Privacy Policy
Global Tech Press is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have. Please read it fully before using this website.
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📅 Last Updated: April 16, 2026
This Privacy Policy applies to the website globaltechpress.com and all its pages, articles, and subpages. It is operated by Global Tech Press, founded by Ameer Hamza, CEO of Tekznology.
By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.
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1. What Information We Collect
We collect two types of information: information you provide directly, and information collected automatically when you browse our site.
Information You Provide Directly:
- Your name and email address when you submit a comment or contact form
- Any message content you submit through our Contact Page
- Email address if you subscribe to any future newsletter or notification service
Information Collected Automatically:
- Your IP address and approximate geographic location (country or city level)
- Browser type, operating system, and device type
- Pages visited, time spent on each page, and referring website
- Search terms used to find our website
- Cookie identifiers and session data
Important: We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, payment card details, government identification numbers, or health data at any point on this website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes only:
- To deliver and improve the content and performance of our website
- To understand how readers find and use our articles so we can produce better content
- To respond to enquiries, correction requests, and contact form submissions
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense (see Section 3)
- To monitor site security and prevent spam or abusive behaviour
- To comply with legal obligations in applicable jurisdictions
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for their own marketing purposes. We do not use your data for any automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects on you.
3. Google AdSense and Advertising
Global Tech Press uses Google AdSense to display advertisements on this website. Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
How Google AdSense Works:
- Google uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites across the internet
- These cookies allow Google to track conversions and display personalised advertisements
- Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website
DoubleClick Cookie Disclosure: Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve interest-based ads across the web. This cookie tracks your browsing behaviour to deliver ads that are more relevant to your interests. You can learn more about how Google uses data when you use partner sites at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
How to Opt Out of Personalised Ads:
- Visit google.com/settings/ads to opt out of personalised advertising from Google
- Visit aboutads.info/choices to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies
- Visit youronlinechoices.eu if you are based in the UK or Europe
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent data collection by Google Analytics
Opting out of personalised ads does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements on our site. It means the ads you see will no longer be tailored to your interests and browsing history.
4. Cookies We Use
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site. Global Tech Press uses the following categories of cookies:
| Cookie Type | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | WordPress / GTP | Required for the website to function. Includes session cookies and security tokens. | Session |
| Analytics | Google Analytics | Tracks how visitors interact with our site — pages viewed, time on site, traffic sources. All data is aggregated and anonymised. | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising | Google AdSense / DoubleClick | Used to serve personalised advertisements based on your browsing history and interests across the web. | Up to 2 years |
| Preference | GTP / WordPress | Remembers your settings and preferences such as comment author name and previously viewed content. | Up to 1 year |
| Social Media | X (Twitter) / WhatsApp | Set when you interact with our social sharing buttons or embedded social content. | Session to 90 days |
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website. For full details on managing cookies, visit our Cookie Policy.
5. Third Party Services
Our website integrates with the following third party services. Each has its own privacy policy that governs how it handles your data:
- Google Analytics — Website traffic analysis. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- Google AdSense — Advertising platform. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- WordPress (Automattic) — Website platform and hosting infrastructure. Privacy policy: automattic.com/privacy
- X (Twitter) — Social sharing and channel links. Privacy policy: twitter.com/en/privacy
- WhatsApp (Meta) — Community channel. Privacy policy: whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third party services. We encourage you to review their individual privacy policies before engaging with them.
6. Your GDPR Rights (UK and EU Readers)
If you are located in the United Kingdom or the European Union, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR:
Right to Access
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you at any time.
Right to Rectification
You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold.
Right to Erasure
You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Right to Restrict Processing
You can ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability
You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object
You can object to us processing your data for direct marketing or legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@globaltechpress.com. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or your local EU supervisory authority.
7. Your CCPA Rights (California, USA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Know — You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you
- Right to Delete — You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions
- Right to Opt Out — You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, but Google AdSense may share data with advertising partners
- Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights
Do Not Sell My Information: To opt out of interest-based advertising (which may constitute a “sale” under CCPA), visit Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info/choices. You may also email us at contact@globaltechpress.com with the subject line “CCPA Request.”
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law:
- Contact form submissions — Retained for up to 12 months, then deleted
- Comments — Retained indefinitely unless you request removal
- Analytics data — Retained for up to 26 months in Google Analytics, then automatically deleted
- Cookie data — Duration varies by cookie type as listed in Section 4
- Server logs — Retained for up to 30 days for security monitoring purposes
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised so it can no longer be linked to you.
9. Children’s Privacy
Global Tech Press is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at contact@globaltechpress.com. We will take immediate steps to delete that information from our records.
For users between the ages of 13 and 18, we recommend reviewing this policy with a parent or guardian before using this website.
10. Contact Us About This Policy
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us using the details below. We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 5 business days.
📧 Privacy enquiries: contact@globaltechpress.com
📧 Data deletion requests: contact@globaltechpress.com
📧 GDPR and CCPA requests: contact@globaltechpress.com with subject line “Privacy Request”
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Policy Updates: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.