Applicability And Third-Party Websites And Services
Techy Grad and other websites, even those linked from our site, operate as separate entities with independent privacy practices. We have no control over nor responsibility for their handling of personal information.
Sources of Personal Information:
You directly offer name, email, phone, and address, and may choose to share details on inquiry forms. Additionally, we may combine this with data from trusted partners like affiliates and data brokers. We also utilize cookies to collect online information for analysis and advertising optimization. Read more below.
Types of Data We Collect:
When you subscribe, we ask for details like your name, birthday, address, email, and phone number. We also use cookies and similar technologies to understand your online behavior, collecting personal data like IP address, location, device ID, browsing habits, and clicks. Additionally, we obtain information from data brokers like demographics, interests, past locations, or purchase history for relevant advertising. We may in some cases collect Sensitive Personal Information like race/ethnicity or interest in LGBTQ+ content. We limit data collection to relevant marketing purposes. See “Your Privacy Rights” below for managing your data preferences.
Our Uses of Personal Information
We use the personal information we collect from and about you to send you newsletters or other content that you sign up for and to send you marketing messages by email or by other means. We also share the personal information we collect with our affiliates and third-party companies who may also send you marketing messages by different means. You can opt out at any time by clicking here. Our use of your personal information is called cross context behavioral advertising” under some states’ laws.
Personal Information Sharing
We sell or share personal information with companies who pay us and with our affiliated companies for use in marketing, including cross context behavioral advertising. We also share personal information with contracted service providers, for advertising, web hosting, fraud detection, analytics, information security, or similar services. When we share data, we put contracts in place with the recipients of our data to ensure appropriate data security measures and compliance with laws. We also share personal information where we are required by law (for example, in response to a warrant or court order), or to protect the health, safety, or rights of any person.
Behavioral Advertising, Data Sharing, and Analytics
The personal information we collect is shared with unaffiliated companies for the purpose of showing you advertisements on this or other sites, and for analysis and reporting related to those ads. These companies (which may include data brokers) use cookies and other technologies to collect information from your web browser about the sites and pages you view and ads that you view or click. We (or thee third parties) may combine personal information collected at this site with personal information from other sources (including data brokers) and/or share it with third parties for marketing and advertising purposes (a.k.a “cross-context behavioral advertising” under some laws). We or the third parties described in this section collect your IP address, date and time of your visit and of the actions you took here, your Internet Service Provider (ISP), and the browser type and version you used to visit this site. This information may be combined with personal information from other sources (including data brokers) as described above and used to display advertisements from us or from others through email, social media, websites, apps, direct mail, or by other channels. We also use personal information to understand how users interact with this site in order to improve the user experience.
Cookies And Similar Technology
At this site, we use cookies and similar technologies to: (1) operate our site, (2) perform analytics and tracking to improve the user experience, (3) display personalized content and advertisements, and (4) monitor engagement with ads and other communications. Cookies are unique IDs that our server sends to your browser that allow your browser to be recognized when you visit certain websites. You can limit some or all cookies in your browser settings and you can also delete the cookies on your browser at any time. If you use a browser-based “do not track” setting, this may cause an “opt-out cookie” to be set on your browser, which blocks additional data collection.
Your Personal Information Rights
You may exercise your privacy rights by using the web form here, or by calling 833-619-0811. You may exercise the following privacy rights to: (1) know how we collect and use personal information (which is the purpose of this Privacy Policy), (2) opt out of us selling or sharing your personal information with third parties, (3) obtain a copy of the personal information we have collected about you, (4) request that we delete your personal information, and (5) make other requests relating to your personal information–we may not be able to accept all requests, but you can always delete your data. If you still have questions or concerns after making your request, please use the email provided below. You may also have the right to appeal to state or federal governmental privacy authorities if we are unable to resolve your issue.
Children’s Data Policy
This website is for use only by individuals aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. We will remove any personal information relating to an individual 15 or younger if we become aware that it has been submitted to us.
Protecting Your Personal Information
We use commercially reasonable technical, physical, and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from loss or misuse. We maintain policies and procedures, staff training, technical monitoring, and audit our practices regularly to ensure that we are keeping pace with evolving threats to personal information.
Policy Updates
We reserve the right to change or update this Privacy Policy at any time and without advance notice. The updated policy will be applicable from the “effective date.” You should occasionally review this Policy to stay updated on how we may collect, use, and share personal information.
Data is Processed in the United States
This website is based in the United States, and is intended for U.S.-based users. When you visit our website, you understand and acknowledge that your personal information will be processed in the United States, subject to applicable U.S. laws.
Contact Info
If you still have questions or concerns, please contact us at michelydavidson@techygrad.com.
Techy Grad
650 S HWY 27 STE 5,
SOMERSET, Kentucky, US 42501
