Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 16 February 2025
Welcome to SmartTechDigest! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), and CalOPPA (California Online Privacy Protection Act).
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use our website:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, contact details (only if provided voluntarily via contact forms, newsletters, or user accounts).
- Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage statistics (via cookies and analytics tools).
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance user experience, track website activity, and personalize content.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve website functionality and content.
- To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content.
- To communicate updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (only with consent).
- To ensure website security and prevent fraudulent activities.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Your Rights & Choices
Under GDPR (for EU Users):
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
- Withdraw consent for data processing.
- Request data portability.
- Object to data processing or automated decision-making.
Under CCPA (for California Residents):
You have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected and how it is used.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Opt out of the sale of personal information.
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
Under PIPEDA (for Canadian Users):
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information.
- Request corrections or updates.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
Under CalOPPA (for California Users):
- We display a clear privacy policy link on our homepage.
- Users can update their personal information by contacting us.
- We honor Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings.
4. Data Protection & Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security.
5. Third-Party Services & Links
We may use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, advertising networks) that collect and process user data. We are not responsible for their privacy policies. Please review their policies separately.
6. Children’s Privacy
SmartTechDigest is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us for removal.
7. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage users to review this page regularly.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
📧 Email: support@smarttechdigest.com
🌍 Website: smarttechdigest.com
📍 Address: Kolkata, India
By using SmartTechDigest, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.
Last Updated: 16 February 2025