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Privacy Policy
Last updated: 26 October 2026 (sample, review before publishing)
noiselesstech ("we", "us") publishes news and commentary at noiselesstech.com. This policy explains what personal data we collect when you use the site, why, and what you can do about it.
Who is responsible
[Legal entity name], [registered address]. Contact: privacy@noiselesstech.com.
What we collect
- Things you give us: your email address if you subscribe to the newsletter; your name, email and message if you write to us or send a tip.
- Things collected automatically: basic technical data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, referring site, time of visit) through server logs and privacy-friendly analytics.
- Cookies: strictly necessary cookies to run the site, and, only with your consent, analytics cookies. See "Cookies" below.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.
Why we use it
- To ask you to confirm your newsletter subscription when email delivery is ready. No subscription becomes active until you confirm it. Future emails will include an unsubscribe link.
- To answer your messages and handle tips (legitimate interest).
- To keep the site secure and understand which articles are read (legitimate interest; analytics only with consent where the law requires it).
- To meet legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal data and we do not use it for third-party advertising profiles.
Who we share it with
Only service providers who run parts of the site for us, under contract: hosting ([hosting provider]), email delivery ([newsletter provider]), analytics ([analytics provider]). They may process data outside your country with appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses).
Protecting sources
Tips sent to tips@noiselesstech.com are read only by the editorial team. We will not reveal a source's identity without their permission, except where the law compels us.
How long we keep it
- Newsletter address: until you unsubscribe.
- Emails and tips: up to [24] months, unless needed for an ongoing story or legal matter.
- Server logs: up to [90] days.
Your rights
Depending on where you live (for example under the GDPR, UK GDPR or CCPA) you can ask to access, correct, delete, or export your data, object to or restrict its use, and withdraw consent. Email privacy@noiselesstech.com; we reply within 30 days. You may also complain to your local data protection authority.
Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| [session] | Keeps the site working | Session |
| [consent] | Remembers your cookie choice | 12 months |
| [analytics] | Counts visits, only with consent | [13] months |
You can change your choice any time via "Cookie settings" in the footer.
Changes
We will post any change on this page and update the date above.