Privacy Policy
The Techy Side
This Policy was last reviewed and updated on: March 19, 2024
At The Techy Side, your privacy is important to us. We are committed to protecting your personal information and complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) and other applicable privacy laws and regulations, including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website.
What is Personal Information?
"Personal Information" refers to any information or opinion that identifies an individual, either directly (e.g., your name) or indirectly (e.g., certain data collected through cookies).
Since The Techy Side is primarily a read-only website, we do not actively collect identifiable personal data beyond what is automatically gathered as part of your visit to the website.
What Personal Information Do We Collect?
The personal information that may be collected includes data that is automatically gathered when you visit our website, such as:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Date and time of your visit
- Pages you accessed and links you followed
- Information about your device, such as operating system
- Cookies (see Online Activity section below)
Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us provide a better user experience on the website.
Cookies and Online Activity
At The Techy Side, we use cookies to optimize your browsing experience. Cookies help us analyze website traffic and improve functionality but do not identify you personally. Below are the types of cookies we may use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the functionality of the website.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to collect anonymous data on how visitors interact with the website, such as website pages visited and length of visit (e.g., through services like Google Analytics).
You can manage or block cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, please note that some website features may not work correctly if cookies are disabled.
Our website does not use cookies for personalized advertising or behavioral tracking beyond aggregated metrics for improving the user experience.
How We Use Your Personal Information
The Techy Side uses personal data collected from cookies and online interactions for the following purposes:
- To monitor and analyze website traffic for performance improvement
- To maintain the security of our platform
- To optimize content delivery
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites or use embedded features such as content from social media sites or analytics tools. These third parties may collect and use your personal information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you interact with. The Techy Side is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
How We Store and Protect Your Personal Information
While The Techy Side does not actively collect personal information such as your name or contact details, we ensure that any automatically collected data (e.g., cookies or analytics) is handled securely.
Measures to protect personal data include:
- Use of encrypted protocols (HTTPS).
- Restricted access to data logs that record visitor statistics.
- Regular software updates to secure our platform.
Accessing or Updating Your Information
Since The Techy Side does not store personal information that uniquely identifies individual users, there is no personal information requiring correction, deletion, or updates. If you have concerns about our use of cookies or collected data, you can manage your preferences through your browser or reach out to us.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the law, technology, or website operations. The latest version of the policy will always be available on this page with the review date listed above.
Questions or Complaints About Privacy
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding our privacy practices or this policy, please contact us at:
- Email: contact@thetechyside.com
- Phone: 0474 280 272
For unresolved complaints, you may contact The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at https://www.oaic.gov.au/.