Privacy Policy – TecAdmin

Last Updated: March 23, 2025

At tecadmin.net, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and share your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices, your rights, and how you can contact us with privacy-related concerns. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

tecadmin.net is a tech tutorial platform operated by an individual based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India 226017. You can contact us regarding privacy matters at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our website:

2.1 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, such as the pages you visit, the time spent on each page, and the links you click. This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies via Google Analytics.
Device Information: We collect details about the device you use to access our site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
Server Logs: Our web server, hosted on Apache via DigitalOcean, automatically collects logs that may include your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to store your consent preferences (e.g., the user_consent cookie) and to enable analytics and advertising (e.g., Google Analytics cookies like _ga and _gid, and Google AdSense cookies).

2.2 Information You Provide

User Comments: If you leave a comment on our WordPress platform, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and the content of your comment. Your email address is not publicly displayed but may be used to contact you if necessary.
Contact Information: If you contact us via email at [email protected], we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Analytics: To analyze how users interact with our website, improve our content, and enhance user experience (e.g., via Google Analytics).
Advertising: To display personalized ads through Google AdSense and measure ad performance.
Website Improvement: To understand user behavior and improve the functionality and content of our website.
Communication: To respond to inquiries, moderate comments, or communicate with users who contact us.
Server Logs: To monitor site performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the security of our website.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, server logs, and similar technologies to collect data and provide functionality on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through our consent popup, which allows you to opt in or out of analytics and advertising cookies. The following technologies are used:

Essential Cookies: The user_consent cookie stores your consent preferences (e.g., whether you’ve allowed analytics or ads tracking). This cookie is necessary for the website to function properly.
Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid) track usage data to help us understand how our site is used.
Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense cookies are used to display personalized ads and measure ad performance.
Server Logs: Our Apache server, hosted on DigitalOcean, logs certain data (e.g., IP addresses, timestamps) for security and performance monitoring.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website, such as the ability to leave comments or view personalized ads.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:

WordPress: Our website is built on WordPress, a content management system by Automattic. WordPress may process data such as user comments (e.g., for spam detection via Akismet) or usage data if certain plugins or services are used. For more information, see Automattic’s Privacy Policy.
Google Analytics (GA4): We use Google Analytics, managed through Google Tag Manager (GTM, Container ID: GTM-TTNP7H3K), to collect usage data and analyze site performance. Google Analytics may set cookies (_ga, _gid) and collect your IP address, device information, and usage data. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.
Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display ads on our website. AdSense may set cookies to personalize ads and measure ad performance. See Google’s Privacy Policy for details.
Google Tag Manager (GTM): We use GTM to manage tags, including Google Analytics and AdSense. GTM may collect data about your interactions with our site.
Site Kit by Google: We use Site Kit to integrate Google services, though Google Analytics tracking is managed through GTM.
Rank Math SEO Plugin: This WordPress plugin may collect usage data to provide SEO insights and improve site performance. See Rank Math’s Privacy Policy for details.
Redux Framework: This WordPress framework may collect limited data for theme or plugin functionality. See Redux’s Privacy Policy for details.
W3 Total Cache: This caching plugin may collect data to optimize site performance, such as IP addresses for caching purposes. See W3 Total Cache’s Privacy Policy for details.
DigitalOcean (Hosting): Our website is hosted on DigitalOcean, which may process server logs and other data on our behalf. See DigitalOcean’s Privacy Policy for details.
Cloudflare: We use Cloudflare for content delivery and security, which may collect data like IP addresses to optimize performance and protect our site. See Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy for details.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

Service Providers: Third-party services like Google (via Analytics, AdSense, and GTM), DigitalOcean, Cloudflare, and WordPress plugins (Rank Math, Redux Framework, W3 Total Cache) process data on our behalf to provide analytics, advertising, hosting, and site optimization services.
Ad Partners: Google AdSense may share data with its advertising partners to deliver personalized ads, if you consent to ad personalization.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, legal process, or government request.

7. Links to Other Sites

Our website contains links to other sites for reference purposes (e.g., affiliate links, external resources). These links may direct you to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your region, including the United States, where Google, DigitalOcean, and Cloudflare servers are located. As we are based in India, we comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) and other applicable laws. For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and other safeguards to ensure compliance with GDPR for international data transfers. For more information on how Google handles data transfers, see Google’s Data Transfer Framework.

9. Your Privacy Rights

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

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (e.g., comments, analytics data).
Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit the processing of your data.
Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes (e.g., analytics or advertising).
Right to Opt Out of Data Sales (CCPA): We do not sell your data, but California residents can opt out of analytics and advertising tracking via our consent popup.
Rights Under the DPDP Act (India): Indian residents have the right to access, correct, erase, and nominate a representative for their data, as per the DPDP Act.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by law, such as 45 days under the CCPA). Note that some data (e.g., anonymized analytics data) may not be directly linked to you and may not be subject to deletion requests.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:

Using HTTPS/SSL encryption to secure data transmission.
Hosting our website on secure DigitalOcean servers with regular security updates.
Using Cloudflare to protect against DDoS attacks and other threats.
Storing consent preferences securely in the user_consent cookie with the Secure and SameSite=Strict attributes.
Regularly updating our WordPress platform, plugins, and server software to address security vulnerabilities.
Maintaining security certifications as part of our hosting and CDN services (e.g., DigitalOcean and Cloudflare compliance with ISO 27001).

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for professionals and is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us at [email protected], and we will take steps to delete it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a banner on our website. The updated policy will be effective as of the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]