Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Technology Consortium, LLC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website tech-consortium.net or use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website and services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our website or services.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website, through email, telephone, or other electronic means, and in person at our offices or other locations. We comply with applicable privacy laws, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable federal and state privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out forms on our website
• Contact us via email, phone, or mail
• Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing lists
• Request information about our services
• Register for events or webinars

The types of personal data we may collect include:

• Identification Information: First name, last name, username
• Contact Information: Email address, phone number, mailing address
• Professional Information: Job title, company name, industry
• Communication Preferences: How you prefer to be contacted

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click paths
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Referral Information: How you found our website (search engine, link, etc.)
• Log Data: Access times, pages viewed, referring URLs

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:

• Business partners and affiliates
• Social media platforms (if you connect through social media)
• Marketing and advertising partners
• Data enrichment services

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing Services: To respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and deliver requested services
• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Website Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve user experience
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Marketing: To display relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness
• Analytics: To understand trends and improve our business offerings

We will not use your personal information for purposes that are materially different from those disclosed at the time of collection without your consent.

4. Who Has Access to Your Data

We may share your information with the following parties under these circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as web hosting, email delivery, analytics, and customer support
• Business Partners: We may share information with partners who help us provide services to you
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Protection of Rights: We may share data to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website and services may use third-party services that collect, use, and share your data. These include:

5.1 FormSubmit

We use FormSubmit (formsubmit.co) to process contact form submissions. When you submit a form, your information is transmitted to FormSubmit's servers and then forwarded to us. FormSubmit may temporarily store your submission data for processing purposes. For more information, see the FormSubmit Privacy Policy.

5.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5.3 Google Ads

We use Google Ads to display advertisements. Google Ads uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

5.4 Microsoft Advertising

We use Microsoft Advertising (Bing Ads) to serve advertisements. Microsoft uses cookies and similar technologies to provide targeted advertising. You can opt out of personalized ads from Microsoft by visiting the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard.

5.5 Social Media Plugins

Our website may contain social media plugins from platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. When you interact with these plugins, the respective social media platform may collect information about you according to their privacy policies.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS technology
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
• Secure data storage in controlled environments
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

If you have reason to believe that your personal information has been compromised, please contact us immediately at admin@tech-consortium.net.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our site.

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These include session management, security, and accessibility cookies.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous statistical data.
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to provide enhanced functionality.

7.2 Managing Cookies

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject all non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View existing cookies and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies altogether

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

7.3 Do Not Track

Our website may respond to "Do Not Track" signals from your browser. If you enable Do Not Track in your browser settings, we will limit the tracking of your browsing activity to the extent possible while still providing essential website functionality.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 Right to Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We will provide this information within 30 days of receiving a verifiable request.

8.2 Right to Correction

You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information about you.

8.3 Right to Deletion

You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions such as legal retention requirements.

8.4 Right to Portability

You have the right to request that we provide your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

8.5 Right to Restrict Processing

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

8.6 Right to Object

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.

8.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on consent for processing, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

8.8 Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

9. How to Delete Your Data

If you would like us to delete your personal information, you can submit a deletion request using any of the following methods:

When submitting your request, please include:

1. Your full name
2. Email address associated with your account or interactions with us
<3>A clear statement that you are requesting deletion of your personal information
3. Verification of your identity (such as a copy of government-issued ID or answering security questions)

We will process your request within 30 days and confirm the deletion of your information. Please note that some information may be retained for legal compliance, fraud prevention, or legitimate business purposes.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Providing our services to you
• Complying with legal, tax, and accounting obligations
• Resolving disputes and enforcing our agreements
• Maintaining business records for audit and compliance purposes

10.1 Retention Periods

• Contact Form Submissions: Retained for 3 years from the date of submission
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
• Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Cookie Data: Maximum of 13 months from last visit
• Financial Records: Retained for 7 years as required by law

10.2 Data Deletion

After the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal information. If you would like us to delete your information sooner, please submit a data deletion request as described in Section 9.

11. Contact Information for Privacy Inquiries

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days. For residents of the European Economic Area (EEA), you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify you of material changes via email or prominent notice on our website
• Obtain your consent for changes that materially affect your rights

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information. Your continued use of our website and services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Last Updated Date

This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 1, 2026.

Previous versions of this Privacy Policy are available upon request by contacting us at admin@tech-consortium.net.