Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
TechKey News (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how it is used when you visit techkeynews.com.
1. Information We Collect
| Data Type | When Collected | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Usage data (pages, browser, referring URLs) | Every visit | Analytics & site improvement |
| Name, email, IP address | When leaving a comment | Spam prevention & communication |
| Email address | Newsletter signup | Sending you updates you opted into |
| Name & email | Contact form submission | Responding to your enquiry |
2. Cookies
We use cookies for analytics, functionality, and consent management. When you first visit the site, you will be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies via our consent banner (powered by Complianz). You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon in the corner of the page.
Essential cookies (required for the site to function) are always active and cannot be disabled.
3. Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics — Tracks site traffic. Data is anonymised. Google Privacy Policy
- Gravatar — Loads commenter avatars from Automattic servers.
- Akismet — Comment spam filtering by Automattic.
- Complianz — Cookie consent management.
4. Data Retention
Comment data is retained indefinitely unless you request deletion. Newsletter subscription data is held until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default).
5. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the EU/UK, you have the right to:
- Access — Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification — Correct inaccurate data
- Erasure — Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restriction — Ask us to limit how we use your data
- Portability — Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Object — Opt out of data processing for marketing purposes
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the Contact page. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Children’s Privacy
TechKey News is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
8. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or data requests, please reach out via our Contact page or email [email protected].
