Privacy Policy
Updated: November 5, 2025
Introduction
blog-tec (“we,” “us,” “our”) is a blog at blog-tec.com and blog.blog-tec.com (the “Sites”) that shares articles and resources. We do not sell your personal data. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices and rights you have.
By using the Sites, you agree to this Privacy Policy. Questions or requests? Email privacy@blog-tec.com.
What information we collect
1) Information you provide
- Contact submissions (e.g., forms or email): name, email, message content.
- Comments (if enabled): name, email, comment text; your IP may be stored for spam protection.
- Newsletter sign-ups (if enabled): email address and your preferences.
- Account data (only if you create an account): name, email, username; optional profile details.
2) Information collected automatically
- Log/usage data: IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, and basic interaction data.
- Device data: non-precise location (country/region), device/OS, language.
- Cookies & similar tech: to run the site, remember preferences, measure performance, and (if enabled) personalize/measure ads.
3) Embedded, social, and third-party content
Posts may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social widgets). Embedded content may collect data per the third party’s own policy. We don’t control those services.
How we use your information
- Operate and improve the Sites (performance, troubleshooting, analytics).
- Communicate with you (respond to messages; send newsletters you opt into).
- Personalize content (e.g., show related posts or remember preferences).
- Moderate & protect (spam/abuse prevention, security).
- Legal compliance & enforcement (comply with law; protect rights, safety, and property).
Legal bases (EEA/UK): consent, contract necessity, legitimate interests (e.g., site security, analytics), and/or legal obligation.
Cookies, analytics, and advertising
- Strictly necessary: site security, core WordPress functionality.
- Preferences: remember choices (e.g., dark mode, language).
- Analytics: understand page views and engagement (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising/affiliates (if used): measure campaigns; prevent fraud. For AdSense, third parties (including Google) may place and read cookies or use web beacons/IP addresses to collect information as a result of ad serving on our site.
You can control cookies via your browser and (if implemented) our Privacy Preferences banner on blog-tec.com. Blocking some cookies may reduce site functionality.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand aggregate traffic and performance. These providers set their own cookies. IPs may be truncated/obfuscated where supported.
Advertising (Google AdSense) & cookies
We show advertising using Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies and other identifiers to serve and measure ads based on your visits to this and other sites. Google’s advertising cookies and partners may be used to personalize ads and to limit fraud/abuse.
- Learn how Google uses data on partner sites:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites - Manage your Google ad settings:
https://adssettings.google.com
EEA/UK/Switzerland consent
If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we display a Google-certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) that supports the IAB TCF framework and Google Consent Mode. You can accept, reject, or manage purposes (including personalized ads) via the banner and update choices anytime via the “Privacy choices” link in our footer. If you decline consent, we will not serve personalized ads (only limited, non-personalized ads may appear).
When we share information
We share data only as needed to operate the Sites and comply with law:
- Service providers/Processors: hosting, security, analytics, email/newsletter, comment spam filtering.
- Legal/disclosure: to comply with legal requests or protect rights, safety, and property.
- Business transfers: if we reorganize, merge, or transfer assets, data may be part of the transaction.
We require processors to protect your data and use it only per our instructions.
Data retention
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes above:
- Contact messages: up to 24 months unless needed longer for support/legal reasons.
- Comments: retained indefinitely to preserve discussion history (you can request deletion).
- Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Analytics logs: per provider defaults or up to 26 months (aggregate reports may persist).
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
International transfers
If your data is transferred outside your country, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable).
Your rights and choices
Access, correction, deletion
Depending on your location, you may request:
- Access to the data we hold about you.
- Correction of inaccurate data.
- Deletion of your data.
- Restriction/objection to certain processing.
- Portability (a copy in a structured, machine-readable format).
Contact privacy@blog-tec.com to exercise these rights. We may need to verify your identity.
Email choices
You can unsubscribe from newsletters via the link in any email or by contacting us. Transactional/service emails may still be sent (e.g., replies to your message).
Cookies & advertising choices
- How Google uses your data: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Industry opt-outs:
- EEA/UK/CH: Use the banner’s Privacy choices link (footer) to withdraw or change consent at any time.
Do Not Track
Our Sites don’t respond to DNT browser signals.
Children’s privacy
The Sites are not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required by your jurisdiction). We don’t knowingly collect personal data from children. We do not knowingly permit personalized advertising to users under 13. If you believe a child provided personal data, contact blogblogtec@gmail.com and we’ll delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Updated” date shows the latest version. Material changes will be highlighted on this page.
Contact us
blog-tec
Email: blogblogtec@gmail.com