Privacy Policy

Tech Tide ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website techhtide.com (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit our contact form (name, email address, message content)
• Subscribe to our newsletter (name, email address, topic preferences)
• Submit a story pitch or editorial inquiry

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location (country/state level)
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Device type and screen resolution
• Date and time of your visit

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and localStorage to remember your cookie consent preferences and improve site functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking. Specifically, we use:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security
• Preference cookies: To remember your consent choices (stored in localStorage)
• Analytics cookies: Only if you have accepted cookies, to understand aggregate traffic patterns

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries, pitches, and feedback
• Send our newsletter to subscribers who have opted in
• Understand how readers use our Site to improve content and navigation
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity
• Comply with applicable legal obligations
• Enforce our Terms & Conditions and other policies

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Ever.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal bases for processing personal data include:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your data for a specific purpose (e.g., newsletter subscription)
• Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in operating and improving our publication, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights
• Legal obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., email delivery services, analytics platforms). These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and may only use it to provide services on our behalf.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
• Business transfers: If Tech Tide is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on our Site before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law:

• Contact form submissions: Up to 24 months from the date of submission
• Newsletter subscriber data: Until you unsubscribe, plus 30 days for processing
• Analytics data: Up to 26 months in aggregated, anonymized form

6. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Request that we limit how we use your data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time (newsletter unsubscribe, etc.)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@techhtide.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include HTTPS encryption for all data transmission, access controls limiting who can view personal data, and regular security reviews.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@techhtide.com and we will delete such information promptly.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. International Data Transfers

Our servers are located in the United States. If you access our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer. Where required by applicable law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at info@techhtide.com.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or by placing a prominent notice on our Site. Your continued use of the Site after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: info@techhtide.com
• Mailing address: Tech Tide Media, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4100, New York, NY 10118, USA