Summary
GadgetsHalt respects your privacy and is committed to safeguarding any data you share with us. We collect only the information needed to operate our site, analyse performance, and engage with readers. We never sell personal data, and we honour all rights provided under the EU GDPR and the California CCPA. Our advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense, Freestar) and analytics providers (Google Analytics, Parse.ly) may place cookies, but you can opt out at any time. Children under 13 are not our target audience, and affiliate links never influence our editorial choices. Below you’ll find the details of what we collect, why we collect it, and how you remain in control.
1. Scope & Acceptance
This Privacy Policy and Disclaimer (“Policy”) explains how GadgetsHalt (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit gadgetshalt.com or interact with any of our services (collectively, “Services”). By using the Services after 29 May 2025, you consent to the practices described here. If you disagree, please refrain from using the site.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Voluntary Data
- Comments – When you leave a comment, WordPress stores the name and e-mail address you provide. We do not reuse or sell this data.
- Contact Forms (“Ask Us”) – Forms ask for your name and e-mail so we can reply. Data is stored in WordPress and used only for that purpose.
2.2 Automatically Collected Data
- Analytics – We employ Google Analytics 4 and Parse.ly to understand device type, city-level location, pages visited, and on-site behaviour. Data is aggregated and cannot identify you individually.
- Cookies & Ad Tech – Google AdSense labels ads as personalised when based on prior browsing or location. Freestar also collects pseudonymous identifiers to serve relevant ads, as required by its publisher programme (Freestar – Publisher First).
3. Cookies, Beacons & Opt-Out Choices
Third-party partners may set cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to customise ads. You can disable personalisation:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Browser Opt-Out
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) WebChoices / CCPA Tool
Please note that opting out is browser-specific and may not affect other devices.
4. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are directed to users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13, in accordance with COPPA (Federal Trade Commission). If you believe a child has provided us personal data, contact us immediately and we will remove it.
5. Affiliate Disclosure & External Links
GadgetsHalt participates in Amazon Associates and other affiliate programmes. We may earn a commission if you purchase via our links; however, recommendations follow our strict editorial review process and are never paid endorsements. External sites have their own privacy policies—please review them separately.
6. Data Security
We secure traffic with HTTPS (port 443) to encrypt data in transit. We monitor our servers for vulnerabilities and maintain physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards. While no method is 100 % secure, we will notify authorities and affected users of any data breach without undue delay.
7. GDPR & CCPA Rights
- GDPR (EU/EEA) – You may request access, correction, erasure, restriction, portability, or objection to processing (European Data Protection Board).
- CCPA (California) – You may ask what personal data we collect, request deletion, and learn how it is shared (California DOJ). We do not sell personal information.
Send any privacy request to privacy@gadgetshalt.com; we respond within 45 days.
8. Editorial Integrity
Our reviews, how-to guides, and news coverage never accept payment for positive coverage. All content undergoes factual checks before publication. Product specifications rely on official sources, but minor errors may occur; verify critical details with manufacturers.
9. Content Accuracy for Device Specs
Device data reflect Indian market variants unless otherwise noted. Specifications for unreleased or rumoured devices may change after launch. Please notify corrections@gadgetshalt.com of any discrepancies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the latest revision. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact
For questions about this Policy or our data practices: Contact Us
This Privacy Policy & Disclaimer supersedes all prior versions and is effective 29 May 2025.