and other technologies to serve ads based on your visits to our Site and other websites. We do not control these technologies.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Request disclosure of personal data collected about you
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out of the sale of your personal data (we do not sell personal data, but if this changes, you will be notified)
To exercise these rights, please contact us.

7.2 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request erasure of your personal data under certain conditions
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
Please contact us to exercise these rights. We will respond within one month.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: techcracked.com@gmail.com

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with the effective date. 

11. Consent

By using our Site, you consent to this Privacy Policy and the collection and use of your information as described herein.

Effective Date: May 17, 2025