TechDiscova (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website discova.tech (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our Site. By using TechDiscova, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly and transparently. If you have any questions, please contact us at discova.tech/contact.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us via our Contact page or email
• Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
• Submit a correction request or editorial feedback
• Enquire about advertising or partnership opportunities

This information may include your name, email address, and the content of your message.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit discova.tech, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Device type and screen resolution
• Clickstream data and interaction patterns on the Site

This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 for more detail).

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive aggregated or anonymised analytics data from third-party services such as Google Analytics to help us understand how the Site is used. We do not purchase or acquire personal data from data brokers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the TechDiscova website
• To respond to enquiries, feedback, or correction requests
• To send newsletters or editorial updates, where you have subscribed
• To analyse site traffic and reader behaviour to improve our content
• To process advertising or partnership enquiries
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
• To comply with applicable legal obligations

We will only use your personal information for the purposes described in this policy, or for purposes that are compatible with those listed above.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable under data protection law, we process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Consent — where you have given us clear permission, such as subscribing to our newsletter
• Legitimate interests — for analytics, site improvement, and editorial communications, where these do not override your rights
• Legal obligation — where we are required to process data to comply with applicable law
• Contract — where processing is necessary to fulfil an agreement with you, such as responding to an advertising enquiry

4. Sharing Your Information

TechDiscova does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers — with trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating the Site (e.g. hosting, analytics, email delivery), under strict data processing agreements
• Advertising partners — aggregated, non-personally identifiable data may be shared with advertising partners for audience measurement purposes
• Legal compliance — where required by law, regulation, or valid legal process
• Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to equivalent privacy protections

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognise your browser, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our Site.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies — necessary for the Site to function correctly (e.g. security, navigation)
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Advertising cookies — used by our advertising partners to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign performance
• Preference cookies — remember your settings and choices across visits

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. You can also opt out of Google Analytics data collection by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

6. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Services

Some pages on TechDiscova contain affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, the retailer or third-party platform may collect data about your visit and purchase. TechDiscova is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before completing any transaction.

Similarly, the Site may embed content or tools from third parties (such as social media widgets or video players) that collect data independently. These third parties operate under their own privacy policies.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Specifically:

• Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe
• Contact form and enquiry data is retained for up to 24 months
• Analytics data is retained in aggregated or anonymised form indefinitely

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure HTTPS connections, access controls, and regular security reviews.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure — request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal requirements
• Restriction — ask us to limit how we process your data in certain circumstances
• Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at discova.tech/contact. We will respond to all valid requests within 30 days.

10. Children’s Privacy

TechDiscova is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete that information.

11. International Data Transfers

TechDiscova is operated from the United Kingdom. If you are accessing the Site from outside the UK or European Economic Area, please be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable regulations.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please get in touch:

TechDiscova Editorial & Privacy Team

Website: discova.tech

Contact Page: discova.tech/contact