Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At TechFlecks ("we," "us," or "our"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for various business purposes, including to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our website and services.
• Respond to your inquiries, comments, or customer service requests.
• Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and administrative messages.
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our website.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security breaches.
• Comply with legal obligations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookie Consent Management

We respect your right to privacy and comply with GDPR and CCPA regulations. When you first visit our website, you'll see a consent banner allowing you to choose which types of cookies you accept. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

Cookie Categories

Google Consent Mode v2

We implement Google Consent Mode v2, which adjusts how Google Analytics operates based on your consent choices. When you deny analytics consent, Google Analytics will not collect cookie data for behavioral analytics. We set the following consent parameters:

• analytics_storage: Controls whether cookie data can be collected for analytics purposes
• ad_storage: Controls whether cookie data can be collected for advertising
• ad_user_data: Controls whether user data can be sent to Google for advertising
• ad_personalisation: Controls whether user can be included in audiences for remarketing

Cookie Storage & Duration

Your consent preferences are stored both in your browser's localStorage and as a cookie, providing redundancy and ensuring your choices persist across sessions. Your consent is valid for 365 days, after which you will be asked to provide consent again. You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time through the Cookie Settings link in our website footer.

Browser Cookie Controls

You can also instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept necessary cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website. Most web browsers allow some control of cookies through browser settings.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred.

6. Data Storage & Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information.
• The right to request deletion of your personal information.
• The right to withdraw consent for processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Information" section.

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

9. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us.

11. 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.