At TechCertGuide, accessible from https://techcertguide.blog, the privacy of our visitors is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that are collected and recorded by TechCertGuide and how we use it.
TechCertGuide is an educational platform that provides tutorials, guides, and learning resources related to information technology, cloud computing, cybersecurity fundamentals, and professional IT certifications.
Who We Are
The website TechCertGuide is managed by an independent IT professional and is intended for educational and informational purposes only.
Website address:
https://techcertguide.blog
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from users in the following ways:
- When visitors leave comments on the website
- When users voluntarily submit information through contact forms
- Automatically, through analytics and security tools
The personal data collected may include your name, email address, IP address, browser type, and usage behaviour on the website.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on TechCertGuide:
- We collect the data shown in the comments form
- The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string are collected to help with spam detection
An anonymised string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it.
The Gravatar service privacy policy is available on their official website.
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) may be visible publicly alongside your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images published on the site.
Cookies
TechCertGuide uses cookies to enhance user experience.
- Temporary cookies may be set to check browser compatibility
- Login cookies store login information and display preferences
- Cookies related to article editing are used only to identify the post being edited
Cookies do not store sensitive personal data and can be cleared by users at any time through browser settings.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on TechCertGuide may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from third-party websites.
Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the external website directly. These websites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Embed third-party tracking
- Monitor your interaction with the embedded content
TechCertGuide has no control over third-party websites and their data practices.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected is used to:
- Improve website content and user experience
- Monitor website performance and traffic
- Prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
- Respond to user queries and feedback
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties.
Third-Party Services
TechCertGuide may use trusted third-party services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the website.
These services may collect anonymised data including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
This data is used solely for analytics and improvement purposes.
Data Retention
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to help recognise and approve follow-up comments automatically
- Registered user information (if applicable) is stored in user profiles
- Users may view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except usernames
Website administrators may also access this information for management purposes.
Your Data Protection Rights
You have the right to:
- Request an exported copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and administrative obligations
To make a request, please contact us through the website’s contact page.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services to protect the website from abuse and malicious activity.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
TechCertGuide may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us through the Contact TechCertGuide page.