Last Updated: October 10, 2024
At Business Tech Hour (https://businesstechhour.com), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect and how we use, store, and protect it. We are committed to complying with applicable privacy regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and details about how you interact with our website.
- Cookies and Usage Data: Information collected automatically through cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Improve the functionality and performance of the website.
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- Send you updates, newsletters, or other communications (if you have opted in).
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns for improvement.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect the website from fraudulent activity.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (for GDPR Users)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using personal information depends on the context in which it is collected. We process your information because:
- You have given us permission to do so.
- It is necessary to provide services to you.
- It complies with a legal obligation.
- It serves a legitimate business interest, provided that your rights are not overridden.
4. Your Data Protection Rights (for GDPR Users)
If you are a resident of the EEA, you have the following data protection rights:
- Access: You can request access to your personal data.
- Correction: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate data.
- Erasure: You can request that we erase your data under certain conditions.
- Restriction: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
- Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at b.t.hour@businesstechhour.com.
5. California Privacy Rights (for CCPA Users)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect, use, share, or sell.
- Delete your personal data.
- Opt-out of the sale of your personal data.
- Non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights.
To make any requests under the CCPA, please contact us at b.t.hour@businesstechhour.com.
We do not sell personal data of our users.
6. Cookies Policy
Business Tech Hour uses cookies to improve your experience. Cookies are small data files that help us understand your preferences and enhance the functionality of the website.
You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some features of the website.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
8. Data Security
We are committed to protecting your personal data. We use appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
9. Third-Party Links
Business Tech Hour may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to check this page periodically for any updates. The last revision date will always be listed at the top.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: b.t.hour@businesstechhour.com
Website: https://businesstechhour.com