Last updated: 12 December 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how TechBre (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit https://www.techbre.com (the “Site”).
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
Who we are
TechBre is a global tech blog covering smart home, networking and Wi-Fi, PCs and laptops, entertainment and streaming, and practical how-to guides and fixes.
Our website address is: https://www.techbre.com.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us using the details provided on our Contact page.
Information we collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use the Site:
Information you provide directly
- When you leave a comment or contact us, you may provide your name, email address, website URL, and any content you submit.
- If you create an account (where available), you may also provide a username and profile information.
Technical and usage data
When you visit the Site, standard technical information may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Referring website and exit pages
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- Date and time of your visit
This information is generally aggregated and used to understand how visitors use the Site.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymised string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service, if you use it, to check if you have a profile there. After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if any) may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the Site, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the Site can download and extract location data from images.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site and improve your experience.
Examples of how cookies are used:
- If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies so you do not need to re-enter them next time. These cookies typically last for one year.
- If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie may be set to check whether your browser accepts cookies. It does not contain personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
- When you log in, cookies are used to save your login information and screen display choices. Login cookies usually last for two days, while screen options cookies may last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login may persist for up to two weeks.
- If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie may be stored in your browser which simply includes the post ID of the article you edited. It usually expires after one day.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the Site.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this Site may include embedded content (for example, videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited the other website directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. You should review their privacy policies separately.
Analytics
We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics or similar tools) to help us understand how visitors use the Site and to improve content and performance.
These tools may collect information such as:
- Your IP address (which may be anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and device type
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Links clicked and navigation paths
Analytics providers process this data on our behalf and may use cookies or similar technologies. You can usually opt out of certain analytics tracking via your browser settings or the provider’s own opt-out mechanisms.
Affiliate links and advertising
TechBre participates in affiliate and partner programs. Some of the links on our Site are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate programs and ad partners may use cookies, tracking pixels, or similar technologies to track clicks and sales generated from the Site. These third parties have their own privacy policies and data practices. We encourage you to review those policies on their websites.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share limited data with:
- Service providers who help operate and maintain the Site (for example, hosting providers, security services, analytics providers, email services, and spam detection tools).
- Affiliate and advertising partners to track referrals and performance, where applicable.
- Authorities or legal bodies when required to comply with the law, enforce our terms, or protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
- Password reset services where, if you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
All such third parties are expected to handle data in line with applicable privacy regulations.
How long we retain your data
- If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognise and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- For users that register on the Site (if any), we store the personal information they provide in their user profile. Users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Site administrators can also see and edit that information.
- Log files, security records, and analytics data may be retained for a reasonable period necessary to operate, secure, and improve the Site.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this Site or have left comments, you may request:
- An exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided.
- That we erase any personal data we hold about you.
This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information on our Contact page.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service and other security tools. Data may be processed on servers located in different countries, depending on where our service providers operate.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is handled securely and in accordance with this Policy.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we handle your information.
