Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Tino Talks Tech, I am committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how I handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains what data I collect, how I use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

Information I Don't Collect

Unlike many websites, Tino Talks Tech does not collect or store:

• Personal identification information (beyond what you voluntarily provide)
• Financial information or payment details
• Location data or tracking information
• Social media profiles or connections
• Device fingerprinting data
• Third-party tracking pixels (except as noted below)

Information I Do Collect

1. Comments

When you leave a comment on a blog post, I collect only:

• Your name: As you choose to display it publicly
• Comment content: The text of your comment
• Timestamp: When the comment was posted

Note: I do not require or store email addresses for commenting. Your comments are public and visible to all website visitors.

2. Contact Form Submissions

When you use the contact form, I collect:

• Your name: As provided in the form
• Email address: To respond to your inquiry
• Subject: The topic of your message
• Message content: Your actual message

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.

3. Analytics Data (Anonymous)

I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website. This includes:

• Page views and session duration
• General geographic location (country/city level)
• Device type and browser information
• Referral sources (how you found the site)

Important: This data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify individual users.

How I Use Your Information

Comments

• Display your name and comment publicly on the website
• Moderate comments to prevent spam and inappropriate content
• Respond to your comments if a reply is warranted

Contact Form Data

• Respond to your inquiries and questions
• Provide support or information you've requested
• Follow up on project discussions or collaborations

Analytics Data

• Understand which content is most valuable to readers
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Make informed decisions about future content

Data Sharing and Third Parties

What I Don't Share

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with:

• Advertisers or marketing companies
• Data brokers or aggregators
• Social media platforms
• Any commercial third parties

Limited Third-Party Services

I use these third-party services with strict privacy considerations:

Google Analytics

• Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
• Data: Anonymous usage statistics only
• Privacy: IP anonymization enabled, no personally identifiable information

Email Service (for contact form)

• Purpose: Process contact form submissions
• Data: Only information you provide in the contact form
• Retention: Emails are retained only as long as necessary to respond

Data Security

I take the security of your information seriously:

• HTTPS: All data transmission is encrypted
• Minimal collection: I only collect what's necessary
• Secure hosting: Website hosted on secure, reputable platforms
• Regular updates: Software and security measures are kept current

Your Rights and Choices

Comments

• You can request removal of your comments at any time
• You control what name you use when commenting
• Comments are moderated to maintain quality and prevent spam

Contact Form Data

• You can request deletion of your contact form submissions
• You can ask for a copy of any information I have about you
• You can request that I stop using your information

Analytics Opt-Out

• You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• You can block analytics through browser settings or ad blockers

Cookies and Tracking

For detailed information about cookies and tracking technologies used on this website, please see our Cookie Policy.

In summary:

• Essential cookies for website functionality
• Analytics cookies for anonymous usage statistics
• No advertising or tracking cookies
• No cross-site tracking or profiling

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact me immediately.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices or applicable laws. When I make significant changes, I will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify users through a prominent notice on the website
• For material changes, provide additional notice as appropriate

I encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how I protect your privacy.

Contact Me

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact me:

• Email: [email protected]
• Contact Page: tinotenda.co/contact

I will respond to your privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.