Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Tech Articles is operated by Thanet Digital Limited t/a Techarticles.co.uk, which is the data controller responsible for the personal data described in this policy.

Email: [email protected]
Address: 11 Sandhurst Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 3HR

What Data We Collect

We collect the following personal data when you use Tech Articles and when you purchase subscriptions or individual articles:

Cookie consent preferences: your choices about cookies and similar technologies, recorded through our consent management system (Trustwards).

Device and technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and information about how your device interacts with our website (for example, pages requested and basic technical logs).

Account and purchase data: details needed to provide access to subscriptions and purchased articles, and to manage your purchases (for example, your email address and records of what you purchased).

Payment and billing information: payment-related details needed to process transactions (processed via our payment provider). We do not receive your full payment card details; these are handled by the payment processor.

Marketing email data: your email address and your marketing preferences where you sign up to receive updates and marketing emails from us.

Analytics data (with consent): information about how visitors use our website collected through analytics technologies that require your consent, using pseudonymous identifiers where applicable.

Sources of data:
We collect data directly from you when you enter details on our website, subscribe, purchase an article, or contact us.
We collect some data automatically when you browse our website (such as device and technical data).
We collect data from cookies and similar technologies where you allow them through your cookie preferences.

Whether you must provide data:
Some data is necessary to provide the website and to complete purchases (for example, technical data for site delivery and details needed to process your order). Providing marketing and analytics consent is optional, and you can choose not to consent or to withdraw consent at any time.

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the purposes below, and we rely on the legal bases listed for each purpose.

To provide access to Tech Articles content, including subscription access and individual article purchases (legal basis: contract).

To process orders and payments and to provide purchase-related administration (legal basis: contract).

To respond to your messages and provide customer support related to subscriptions and purchases (legal basis: contract).

To protect our website, users, and business against security threats, misuse, and fraud, and to maintain the stability and integrity of our services (legal basis: legitimate interest).

To understand basic website performance using aggregated statistics derived from technical logs that do not rely on cookies or other technologies that require consent (legal basis: legitimate interest).

To measure and improve how our website is used through analytics technologies that require consent (legal basis: your consent).

To send you marketing emails where you have chosen to receive them (legal basis: your consent). You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.

Who We Share Your Data With

We share personal data only where necessary to operate Tech Articles, provide purchases and subscriptions, and meet the purposes described in this policy.

Stripe (payment processor): We share transaction and payment-related information with Stripe to process payments securely and to handle payment authentication and fraud prevention related to transactions. Stripe processes your personal data in accordance with its own privacy policy.

Complianz (cookie consent tooling): We use Complianz in connection with cookie consent functionality on our website. Where personal data is processed through this tooling (for example, consent-related technical information), it is processed in accordance with the provider’s privacy policy.

Email service providers: We use email service providers to send service emails related to your purchases and subscriptions and, where you have consented, marketing emails. These providers process personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Consent management system (Trustwards): We use our own consent management system (Trustwards) to record and manage your cookie preferences. This data is processed internally and not shared with third parties.

International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may process personal data outside the EU/EEA, including in the United States.

Stripe: Stripe may process personal data in the United States and other countries. Where required, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission for such transfers.

Complianz: Complianz is commonly provided by an EU-based provider; however, depending on configuration and support arrangements, processing may involve access from outside the EU/EEA. Where international transfers occur, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

Our consent management system (Trustwards) is based in Spain (EU), so consent data is not transferred internationally.

How Long We Keep Your Data

Until the lawful reason for processing and retention has passed

Cookie consent records: 10 years (to demonstrate compliance and address potential claims within legal limitation periods)

Security logs and technical records: 12 months

Tax and accounting records: 10 years (legal requirement)

Analytics data: until consent is withdrawn or according to the analytics tool retention settings

Marketing email data: until consent is withdrawn or user unsubscribes

Your Rights

If you are in the EU/EEA, the UK, or Switzerland, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

You can request access to your personal data.
You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
You can ask us to delete your personal data (the “right to be forgotten”).
You can ask us to restrict how we use your personal data.
You can request a copy of certain personal data in a portable format and ask us to transfer it to another provider where this is technically feasible.
You can object to our processing where we rely on legitimate interests.
Where we rely on your consent, you can withdraw consent at any time (this will not affect processing carried out before you withdrew consent).
You have the right not to be subject to automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects you.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

We will respond within one month.

Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects you.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Breach Notification

If we become aware of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you without undue delay. Our notification will describe, where appropriate, the nature of the breach, the likely consequences, and the measures taken or proposed to address it. We maintain procedures to detect, report, and investigate security incidents. If you suspect a security issue, please contact us at [email protected].

How to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority in your jurisdiction. If you are in the UK, this will generally be the UK supervisory authority for data protection. We encourage you to contact us first at [email protected] so we can try to resolve your concern promptly.

Updates to This Policy

We review and update this policy periodically to reflect changes to our practices, services, or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date at the top of this policy shows when it was last changed. If we make significant changes, we will provide notice on our website or by email where appropriate. Changes take effect from the date indicated at the top of this policy. Where processing is based on consent, we will request new consent when required.

Contact Us

Email: [email protected]
Address: 11 Sandhurst Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 3HR
Data Controller: Thanet Digital Limited t/a Techarticles.co.uk