Privacy Policy | TechSheet

This Privacy Policy explains how TechSheet (https://techsheet.vercel.app) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. By using TechSheet, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected

Usage data — pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, browser type, and device type, collected via Google Analytics.
Cookies — small files stored in your browser used for analytics and advertising preferences.

Provided by You

Account data — if you sign in with Google, we receive your name and email address via Firebase Authentication.
Comments and likes — content you submit on blog posts, stored in Firebase Firestore.
Email address — if you subscribe to our newsletter.

2. How We Use Your Information

To operate and improve the website
To understand how readers use the site (Google Analytics)
To display relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)
To enable comments and likes on posts (Firebase)
To send updates if you have subscribed (newsletter)

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand site traffic and reader behaviour. Google Analytics sets cookies and collects anonymised usage data. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy

4. Google AdSense & Advertising

TechSheet displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to show ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising at google.com/settings/ads or via aboutads.info.

5. Firebase

We use Google Firebase for authentication, comments, and likes. Firebase may collect device and usage data as described in Google's privacy policy. Data stored in Firebase (comments, likes) is associated with your Google account when you are signed in.

6. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential — required for the site to function (theme preference, authentication session).
Analytics — Google Analytics cookies to measure site traffic.
Advertising — Google AdSense cookies for ad personalisation.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work correctly.

7. Third-Party Links

Blog posts may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.

8. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for 14 months (Google Analytics default). Firebase data (comments, likes) is retained until you request deletion. We will delete your data upon request.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Opt out of analytics and advertising cookies
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.

10. Children's Privacy

TechSheet is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of TechSheet after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or data requests, contact us at: thangamariappancse@gmail.com