Privacy Policy - Declutter My Tech

Who we are

Declutter My Tech offers practical strategies and expert guidance to help students and professionals streamline, organize, and optimize their digital lives.

Comments

At Declutter My Tech, we value your engagement and encourage thoughtful discussion. To ensure transparency and protect your privacy, this policy explains how we handle comments submitted on our website.

1. Information Collected

When you leave a comment, we may collect the following:

Your name (as provided)
Email address (if submitted)
Website URL (optional)
Comment content
IP address and browser details (for spam detection and security)

2. Use of Information

The information collected through comments may be used to:

Display your comment publicly on our site
Respond to inquiries or feedback
Prevent spam, fraud, or abusive activity
Improve site functionality and user experience

3. Public Visibility

Comments are visible to all visitors of the site.
Any personal information you choose to share within the comment itself will also be publicly visible. We advise against sharing sensitive details.

4. Moderation

We reserve the right to:

Review, edit, or remove comments that are offensive, spam, or unrelated to the discussion
Block users who repeatedly violate community standards

5. Data Retention

Comments and their associated metadata are retained indefinitely to maintain discussion history.
If you wish to have your comment removed, you may contact us directly.

6. Third-Party Services

Comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
We do not sell or share comment information with third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request removal of your comments
Request details of the information we store about you
Contact us regarding any privacy concerns

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Comments Privacy Policy, please reach out at: contact@decluttermytech.com

Media

At Declutter My Tech, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any media you choose to share on our website. This policy outlines how we handle images, videos, and other media files uploaded by users.

1. Media Uploads

If you upload images or other media to the website, you should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract location information from publicly posted media.
Uploaded media may be visible to the public if submitted through comments, forums, or other community features.

2. Use of Media

Uploaded media may be used to:

Display your contributions publicly on our website
Support discussions, feedback, or resources shared within our community
Improve user engagement and experience

We will not sell, license, or share your media with third parties for commercial purposes without your explicit consent.

3. Moderation

We reserve the right to:

Review, edit, or remove media that is inappropriate, offensive, harmful, or unrelated to the discussion
Restrict users who repeatedly upload unauthorized or harmful content

4. Intellectual Property

By uploading media, you confirm that you own the rights to the content or have permission to share it.
You grant Declutter My Tech a limited license to display and distribute your media on our website.

5. Data Retention

Media files and related metadata are stored for as long as they are displayed on our site.
You may request removal of your uploaded media at any time by contacting us.

6. Third-Party Services

Uploaded media may be scanned by automated systems (e.g., spam or malware detection tools).
We do not share uploaded media with third parties, except where required by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request removal of your uploaded media

Request details of any data associated with your media

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and ensure the website functions properly. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve performance, and provide insights into user behavior.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies – Required for basic website functionality (e.g., navigation, security).
Performance & Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve content and usability.
Functionality Cookies – Remember your preferences (such as language or display settings).
Third-Party Cookies – May be used by services we integrate, such as analytics or embedded content (e.g., YouTube, social media).

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Provide a secure and reliable website experience
Measure traffic and performance of our content
Save user preferences for a personalized experience
Detect and prevent spam or malicious activity

4. Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Please note:

Disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality of our website.
Instructions for managing cookies vary by browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, etc.).

5. Third-Party Services

Some cookies may be set by trusted third-party providers (e.g., Google Analytics). These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of their cookies.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update our Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page.

Embedded content from other websites

Our website may include embedded content from third-party platforms (such as videos, images, articles, or social media posts). This policy explains how such embedded content works and how it may affect your privacy.

1. What Is Embedded Content?

Embedded content refers to media or interactive features displayed on our site but hosted by another website (e.g., YouTube videos, social media widgets, or external articles).

2. How Embedded Content Works

Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you were visiting the third-party website directly.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, or embed additional third-party tracking.
They may also monitor your interaction with the embedded content, especially if you have an account with them and are logged in while viewing it.

3. Information Collected by Third Parties

When interacting with embedded content, the third-party provider may collect:

Your IP address and device information
Your browsing behavior on our site
Whether you are logged into their platform
Interaction details (e.g., likes, shares, video views)

4. Our Responsibility

We do not control the data collection or tracking practices of these third-party sites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party platforms whose embedded content you interact with on our site.

5. Limiting Data Sharing

If you wish to reduce data collection, consider logging out of third-party accounts before viewing embedded content.
You may also use browser privacy settings or extensions to block certain trackers.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy if our use of embedded content changes. Updates will be posted on this page.

Who we share your data with

We take your privacy seriously. We only share your personal information when necessary to operate our website, provide our services, or comply with legal obligations.

1. Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate and maintain our website. These may include:

Hosting providers (to keep the site online and secure)
Analytics providers (to understand site usage and improve content)
Spam detection services (to prevent abuse in comments or form submissions)
Email services (to send newsletters or respond to inquiries)

All service providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are only permitted to use your data for the services they provide to us.

2. Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, or court order, or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

3. Security & Protection

We may share data when necessary to:

Detect, prevent, or address fraud, technical issues, or security risks
Protect the rights, property, or safety of Declutter My Tech, our users, or the public

4. No Sale of Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

5. Third-Party Embedded Content

If you interact with embedded content (e.g., videos, social media posts), the third-party provider may collect data about you directly, according to their own privacy policies.

6. Your Rights

You may request details about what data we hold and how it is shared. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of your personal information where applicable.

How long we retain your data

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, or support essential business operations.

1. Comments

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely.
This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically, rather than holding them in a moderation queue.

2. Media Uploads

Uploaded images, videos, or other files are retained as long as they are displayed on our site.
You may request removal of your uploaded media at any time.

3. Contact Forms & Communications

Messages submitted through contact forms may be stored for up to 12 months for customer service and record-keeping purposes.
Emails and related correspondence may be retained longer if necessary for business or legal reasons.

4. Analytics Data

Anonymous analytics and tracking data may be retained for up to 24 months to help us improve site performance and user experience.

5. User Accounts (if applicable)

For registered users (if our site offers this feature), we store the personal information provided in their user profile.
Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username which cannot be changed.
Administrators can also access and modify this information.

6. Data Removal Requests

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal or security requirements. Please contact us to submit such a request.

7. Security & Backups

Backups are secured and only accessible to authorized personnel.

Data stored in backups may remain for up to 90 days before being overwritten, even after deletion from the main system.

What rights you have over your data

We respect your privacy and are committed to ensuring you have control over your personal information. Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

1. Access to Your Data

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, including any information you have provided to us.

2. Correction of Data

If any personal data we hold is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we update or correct it.

3. Deletion of Data

You may request that we delete your personal information, including comments, media uploads, or account details (if applicable), unless we are required to retain it for legal, security, or administrative purposes.

4. Restriction of Processing

You may request that we limit how we use your data, for example, while we are verifying the accuracy of your information or handling an objection you have raised.

5. Objection to Processing

You may object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, such as analytics or marketing (if applicable).

6. Data Portability

Where applicable, you may request a copy of your personal data in a commonly used, machine-readable format, and you may transfer that data to another service provider.

7. Withdrawal of Consent

If we rely on your consent to process your data (e.g., email subscriptions), you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

8. Automated Decisions

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

9. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: contact@decluttermytech.com

Where your data is sent

We may transfer your data to trusted third-party services and systems to help us operate our website efficiently and securely.

1. Spam Detection & Security

Visitor comments, form submissions, and certain interactions may be checked through automated spam and malware detection services.
These services may process your data to identify and prevent abusive activity.

2. Hosting & Infrastructure

Our website is hosted by third-party providers who may process and store your data on their secure servers.
Hosting providers are bound by confidentiality and security obligations.

3. Analytics & Performance Tools

We may use analytics providers (such as Google Analytics or similar services) to understand website traffic and usage.
These providers may process anonymized or pseudonymized data outside your country of residence.

4. International Transfers

If your data is transferred outside your country (for example, to data centers or service providers in other regions), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place.
This may include compliance with recognized frameworks such as the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), or equivalent protections.

5. Legal & Compliance

We may send your data to legal authorities if required to comply with laws, regulations, or valid legal processes.

6. No Unnecessary Sharing

We do not send your data to advertisers or unrelated third parties for marketing purposes.