Privacy Policy

Effective date: September 24, 2025

Tech Zealots (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the https://tech-zealots.com website (hereinafter referred to as the “Service”).

This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information Collection And Use

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • Cookies and Usage Data
  • IP address and browser information
  • Purchase and transaction data (when applicable)

Usage Data

We may also collect information on how the Service is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This Usage Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol address (e.g., IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, referrer URLs, and other diagnostic data.

Tracking & Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information.

Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. Tracking technologies also used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and improve and analyze our Service.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

Types of Cookies we use:

  • Session Cookies: We use Session Cookies to operate our Service.
  • Preference Cookies: We use Preference Cookies to remember your preferences and various settings.
  • Security Cookies: We use Security Cookies for security purposes.
  • Analytics Cookies: We use Analytics Cookies to understand how our Service is used.
  • Affiliate Tracking Cookies: We use these cookies to track referrals from affiliate partners and attribute commissions appropriately.

Affiliate Marketing Disclosure and Data Sharing

Affiliate Partnerships

Tech Zealots participates in various affiliate marketing programs. When you purchase products or services through affiliate links on our website, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Our current affiliate partnerships include but are not limited to:

  • VPN services
  • Password managers and cybersecurity tools
  • Software and security solution providers
  • Educational platforms and training providers

Affiliate Data Collection

When you interact with affiliate links or promotional content, the following data may be collected:

  • Click tracking data to attribute referrals
  • Purchase confirmation data (without personal payment information)
  • Conversion tracking information
  • Device and browser information for fraud prevention

Third-Party Data Sharing for Affiliate Purposes

We may share certain anonymized and aggregated data with our affiliate partners for the following purposes:

  • Commission tracking and payment processing
  • Performance analytics and reporting
  • Fraud prevention and security
  • Campaign optimization

Important: We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Any data sharing with affiliate partners is limited to what is necessary for commission tracking and is conducted under strict confidentiality agreements.

Enhanced Data Subject Rights

Your Rights Under GDPR (EU Residents)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing of your personal data
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at zealots[.]tech@gmail[.]com with your request.

Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information categories, sources, purposes, and third parties
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

California “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” Notice: We do not sell personal information as traditionally defined. However, certain affiliate tracking activities may constitute “sharing” under California law. You can opt out of this sharing by contacting us.

Data Retention and Security

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy:

  • Account information: Until account deletion or 3 years of inactivity
  • Analytics data: 26 months maximum
  • Affiliate tracking data: 24 months for commission tracking purposes
  • Marketing communications data: Until unsubscribed plus 30 days

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication systems
  • Data backup and recovery procedures
  • Employee training on data protection

Use of Data

Tech Zealots uses the collected data for various purposes:

  • To provide and maintain the Service
  • To notify you about changes to our Service
  • To allow you to participate in interactive features when you choose to do so
  • To provide customer care and support
  • To provide analysis or valuable information so that we can improve the Service
  • To monitor the usage of the Service
  • To detect, prevent and address technical issues
  • To track affiliate referrals and process commissions
  • To personalize content and recommendations
  • To communicate about products and services that may interest you (with consent)

Third-Party Services and Integrations

Analytics Providers

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how our Service is used. Google Analytics may use cookies and collect data about your use of the Service. You can opt-out by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Social Media Plugins: Our Service may include social media features and widgets. These features may collect your IP address and page visits and may set cookies. Social media features are hosted by third parties governed by their respective privacy policies.

Affiliate Partner Services

We work with various affiliate partners who may use tracking technologies to attribute conversions. These partners are bound by contractual obligations to protect user privacy and limit data use to affiliate tracking purposes only.

Email Service Providers

We use third-party email service providers to send newsletters and communications. These providers are GDPR and privacy law compliant and only use your data to provide email delivery services.

International Data Transfers

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 from those of your jurisdiction.

For EU residents, we ensure adequate protection through:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Privacy Shield certified providers (where applicable)
  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission

Children’s Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 (“Children”).

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Cookie Consent and Management

Cookie Consent Banner

We provide a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences by category
  • Withdraw consent at any time through browser settings or our cookie management tool

Managing Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Using our cookie preference center (available at the bottom of each page)
  • Adjusting your browser settings
  • Using browser extensions that block tracking cookies
  • Opting out of specific analytics services

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will:

  • Notify the appropriate supervisory authority within 72 hours
  • Inform affected data subjects without undue delay
  • Provide clear information about the nature of the breach and recommended actions
  • Take immediate steps to contain and remediate the breach

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • Updating the “effective date” at the top of this Privacy Policy
  • Sending an email notification for significant changes (where we have your email address)
  • Displaying a prominent notice on our Service

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Our legal basis for collecting and using personal data depends on the specific data and context:

  • Consent: When you explicitly agree to data processing (e.g., newsletter subscriptions, affiliate tracking)
  • Legitimate Interest: For website analytics, security, and business operations
  • Contract: To provide services you’ve requested
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Contact Information and Data Protection Officer

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data subject rights, or have privacy concerns, please contact us:

Email: zealots[.]tech@gmail[.]com
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry

For EU residents: We have appointed a Data Protection Officer who can be reached at the same email address with the subject line “Data Protection Officer – Privacy Matter”

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days (or within the timeframe required by applicable law, whichever is shorter).

Supervisory Authority

EU residents have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated. You can find your local supervisory authority at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en

Last updated: September 24, 2025