Privacy Policy

TechChatterBox ("we", "us", or "our") operates techchatterbox.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data. By using TechChatterBox, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information we collect

Account information

When you create an account we collect your name, email address, and username. If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google.

Content you create

Articles, comments, and other content you publish on TechChatterBox are stored on our servers and may be displayed publicly.

Usage data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with the site, including pages visited, time spent, browser type, device type, and IP address. This data is used to improve the platform and is not sold to third parties.

2. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and analyse site traffic.

Google AdSense and advertising cookies: TechChatterBox uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some parts of the site may not function correctly.

3. How we use your information

• To provide and maintain the TechChatterBox platform
• To manage your account and authenticate you
• To display your published articles and profile to other users
• To send you service-related emails (password resets, notifications)
• To analyse usage patterns and improve the platform
• To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Third-party services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data about you:

5. Data retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal reasons. Published articles may remain on the platform in anonymised form unless you request their removal.

6. Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Opt out of personalised advertising (see Cookies section above)
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@techchatterbox.com.

7. Children's privacy

TechChatterBox is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of TechChatterBox after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@techchatterbox.com or visit our About page.