You are in control of your data.

At The Tech Connects, we respect your privacy and consent. Our publications and services comply with all data protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, CASL, and others. This policy outlines how we protect your data and ensure you have complete control over it.

Collecting and Using Customer Information

We are committed to honesty and transparency and never sell customer data. The Tech Connects collects only the information necessary to enhance your experience and recommend relevant technology solutions.

Our websites allow you to manage cookie preferences. You can visit our sites without providing any details, as cookies are optional. For a personalized experience, we recommend enabling cookies. We use the information you provide (e.g., for contact inquiries, newsletter subscriptions, event registrations, or resource downloads) to process your requests.

We collect and process your data to understand customer needs, improve our website and services, and deliver better solutions. When you visit our sites, our cookies and analytics tools capture non-personally identifiable data (e.g., IP address, operating system, browser type, time spent on the site) but not PII without your consent. We never use third-party cookies or collect personal information without your approval, and all data collection aligns with our legitimate business interests to serve you.

We prioritize data security, clearly communicate what information we hold, and explain its purpose.

Laws and Regulations

GDPR

The Tech Connects prioritizes your privacy. Our marketing communications are clear, straightforward, and fully GDPR-compliant (Article 12). We use plain language for consent and respond promptly to data requests, providing the source and purpose of data processing when requested.

CCPA

We acknowledge our accountability for your data and comply with CCPA. We do not collect, process, sell, or share personal information (as defined by CCPA) without your consent. Your data is used solely to serve you, with no ambiguity.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined (e.g., fulfilling requests or improving services), typically no longer than 2 years unless required by law or with your explicit consent. You can request deletion at any time.

Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours, as required by GDPR, and follow applicable laws (e.g., CCPA) to inform and protect you.

International Data Transfers

For users outside the EU, data may be transferred internationally. We use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other safeguards to ensure GDPR-compliant data protection during transfers.

Minors’ Data

We do not knowingly collect or process data from individuals under 16 without parental consent. If such data is inadvertently collected, we will delete it upon notification.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access a copy of your data.
• Request data erasure or correction.
• Limit data use.
• Opt-out of data processing.

Submit requests via our form or email us at dpo@thetechconnects.com. We aim to respond within two weeks, though it may take up to one month. We only share your business card details with third parties if you consent or download third-party content. Your information is never shared without explicit consent.

Data Management

The Tech Connects takes data privacy seriously. We collect only relevant and necessary data for the interaction at hand. Our data protection teams are available 24/7 to handle your requests and monitor evolving privacy laws to ensure compliance.

Contact

For more details or queries, email us at dpo@thetechconnects.com.