Consent Policy
Last Updated: June 06, 2025
1. Introduction
At TechJournal, we value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use your personal information. This Consent Policy explains how we obtain, record, and manage your consent.
2. What is Consent?
Consent means giving us permission to collect, use, and process your personal information for specific purposes. Your consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous.
3. How We Obtain Your Consent
We may obtain your consent in several ways, including:
- When you check boxes on our website
- When you subscribe to our newsletter
- When you purchase a subscription
- When you create an account
- When you explicitly agree to our terms and conditions
4. Types of Consent
4.1 Express Consent
Express consent is when you actively and explicitly agree to the processing of your personal information for a specific purpose. For example, when you check a box that says "I agree to receive marketing emails."
4.2 Implied Consent
Implied consent is when your consent is reasonably inferred from your actions or inactions. For example, if you provide your email address when subscribing to our service, we may infer that you consent to receive service-related emails.
5. Withdrawing Consent
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You can do this by:
- Using the "unsubscribe" link in our emails
- Adjusting your preferences in your account settings
- Contacting us directly at [email protected]
Please note that withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. When you first visit our website, we will display a cookie banner asking for your consent to use these technologies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings.
7. Children's Consent
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without appropriate parental consent.
8. Record of Consent
We maintain records of when and how we obtained your consent and what you specifically consented to. This helps us comply with data protection regulations and honor your preferences.
9. Changes to This Consent Policy
We may update this Consent Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes that affect how we use your personal information, we will ask for your consent again.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Consent Policy or how we handle your consent, please contact us at [email protected].