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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 25, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Techys.cc ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you visit our website. We respect your privacy and do not track visitors or collect IP addresses.

2. What We Don't Collect

We do not collect or store:

  • IP addresses
  • Browsing history or behavior
  • Device information
  • Location data

We do not use any visitor tracking or analytics services.

3. Information You Provide

We only collect information you voluntarily provide when you use our contact form:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Contact Form

We use Web3Forms to handle contact form submissions. Your contact information is processed by Web3Forms and forwarded to us. We use hCaptcha to protect the form from spam. For more information, visit Web3Forms' Privacy Policy and hCaptcha's Privacy Policy.

4.2 Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing behavior across the web. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google's Ad Settings. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.

4.3 RSS Feeds

Our homepage displays technology news via RSS feeds from third-party sources. These feeds are loaded through proxy services (rss2json.com and allorigins.win).

5. Cookies

We do not set cookies ourselves. However, third-party services (Google AdSense, hCaptcha) may set cookies. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

7. GDPR Rights (EU Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

Since we do not track visitors or collect IP addresses, we hold minimal personal data. If you have submitted a contact form and wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our contact form.

Legal Basis for Processing: When you submit a contact form, we process your data based on your consent and our legitimate interest in responding to your inquiry.

8. Content Regulations and Compliance

8.1 Australian Content Regulations

Techys.cc complies with Australian content regulations as administered by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). Our content is intended for general audiences and adheres to the following:

  • Classification Standards: All content on Techys.cc is classified as suitable for general audiences (G rating equivalent). We do not host or link to content that would require restricted classifications.
  • Online Safety: We comply with the Online Safety Act 2021 and take measures to ensure our platform is safe for all users.
  • Spam Act Compliance: We comply with the Spam Act 2003. Any electronic communications from Techys.cc will only be sent with consent and include an unsubscribe option.
  • Privacy Act 1988: We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.

For Australian users, if you have concerns about content on our website, you may contact ACMA or reach out to us directly via our contact form.

8.2 United States State Regulations

Techys.cc complies with applicable United States federal and state laws regarding content and user privacy:

California

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion of personal information, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. Since we do not sell personal information, this primarily applies to our contact form submissions.
  • California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): Extends CCPA rights and provides additional protections for sensitive personal information.

Virginia

  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA): Virginia residents have rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal data, as well as opt-out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data.

Colorado

  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA): Colorado residents have rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal data, and opt-out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data.

Connecticut

  • Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA): Connecticut residents have rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal data, and opt-out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data.

Utah

  • Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA): Utah residents have rights to access, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal data, and opt-out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data.

Texas

  • Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA): Texas residents have rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal data, and opt-out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data.

Montana

  • Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA): Montana residents have rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal data, and opt-out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data.

Oregon

  • Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA): Oregon residents have rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal data, and opt-out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data.

Tennessee

  • Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA): Tennessee residents have rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal data, and opt-out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data.

Iowa

  • Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA): Iowa residents have rights to access, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal data, and opt-out of the sale of personal data.

Delaware

  • Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA): Delaware residents have rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal data, and opt-out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data.

Indiana

  • Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (INCDPA): Indiana residents have rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal data, and opt-out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data.

New Jersey

  • New Jersey Data Privacy Act (NJDPA): New Jersey residents have rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal data, and opt-out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data.

New Hampshire

  • New Hampshire Privacy Act (NHPA): New Hampshire residents have rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal data, and opt-out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data.

Exercising Your Rights: If you are a resident of any of these states and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us via our contact form. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law (typically 45 days, with a possible 45-day extension if needed).

Content Standards: All content on Techys.cc complies with U.S. federal laws including the Communications Decency Act (CDA) Section 230, and we maintain content standards appropriate for general audiences. We do not host illegal content or content that violates intellectual property rights.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights under GDPR, CCPA, or any state privacy law, or have concerns about content compliance, please contact us via our contact form.