Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 9, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to FindYourTech 2.0 ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

By using our website at findyourtech.gg, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

FindYourTech

Website: https://findyourtech.gg

Email: Contact via our website

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

Currently, our website does not require user registration or account creation. We do not directly collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or contact details.

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click data, navigation paths
  • Device Information: Browser type, device type, operating system, screen resolution
  • Technical Data: IP address (anonymized), referring website, language preferences
  • Analytics Data: User behavior patterns, content preferences, engagement metrics

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website usage. You can control cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as security, accessibility, and cookie consent preferences.

Examples: Cookie consent settings (fyt_cookie_consent)

Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect anonymized information about user behavior.

Provider: Google Analytics 4 (Measurement ID: G-615KR0PTMX)

Data collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, user flow, content engagement, device and browser information

Retention: 14 months (Google Analytics default)

Privacy: IP anonymization enabled

Marketing Cookies (Requires Consent)

Currently not in use. May be used in the future for advertising and remarketing purposes (e.g., Google Ads). You will be asked for explicit consent before these are enabled.

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
  • Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
  • Using browser extensions that manage cookie consent

Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Website Improvement: Analyze user behavior to enhance content and user experience
  • Content Optimization: Understand which content is most popular and engaging
  • Technical Maintenance: Monitor website performance and fix technical issues
  • Analytics: Generate insights about user demographics and preferences
  • Compliance: Meet legal obligations and protect against misuse

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

  • Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): Analytics and marketing cookies require your explicit consent
  • Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f)): Essential cookies and basic analytics for website improvement
  • Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c)): Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

7. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We use third-party services that may process your data:

Google Analytics 4

Purpose: Website analytics and user behavior analysis

Data processed: Anonymized usage data, device information, page views

Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Data is only shared with service providers necessary for website operation and analytics.

8. Data Retention

We retain data for the following periods:

  • Cookie consent preferences: 12 months
  • Google Analytics data: 14 months (automatic deletion)
  • Server logs: 90 days maximum

After these periods, data is automatically deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are an EU resident, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw cookie consent at any time
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your data protection authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us through our website. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • IP address anonymization in Google Analytics
  • Secure cookie flags (SameSite, Secure)
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Limited data collection (privacy by design)

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States (Google Analytics servers). These transfers are protected by:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions where applicable
  • Privacy Shield successor frameworks

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on our website. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

FindYourTech

Website: https://findyourtech.gg

Email: Contact form on our website

We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by GDPR.

15. Supervisory Authority

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. For EU residents, you can find your authority at:

https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en