World Tech Magazine (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website https://worldtechmagazine.com (the “Site”) and is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, subscribe to our newsletter, comment on articles, or interact with our services.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Name and email address when subscribing to our newsletter or tech alerts
• Comments / username (if you choose to comment on articles)
• Contact information when you send us emails, inquiries, or tips

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, referring/exit pages, clickstream behavior
• Cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section below)

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from analytics providers (Google Analytics), advertising partners, social media platforms (when you interact with our embedded posts), and comment systems (e.g., Disqus, if used).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, improve, and personalize the Site
• To send newsletters, tech updates, and promotional content (you can unsubscribe anytime)
• To respond to comments, inquiries, and support requests
• To analyze site usage and trends (analytics)
• To display relevant advertisements (contextual & interest-based)
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Types include:

• Essential cookies – necessary for site functionality
• Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising cookies – used by ad partners to show relevant ads
• Functional cookies – remember preferences (dark mode, font size, etc.)

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit some site features.

We also support Global Privacy Control (GPC) and other opt-out preference signals where technically feasible.

4. Advertising

We display advertisements through third-party ad networks. These partners may use cookies and tracking technologies to serve interest-based ads based on your browsing behavior across sites. For more information and opt-out options, visit:

• YourAdChoices: youradchoices.com
• Network Advertising Initiative: networkadvertising.org

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers (hosting, email services, analytics, ad tech)
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect rights/safety
• Business partners in case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction (including the United States). We use appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) when required by law.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• Access, correction, or deletion of your personal data
• Opt-out of marketing emails (unsubscribe link in every email)
• Opt-out of certain data processing (including sales/sharing under CCPA/CPRA, VCDPA, etc.)
• Non-discrimination for exercising rights

GDPR/UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and similar laws may provide additional rights. To exercise your rights, contact us at the email below.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is kept until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is typically retained for 14–26 months.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data.