Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how TechSavvy Hans (operated by Lillian Stanton) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website, indianhans.org. Our site is an informational blog and does not require registration or collect personal data directly from users. This policy applies to all visitors and is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the United Kingdom.

Information We Collect

When you visit indianhans.org, we automatically collect certain non-personal and anonymous information through standard web technologies. This includes:

• IP address (used only for geographic approximation and not stored)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website or search engine
• Cookie identifiers (see section below)

No names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other personally identifiable information are collected or stored in any database.

How We Use Information

The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

• To understand how visitors interact with our content
• To improve website performance and user experience
• To generate anonymous traffic statistics
• To comply with legal obligations and security requirements

We do not use this data for profiling, targeted advertising, or any commercial purpose beyond site analytics.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

TechSavvy Hans uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site usage.

We use:

• Essential cookies to maintain site functionality
• Analytics cookies to track visitor behavior anonymously
• Third-party cookies from services like Google Analytics (see below)

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some site features but will not prevent you from accessing content.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to help analyze website traffic and deliver relevant content. These services may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics: Collects anonymous usage data to help us understand visitor patterns. Google’s privacy policy can be found here.
• Advertising networks: We may use ad networks that serve non-personalized ads based on contextual content, not individual tracking.

We do not share any personal data with these services. All data collected is aggregated and anonymized.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the data we collect. Our web server uses industry-standard security protocols. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to implement appropriate safeguards.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to be informed about data collection practices
• The right to access any data held about you (if applicable)
• The right to request deletion of your data (if stored)
• The right to object to data processing
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

Since we do not store personal data, most of these rights do not apply directly. However, if you believe any personal data has been inadvertently collected, please contact us using the details below, and we will investigate and respond within one month.

Children's Privacy

TechSavvy Hans does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Lillian Stanton
9 Lawrence Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand
Email: [email protected]

Last Updated: 27 April 2024