Privacy Policy

HSTech, respects your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

Who We Are

We provide content, resources, and updates related to technology, innovation, and science

Information We Collect

1. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. When visitors leave comments, we collect:

  • Data provided in the comments form (name, email, website).
  • The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent are used for spam detection.

We may use the Gravatar service to display profile pictures. Read Gravatar’s privacy policy here.

2. Media

If you upload images, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract such data from the site.

3. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience.

  • Comment cookies: Save your name, email, and website for convenience (1 year).
  • Login cookies: Store login and screen preferences (2 days – 2 weeks).
  • Content editing cookies: Saved temporarily when editing/publishing posts (1 day).

You can clear cookies anytime through your browser settings.

4. Embedded Content

Articles on our site may include embedded content (videos, images, articles). Embedded content from third-party websites behaves as if you visit those sites directly. They may:

  • Collect your data.
  • Use cookies.
  • Monitor your interaction with embedded content.

5. Analytics & Tracking

We use analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to understand visitor behaviour and improve our content. These tools may collect anonymised data such as:

  • IP address.
  • Browser type and version.
  • Pages visited and time spent.

How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data to:

  • Provide and improve our website content.
  • Moderate comments and prevent spam.
  • Enhance site security and functionality.
  • Understand visitor preferences using analytics.

Who We Share Your Data With

  • Password reset requests: Your IP may be included in the reset email.
  • Spam detection services: Visitor comments may be checked through automated systems.
  • Analytics providers: For understanding site usage (e.g., Google Analytics).

“We do not sell your data to third parties.“

How Long Do We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation purposes.
  • For registered users, we store the information they provide in their profiles. Users can edit or delete their information at any time (except username).

Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

  • Request an exported file of your personal data.
  • Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Withdraw consent for data collection (where applicable).

This excludes data we must retain for legal or security reasons.

Data Protection & Security

We take steps to protect your data using encryption, secure servers, and regular updates.

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact Us

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us:
Email: admin@hstech.io