Privacy Policy
At GigaTrendTech, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains the types of data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your options to control it. By using our site, you agree to this policy.
1) Who We Are & Scope
This policy applies to the GigaTrendTech website and all related pages. We are the "data controller" for personal data processed through this site.
2) Data We Collect
a) Information You Provide
- Name and email address when you contact us.
- Any other details you voluntarily send via forms or email.
b) Information Collected Automatically
- Device/browser information, pages visited, and time spent.
- Identifiers via cookies or similar technologies.
- Approximate location (city/country) for analytics purposes.
3) How & Why We Use Your Data (Legal Bases)
- To operate the site and improve performance (legitimate interest/contract performance).
- Analytics to understand usage and improve content (legitimate interest/consent where required).
- Advertising including non-personalized ads in EEA/UK where no consent is given (consent where required).
- Security, fraud prevention, and legal compliance.
4) Cookies & Consent Management
We use Cookiebot to display the cookie banner and store your choices. You can change or withdraw consent anytime via Cookie Settings. Removing/rejecting certain cookies may affect site functionality.
5) Advertising (Google AdSense)
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites.
- Google and its partners use these cookies to serve ads based on your past browsing.
- Manage Google ad personalization at Ads Settings, or opt out of third-party cookies at AboutAds (where applicable).
- In EEA/UK/CH, we only show personalized ads after explicit consent; without it, only contextual/non-personalized ads are shown.
- See how Google uses data: How Google uses information from sites or apps.
6) Analytics (Google Analytics 4)
- GA4 measures usage without storing IP addresses and minimizes data collection.
- Retention: 14 months for user/event data, after which it is automatically deleted.
- Control analytics via our cookie settings or browser-based tracking blockers.
7) Data Sharing
- Service providers (hosting, analytics, fraud prevention) under data protection agreements.
- Ad partners for ad delivery, reporting, and performance measurement.
- Law enforcement/regulators where legally required.
8) Data Retention
- We keep data as long as necessary for the purposes stated, then securely delete or anonymize it.
- GA4: up to 14 months after last activity; security logs may vary per legal requirements.
9) International Data Transfers
Data may be processed outside your country. We use safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses and Data Processing Agreements (e.g., with Google).
10) Your Rights
a) Under GDPR
- Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and portability rights.
- Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
- Complain to your local data protection authority.
b) California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
- Know what categories of personal info we collect, why, and with whom.
- Request deletion (with legal exceptions).
- Opt-out of sale/sharing via Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, and we honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required.
- No discrimination for exercising privacy rights.
11) Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data. However, no online system is 100% secure.
12) Children's Privacy
This site is for general audiences and not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their data; contact us for deletion if we have.
13) Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with the updated date. Continued use means acceptance of the updated version.
14) Contact Us
For questions or to exercise your rights, email gigatrendtechinfo@gmail.com. You can also adjust cookies via Cookie Settings.