Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

TechMinds ("we", "our", "us") operates the website techminds.cn ("the site"). We are an independent publication headquartered in Singapore. For privacy questions, contact privacy@techminds.cn.

2. Information we collect

We collect the following categories of data:

• Server logs — IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited. Retained 30 days.
• Cookies — first-party session cookies and third-party advertising cookies (see section 4).
• Email (if you contact us) — used only to respond to your inquiry, not added to any marketing list.
• Aggregate analytics — anonymized page-view counts via Google Analytics 4.

3. How we use your data

We use collected data only to:

• Operate, secure, and improve the site.
• Respond to direct inquiries.
• Generate anonymous traffic analytics.

We do not sell, rent, or trade user data to any third party.

4. Cookies and advertising

We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our site or other sites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website. Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network privacy policy.

5. Affiliate disclosure

TechMinds is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and the AliExpress Affiliate Program. These affiliate advertising programs are designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to AliExpress and Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate commissions never influence our editorial recommendations.

6. Your rights (GDPR / CCPA)

If you are in the EU/EEA, UK, or California, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Object to processing or request data portability.
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@techminds.cn with the subject "Data Request". We respond within 30 days.

7. Data retention

Server logs: 30 days. Email correspondence: 2 years. Aggregated analytics: indefinite (anonymized). We do not retain raw IP addresses beyond the 30-day server-log window.

8. Children's privacy

TechMinds is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us at privacy@techminds.cn and we will delete it within 7 days.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as our practices or applicable law evolves. Material changes will be posted here with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

Email: privacy@techminds.cn
Postal: 10 Anson Road, #20-01, International Plaza, Singapore 079903
Response time: within 30 days