Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 19, 2025
This site (ChargedByTech) is a personal tech blog run by "SystemTinker." This policy explains, in plain language, what data is collected, why, and your choices.
Summary
- We don’t run user accounts, comments, or sell data.
- Ads are shown via Google AdSense. Ad cookies are off by default until you choose.
- If you email us, we see your email address so we can reply.
What we collect
- Basic site logs: When you visit, standard logs may include your IP address, browser, device type, pages viewed, and timestamps. We use these to keep the site secure and running.
- Cookies and similar tech: Only for advertising (AdSense) and the consent banner. If analytics are added in the future, this page will be updated first.
- Emails you send: If you contact us, we receive your message and email address to respond.
Advertising (Google AdSense)
- We use Google AdSense to display ads. AdSense may use cookies to measure, prevent fraud, and (with your consent) personalize ads.
- Consent Mode v2: By default, ad-related storage is denied. If you accept via the banner, AdSense may use cookies and personalize ads. If you reject, ads may still appear but without personalization.
- You can change your choice anytime via the consent banner (look for the cookie prompt if it’s visible; clearing your browser storage will reset it).
- Learn how Google uses data: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
- Authorized sellers: We publish ads.txt at /ads.txt.
Legal bases (where applicable, e.g., EEA/UK)
- Consent: For advertising cookies/personalization.
- Legitimate interests: To operate, secure, and measure the basic performance of the website using minimal, non-identifying logs.
Sharing
- Service providers: We may use hosting/CDN and related tools to run the site. They only process data on our behalf.
- Advertising partners: Google AdSense receives pseudonymous data to serve and measure ads.
- We do not sell your personal information.
Retention
- Site logs: Kept for a limited period needed for security and operations, unless law requires longer.
- Emails: Kept as long as needed to handle your request, then archived or deleted.
International transfers
- Our providers (e.g., hosting, AdSense) may process data in multiple countries. We rely on standard protections offered by those providers.
Your choices and rights
- Ads: Control personalized ads using the consent banner or visit https://www.google.com/settings/ads
- Browser controls: You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings.
- Access/erasure: You can request access to or deletion of personal data you’ve shared (e.g., emails). Contact us below.
Security
- We use reasonable measures to protect data. No method is 100% secure.
Children
- This site isn’t directed to children under 13. We don’t knowingly collect data from children.
Changes
- We may update this policy. We’ll change the “Last updated” date above and post the new version here.
Contact
- Email: hello@chargedbytech.com