Privacy Policy
At Tech Insider HQ, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
By visiting and using our website (techinsiderhq.com), you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personally identifiable information (PII) and non-personally identifiable information through the following means:
a) Information You Provide Voluntarily:
- When subscribing to our newsletter
- When submitting a contact form or feedback
- When commenting on blog posts (if applicable)
- When applying for contributor opportunities
This may include your:
- Name
- Email address
- IP address
- Any content or messages you send us
b) Information Collected Automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Referring site
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Cookie data (see below)
2. Use of Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide and personalize your experience on our site
- To send you newsletters and blog updates (only with consent)
- To respond to your inquiries or feedback
- To improve our content and user experience
- To detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activities
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and understand usage patterns. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit some functionality of the site.
We may also use third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics or Meta Pixel, which may collect additional data to help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
4. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- With service providers or partners that help operate our website (e.g., email marketing platforms, analytics tools)
- When required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights
- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to confidentiality obligations
5. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent to use your data (where applicable)
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your rights have been violated
To make such requests, please contact us using the details below.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
8. Children’s Privacy
Tech Insider HQ does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
