Techisane ("we," "our," or "the site") is an independently operated technology publication at techisane.com, written and edited by James Mitchell. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you visit the site, how it's used, and the choices available to you.
By using Techisane, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please stop using our website.
Short version: We collect only the information necessary to run this site. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Information we collect
- Contact and inquiry forms: If you contact us, or submit a pitch through the Write For Us or Advertise pages, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message, used solely to respond to your inquiry.
- Newsletter sign-up: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
- Comments: If we enable a commenting system, we may collect your name, email, website, and the comment you submit.
- Advertiser inquiries: Businesses inquiring about advertising provide their name, business name, email, and campaign details.
Information collected automatically:
- Log data: Our servers automatically record your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URL, pages visited, and timestamps when you visit our site.
- Analytics data: We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors navigate our site. This data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
- Cookies and tracking: We use cookies as described in the Cookies section below.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes: To publish and credit your post contributions
- To respond to your enquiries, pitches, and support requests
- To send newsletters and editorial updates you have subscribed to
- To improve the content, structure, and performance of our website
- To prevent spam, abuse, and fraudulent submissions
- To process and fulfil advertising arrangements
- To comply with legal obligations
We will never use your information for purposes unrelated to the operation and improvement of Techisane without your explicit consent.
Cookies
Techisane uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience. Here is how we categorise them:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g. session management). These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site.
- Provided by Google Analytics. You may opt out via your browser settings or the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Advertising cookies: If display advertising is served on our site (e.g. via Google AdSense), third-party advertising networks may place cookies to personalise ads. You can control these via your browser's privacy settings or opt out at aboutads.info.
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Doing so may affect some functionality of the site.
Sharing your data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only in these limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Trusted third-party tools we use to operate the site (e.g. email platforms, hosting providers, analytics services). These parties are contractually bound to handle data securely.
- Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Techisane, our users, or the public.
- Business transfers: If Techisane is acquired or merged, user data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before any such transfer occurs.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to our processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Withdrawal of consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@techisane.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Data security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. Our website is served over HTTPS, and access to stored data is restricted to authorised personnel only.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you share information at your own risk.
Children's privacy
Techisane is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated via a notice on our homepage or by email if we hold your contact details.
Your continued use of Techisane after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.