At Techlyst (“we”, “our”, or “us”), your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit and interact with our website [www.techlyst.top] (“Site”). We are committed to ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit or use Techlyst, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Identification Information: such as your name, email address, and any other details you voluntarily provide when subscribing to newsletters, contacting us, or registering on the Site.
- Usage Data: including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring websites. This data is collected automatically via cookies and similar tracking technologies.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: we use cookies to personalise content, improve user experience, and analyse traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy below.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our services, including sending newsletters and updates.
- To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you effectively.
- To improve and personalise your experience on our Site.
- To analyse usage trends and optimise the Site’s performance and content.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:
- Your consent (e.g., subscribing to newsletters).
- Performance of a contract (e.g., providing requested services).
- Legitimate interests (e.g., site security, marketing analysis).
- Compliance with legal obligations.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site, such as email delivery services and analytics providers. These partners are obligated to keep your data confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.
We may also disclose your personal data if required by law or to protect our rights.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access and receive a copy of your data.
- The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
- The right to erase your data (right to be forgotten), subject to legal exceptions.
- The right to restrict or object to processing.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
- The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Cookies Policy
Our Site uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognise repeat visitors and improve Site functionality.
You can control cookies through your browser settings, including deleting existing cookies or blocking new ones. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some Site features.
For more details on cookies we use and their purposes, please see our dedicated Cookie Policy page.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.