Privacy Policy (Last Updated: 19 September 2025)

Who We Are

  • TechLalu.in is an Indian tech website that publishes simple guides, reviews, and tips about smartphones, apps, and internet tools.

  • Contact: hello@techlalu.in

  • Contact Page: /p/contact.html

What This Policy Covers

  • What data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, how we share it, and choices available to readers.

  • Applies to TechLalu.in and any page that links to this policy.

Information We Collect

  • Information provided by readers: name, email, and message content via email or contact form.

  • Usage data: pages viewed, time on page, referring URLs, device/browser type, approximate location (city/region), and other analytics metrics.

  • Cookies and similar technologies: used for functionality, analytics, and advertising.

  • Comments/UGC: if enabled, we may collect comment form data plus visitor IP and browser user-agent string to detect spam.

How We Use Information

  • To reply to messages, support requests, and feedback.

  • To operate, secure, and improve the website and content.

  • To measure performance and understand what readers find useful.

  • To show ads, limit ad frequency, and prevent fraud/abuse.

  • To comply with law, enforce terms, and protect users.

Cookies and Tracking

  • Essential cookies: required for site functions and security.

  • Analytics cookies: measure visits and improve content.

  • Advertising cookies: deliver and measure ads; may personalize ads.

  • Choices: browsers allow blocking/deleting cookies; ad settings can be managed via browser or industry tools.

Advertising and Google Services

  • We may use ad partners/platforms that set cookies or read device identifiers.

  • Ads remain non-intrusive and user-first.

  • If Google AdSense/Ads is used, it may personalize ads; users can manage personalization via Google account or industry opt-out pages.

Analytics

  • We may use privacy-respecting analytics tools.

  • Data is aggregated to improve content, site speed, and usability.

Legal Bases (EEA/UK Visitors)

  • Consent: for non-essential cookies/ads where required.

  • Legitimate interests: security, analytics (aggregate), service improvement, fraud prevention.

  • Contract/requests: responding to user queries.

  • Legal obligations: compliance and enforcement.

Data Retention

  • Contact messages: kept until resolved, then securely deleted/archived.

  • Analytics data: retained per tool defaults and business needs.

  • Cookies: persist as per lifespan unless cleared earlier by the user.

Sharing and Disclosure

  • Service providers: hosting, analytics, email, ads (under safeguards).

  • Legal: to comply with laws, requests, or protect rights/safety.

  • Business changes: data may transfer if TechLalu.in ownership changes.

Children’s Privacy

  • TechLalu.in is for general audiences; we don’t knowingly collect data from under-13 children.

  • Guardians may request deletion if such data is found.

Your Choices and Rights

  • Emails/forms: optional details; only used for replies.

  • Cookies: managed via browser settings.

  • Regional rights: users may request access, correction, deletion, or restriction (email hello@techlalu.in).

Security

  • Reasonable technical/organizational measures protect data.

  • No method is 100% secure; protections are continuously improved.

Third-Party Links

  • Articles may link to external sites/tools; their privacy practices are not covered.

International Transfers

  • Data may be processed outside India; safeguards are applied per laws.

Do Not Track (DNT)

  • Browsers may send DNT signals; responses vary by region/law.

Changes to This Policy

  • Updates may reflect changes in practices/laws.

  • “Last Updated” date shows the latest version; major changes are highlighted.

Contact Us

  • Email: hello@techlalu.in

  • Contact Page: /p/contact.html

  • Include your name, reply email, and relevant URLs for faster response.

Optional Regional Disclosures

  • India: Aligning with Indian data protection norms; requests accepted via email.

  • EEA/UK: Users may contact their Data Protection Authority.

  • California (CCPA/CPRA): We don’t sell/share personal data. CA residents may request access/deletion via hello@techlalu.in.

How to Display This on Your Site

  • Link “Privacy Policy” in footer and data collection pages.

  • Add cookie notice if non-essential cookies are used (as required by law).

  • Keep the policy updated when tools, ads, or practices change.