Privacy Policy | TechPulse

This Privacy Policy explains what information TechPulse ("we", "us") collects when you visit http://localhost:3000 ("the Site") and how that information is used. We keep this policy short, plain-English and honest.

1. Information we collect

Information you give us: your email address if you subscribe to the newsletter, and the name/email/message you submit through the contact form.
Automatic data: standard web-server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps) kept for security and aggregate statistics such as article view counts.
Cookies: small files stored by your browser — see section 3.

2. How we use information

To operate and improve the Site and its content.
To send the newsletter you explicitly subscribed to (one-click unsubscribe in every email).
To respond to messages you send us.
To display advertising that funds the Site.

We do not sell your personal information to anyone.

3. Cookies and advertising

The Site uses cookies for two purposes: remembering your preferences (such as the cookie notice) and serving advertisements. We use Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies (notably the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info/choices.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings; the Site will still work, though ad relevance may change.

4. Analytics

We may use privacy-respecting, aggregate analytics to understand which articles are helpful. This data is not used to personally identify you.

5. Your rights (GDPR / CCPA)

Access & correction: ask what data we hold about you and correct it.
Deletion: ask us to delete your email address or contact messages at any time.
Objection: opt out of personalized advertising using the links in section 3.
Do Not Sell: we do not sell personal information; requests can still be sent via the contact form.

6. Data retention & security

Newsletter emails and contact messages are stored only as long as needed to provide the service, and are deleted on request. Server logs are retained for a limited period for security purposes.

7. Children's privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.

8. Changes to this policy

If we change this policy materially, we will update the date above. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

9. Contact

Privacy questions or requests: use the contact form. We respond to every request.