Privacy Policy

Last updated: 13/08/2024

Guidantech (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website guidantech.com (the “Website”), which includes both the sale of gadgets and consumer electronics, as well as the posting of blog content such as tech news, tips, reviews, and other related information (collectively, “Services”).

By using our Website and Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

1.1 Information You Provide

Personal Details: Name, address, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you make a purchase, register an account, or subscribe to our newsletter.
Payment Information: Credit/debit card details, PayPal information, or other payment details when you make a purchase.
Account Information: Username, password, and other account-related information if you register with us.
Communications: Any correspondence or inquiries you send to us, including comments or feedback on blog posts.
Content Submissions: Information you provide when submitting comments, reviews, or other content on our blog.

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and interactions with blog posts or products.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our Website and store certain information. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

Payment Processors: We may receive information from third-party payment processors regarding your transactions with us.
Social Media: If you connect with us through social media platforms, we may collect information from your social media profile in accordance with your privacy settings on those platforms.
Content Partners: We may receive information from third-party partners who assist us in delivering content, such as guest bloggers or content syndication services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

2.1 To Provide Our Services

Process your orders and payments.
Deliver products and services you have purchased.
Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries.
Publish and manage blog content, including reviews, tips, and tech news.

2.2 To Improve Our Services

Analyze usage data to improve our Website, blog content, and Services.
Personalize your experience on our Website, including content recommendations and product suggestions.

2.3 Marketing and Communications

Send you promotional materials, newsletters, and updates related to our products, services, and blog content, where you have consented to receive them.
Notify you of changes to our Services or policies.

2.4 Legal Compliance

Comply with legal obligations, such as maintaining records for tax purposes.
Prevent and detect fraud or other illegal activities.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

3.1 Service Providers

Third-Party Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our Services, such as payment processors, delivery companies, IT service providers, and content management systems. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to keep your information secure and use it only for the purposes we specify.

3.2 Legal Requirements

Law Enforcement: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

3.3 Business Transfers

Mergers and Acquisitions: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred to the new entity as part of the transaction.

3.4 Content Partners

Content Collaborators: If you engage with content on our blog, such as leaving comments or submitting guest posts, your information may be shared with our content partners or displayed publicly in connection with your submission.

4. Security of Your Information

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

5.1 Right to Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you and to check that we are lawfully processing it.

5.2 Right to Rectification

You have the right to request correction of any incomplete or inaccurate information we hold about you.

5.3 Right to Erasure

You have the right to request that we delete or remove your personal information where there is no good reason for us to continue processing it.

5.4 Right to Object

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information where we are relying on a legitimate interest (or those of a third party).

5.5 Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

5.6 Right to Data Portability

You have the right to request the transfer of your personal information to you or to a third party in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

5.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Email Address]. We may need to request specific information from you to help us confirm your identity and ensure your right to access the information (or to exercise any of your other rights).

6. Retention of Your Information

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements, as well as the continued operation of our blog content.

7. International Transfers

Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country where the data protection laws may differ. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users, provide a better browsing experience, and analyze usage patterns. Cookies are also used to personalize content and ads, provide social media features, and analyze our traffic. For detailed information on the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in response to changing legal, technical, or business developments. The most current version will be available on our Website, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.