Effective Date: [21/04/2021]
1. Introduction
Welcome to Intech101.IN (the “Website”), a digital platform dedicated to providing the latest in tech news, reviews, and analysis. Your privacy is paramount to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how Intech101.IN collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the Website.
2. The Data Controller
The entity responsible for the processing of your Personal Data under this Policy is:
- Website Name:Intech101.IN
- Contact Email: [Your dedicated Privacy Contact Email, e.g., privacy@intech101.in]
3. Information We Collect
We collect two main types of information:
A. Personal Data (Personally Identifiable Information – PII)
We collect Personal Data that you voluntarily provide to us when interacting with the Website.
| Data Type | Collection Point | Purpose |
| Contact Data | Newsletter Signup, Contact Form | To send you updates, promotional materials, and respond to inquiries. |
| Comment Data | Article Comment Section | To publish your comments, moderate discussions, and prevent spam/abuse. |
| Account Data | User Registration (if applicable) | To manage your access to restricted areas and personalize your experience. |
B. Usage Data and Tracking Technologies (Non-PII)
When you access the Website, certain Non-Personal Information is collected automatically.
- Log Files: Includes your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and the number of clicks. This data is used for analyzing trends, administering the site, and tracking user movement.
- Cookies and Web Beacons: We use “cookies”—small text files placed on your device—to enhance your experience. These allow us to remember your preferences (e.g., font size, language) and track your interaction with the content.
- Device Information: The type of device (e.g., desktop, mobile), operating system, and unique device identifiers.
4. How We Use Your Information (Legal Basis)
We use the collected data for the following specific purposes, relying on different Legal Bases as required by privacy regulations like GDPR:
| Purpose of Use | Legal Basis |
| Service Provision (Displaying articles, managing comments) | Contractual Necessity (To deliver the requested service) |
| Marketing Communications (Sending the newsletter) | Your Consent (Freely given and revocable) |
| Website Improvement & Analytics | Legitimate Interest (To better understand audience behavior and enhance content) |
| Security & Fraud Prevention | Legitimate Interest (To protect our Website and users) |
| Targeted Advertising (Via Google AdSense) | Your Consent (Required for non-essential cookies) |
5. Third-Party Service Providers and Advertising
We rely on external providers for website functionality, analytics, and revenue generation.
A. Google AdSense
- We use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service, on our Website.
- Google uses the DART cookie to serve ads to our users based on their visit to Intech101.IN and other sites on the Internet.
- DART uses “non-personally identifiable information” and does NOT track personal information about you, such as your name, email address, physical address, etc.
- Your Control: You may opt-out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
B. Google Analytics
- We use Google Analytics to measure and evaluate access to and traffic on the Website. Google operates independently from us and has its own privacy policy.
- Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the Website, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to the Website.
- The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Website will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers.
- Your Control: You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits to the Website by disabling cookies or by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
6. Data Sharing and International Transfer
- Service Providers: We share your data with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or serving our users (e.g., email service providers, hosting platforms). These parties are bound by confidentiality obligations.
- International Transfer: Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ. By submitting your information and accepting this Policy, you consent to this transfer.
7. Data Retention
We retain Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as for tax, accounting, or other legal requirements).
- Contact Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Usage Data (Analytics): Retained according to the respective retention periods set within Google Analytics (e.g., 26 months).
8. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your Personal Data:
| Right | Description |
| Right to Access | The right to request copies of your Personal Data. |
| Right to Rectification | The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. |
| Right to Erasure | The right to request that we delete your Personal Data, under certain conditions. |
| Right to Restrict Processing | The right to request that we limit the way we use your Personal Data. |
| Right to Data Portability | The right to request transfer of your data to another organization or directly to you. |
| Right to Object | The right to object to our processing of your Personal Data, under certain conditions. |
| Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing (CCPA/CPRA) | The right to direct a business not to sell or share your personal information. Note: Intech101.IN does not sell Personal Information. |
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the email provided in Section 2.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and become aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.