Privacy Policy

The Technology Guru ("The Technology Guru," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at thetechnologyguru.com (the "Site") or otherwise interact with us, including through our contact forms, email, or phone.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

When you fill out our contact form, request a consultation, or otherwise reach out to us, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Company name
• Service(s) of interest (e.g., Website Development, Mobile App, CRM, E-commerce, Integrations)
• Message content and any other details you choose to share
• Phone number, if provided

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring/exit pages
• Date and time of visit
• General geographic location (inferred from IP address)

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Site, analyze usage trends, and support functionality such as analytics tools. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information about our services.
• Schedule consultations and manage our client relationships.
• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
• Send project-related communications, proposals, or follow-ups.
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the Site's performance and content.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security concerns.

We do not sell your personal information.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery, analytics, and customer relationship management (CRM) tools — solely to help us operate our business.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of company assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of The Technology Guru, our clients, or others.
• With Your Consent: In any other circumstances where we have your consent to do so.

We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes without your consent.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including maintaining business records, responding to inquiries, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your information.
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information.
• Request a copy of your information in a portable format.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10 below. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom: If applicable, we process personal data based on legitimate interests, consent, or the necessity to perform a contract. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Residents of California and other U.S. states with privacy laws: You may have rights under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and similar state statutes, including the rights described above and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including our social media profiles (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) and client project pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is intended for business audiences and is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

9. International Users

The Technology Guru is based in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

10. Contact Us

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

The Technology Guru 500 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Phone: (448) 305-5933

Email: [email protected]

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend having this document reviewed by a qualified attorney to ensure compliance with all applicable laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other regional privacy regulations) relevant to your business operations before publishing.