Last Updated: November 25, 2025
Who We Are
The Technical Master (thetechnicalmaster.com) is a technology publication operated by Technicalmaster Inc. We cover technology news, gaming, gadget reviews, and how-to guides. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with our site, you may provide:
- Newsletter subscriptions: Email address and name (if provided)
- Comments and contributions: Name, email, and content you submit
- Contact forms: Any information you include when reaching out to us
- Guest author submissions: Contact details and professional information when you write for us
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we collect technical information through your browser:
- Usage data: Pages viewed, time spent on site, referring websites, search terms used to find us
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, device identifiers
- Location data: General geographic location based on IP address (country/city level, not precise location)
- Interaction data: Links clicked, videos watched, scroll depth, and how you navigate our content
This data helps us understand which articles resonate, identify technical issues, and improve your reading experience.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) and similar tracking technologies for several purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality, security, and to remember your preferences
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand traffic patterns and content performance through services like Google Analytics
- Advertising cookies: Enable personalized ads and measure ad campaign effectiveness
- Social media cookies: Allow content sharing and show embedded content from platforms like YouTube, Twitter, or Instagram
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Deliver and improve our content based on reader interests
- Send newsletters and updates (only if you’ve subscribed)
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
- Measure content performance and optimize user experience
- Show relevant advertisements that support our free content
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share aggregated, non-identifying statistics about our audience with partners.
Third-Party Services
Advertising Partners
We work with advertising networks that may collect data to serve personalized ads. These partners include Google AdSense and similar services that use cookies to show ads based on your browsing history across different websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising through:
- Google Ads Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
- Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
Note that opting out doesn’t eliminate ads—you’ll still see ads, but they won’t be tailored to your interests.
Analytics Services
We use Google Analytics and similar tools to understand how visitors use our site. These services collect data like page views, session duration, and traffic sources. This information is anonymized and helps us create better content.
Affiliate Programs
When you purchase products through our links, we may earn a commission. The retailer (such as Amazon) may track these referrals, but we don’t receive your personal purchase information—only confirmation that a sale occurred through our link.
Email Service Providers
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email is stored with our email service provider. We use these services only to send you content you’ve requested and manage subscriptions.
Social Media Platforms
When you share our content or interact with embedded social media features, those platforms may collect information about your visit according to their own privacy policies.
Data Retention
We retain different types of data for varying periods:
- Analytics data: Typically retained for 26 months
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Contact form submissions: Generally retained for 2 years unless you request deletion
- Server logs: Usually retained for 90 days for security purposes
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We’ll provide this in a structured, commonly used format.
Correction and Deletion
If the information we have is inaccurate, you can request corrections. You can also request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations that may require us to retain certain information.
Opt-Out Options
- Email communications: Unsubscribe links are included in every newsletter
- Cookies: Adjust settings in your browser or use our cookie consent tool
- Personalized ads: Use the opt-out tools listed in the advertising section above
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” signals. Because there’s no industry standard for how to respond to these signals, our site doesn’t currently respond to them, though you can still use the opt-out methods described above.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13, and we don’t knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
International Users
Our servers are located in the United States. If you access our site from outside the US, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. Data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
European Economic Area (EEA) and UK Users
If you’re in the EEA or UK, our legal basis for processing your information includes:
- Consent: When you’ve given explicit permission (like newsletter signups)
- Legitimate interests: To operate our publication, improve our content, and show non-personalized ads
- Legal compliance: When required by law
You have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Security Measures
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS) across our site
- Secure hosting infrastructure with regular backups
- Access controls limiting who can view personal data
- Regular security monitoring and updates
However, no online platform is 100% secure. We can’t guarantee absolute security, but we take data protection seriously and respond promptly to any breaches.
Changes to This Policy
Technology and privacy regulations evolve. We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be prominently posted on our site. The “Last Updated” date at the top shows when the policy was last revised.
Continued use of our site after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
For privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Page: https://thetechnicalmaster.com/contact-us
- Mail: Technicalmaster Inc., New York, New York, United States
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.
Specific State Privacy Rights
California Residents (CCPA)
California users have specific rights:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it’s used
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt out of the “sale” of personal information (we don’t sell data, but third-party ad partners may share data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] with “California Privacy Rights” in the subject line.
Other US State Laws
If you’re in Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, or other states with comprehensive privacy laws, you may have similar rights. Contact us to exercise these rights.