Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how TechLoom ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website at techloom.io (the "Service"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit TechLoom, we automatically collect:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
  • IP address
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions)
  • Referring website
  • Browser preferences

2.2 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity and hold certain information:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics for website usage analysis
  • Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense for personalized advertisements

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  • Providing and maintaining our Service
  • Analyzing and improving website performance
  • Displaying relevant advertisements
  • Detecting and preventing fraud
  • Complying with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our website
  • Consent: For non-essential cookies and personalized advertising
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 GDPR Rights (EU/UK Users)

If you are in the EU or UK, you have the following rights:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent

5.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

Under CCPA, California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected
  • Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Say no to the sale of personal information
  • Access their personal information
  • Equal service and price (non-discrimination)

6. Google AdSense & Analytics

We use:

  • Google AdSense: To display advertisements. AdSense uses cookies to personalize ads and track performance.
  • Google Analytics: To analyze website usage. Analytics collects anonymous data about page views, time on site, and navigation.

You can opt out of:

7. Data Retention

We retain automatically collected data for 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted. You can request deletion of your data at any time.

8. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and you learn that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights:

  • Email: legal@techloom.io

EU/UK users can also complain to their local data protection authority if they are unsatisfied with our response.