Privacy Policy – Your Data Integrity at ToolsMetric
1. Introduction
At blogs.toolsmetric.com, we take a “privacy-by-design” approach. We understand that our audience consists of tech-savvy individuals who value their digital footprint. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data. By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.
2. Data Collection: What We Collect
We collect information to provide a better service to all our users.
- Voluntary Information: This includes your name and email address when you subscribe to our “Metric Updates” newsletter or leave a comment on a review.
- Automated Information: When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain info about your device, including your IP address, browser type, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device.
- Log Files: We track actions occurring on the Site, and collect data including your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
blogs.toolsmetric.com uses cookies to help us analyze web traffic and identify which pages are being used. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.
- Analytical Cookies: Used to see how visitors move around the website.
- Preference Cookies: Used to remember your settings (like dark mode or language).
- Third-Party Cookies: We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our customers use the Site. You can read more about how Google uses your Personal Information here: [Google Privacy Link].
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To personalize your experience and deliver the type of tech content you are most interested in.
- To improve our website based on technical performance data.
- To send periodic emails regarding software updates, new reviews, and tech news.
- To monitor and prevent any fraudulent activity or “scraping” of our technical data.
5. Data Retention
When you leave a comment or subscribe to our list, we will maintain your Information for our records unless and until you ask us to delete this information.
6. GDPR and CCPA Compliance
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have certain data protection rights.
- Right to Access: You can request copies of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@toolsmetric.com.
7. Security of Your Data
The security of your Personal Information is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. We use SSL encryption and secure servers to protect your data to the best of our ability.
