Privacy Policy

Introduction

Tech Trace(“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website thetechtrace.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information We Collect

• Usage data. When you visit the site, we automatically collect anonymized page-view data (URL path, referrer, viewport size, and timestamp). This data does not include your name, email, or IP address.
• Account information. If you create a community or staff account, we store your email address and a securely hashed password. We never store passwords in plain text.
• Contact form submissions. If you use our contact page, we receive the information you provide (name, email, message).
• Cookies. We use a session cookie to keep you signed in if you log in. We do not use tracking cookies. Third-party ad services (see below) may set their own cookies.

Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. For more information, see How Google uses information from sites that use its services.

How We Use Your Information

• To operate and improve the website
• To display relevant content and advertisements
• To respond to your inquiries via the contact form
• To maintain account security and prevent abuse

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share anonymized, aggregated usage statistics internally to improve the site. Third-party services (Google AdSense) operate under their own privacy policies.

Data Security

All traffic to thetechtrace.com is encrypted via HTTPS/TLS. Passwords are hashed with bcrypt. Database backups are encrypted at rest using server-side encryption.

Your Rights

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us via our contact page. We will respond within 30 days.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach us via our contact page.