Last Updated: 01/11/25
At The Latest Tech News, your privacy is very important to me.
Since this is a personal blog, I want to be fully transparent about what information I collect, how it’s used, and what rights you have when visiting or interacting with my website.
Please take a moment to read through this policy to understand how your data is handled.
1. Legal Basis for Processing
I may collect and process personal information based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you subscribe to the newsletter, leave a comment, or contact me, you consent to having your information stored and used for that purpose. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting me.
- Legitimate Interests: I use basic analytics data to improve the website, analyze usage, and communicate relevant updates to readers.
- Legal Obligations: In limited cases, I may need to retain certain data to comply with legal or tax requirements.
2. Information I Collect
When you visit or interact with this blog, I may collect the following types of data:
- Personal Information: Your name and email address when you subscribe, comment, or contact me.
- Non-Personal Information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and general site interactions.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, referral sources, time spent on the site, and clicks or actions.
3. How I Use Your Information
The information collected is used to:
- Deliver requested services (such as newsletters or replies to messages)
- Improve website performance, design, and usability
- Personalize content for relevance
- Occasionally share updates or related announcements
👉 I never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
I may use trusted third-party services—such as email delivery platforms, analytics tools, or ad networks—to operate the site. These providers are obligated to protect your information and comply with data protection laws.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Like most websites, The Latest Tech News uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic.
- Cookies are small text files stored on your device to remember preferences and improve functionality.
- You can disable cookies anytime through your browser settings.
- Disabling cookies may affect certain features (like comments or submission forms).
For more details, review your browser’s cookie settings.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR (EU Users)
If you’re located in the European Union, you have the right to:
- Access the data I hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
- Object to certain processing activities
- Restrict or limit data processing
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me directly via the Contact Page.
6. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights
If you are a resident of California, you have the right to:
- Know what personal data is collected and how it’s used
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (note: this site does not sell user data)
To submit a request, contact me using the Contact Page.
7. Data Transfers
The Latest Tech News may use third-party services hosted outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
When this occurs, I take steps to ensure compliance with GDPR and maintain secure data handling practices.
8. Data Retention
Personal data (like email addresses or comments) is kept only as long as necessary for the purpose collected or as required by law. You may request deletion at any time.
9. Updates to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated occasionally to reflect website, service, or legal changes.
The latest version will always be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date above.
10. Contact
If you have any privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns, please reach out via the Contact Page.
🔐 Final Note
Thank you for trusting The Latest Tech News with your personal information.
I take your privacy seriously and will always strive to keep this website a safe and transparent space for exploring technology, marketing, and innovation.