Privacy Policy

Last updated: 5 October 2026

This policy explains what information Gadgetwire ("we", "us") collects when you use this website, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Information we collect

Automatically: your IP address, browser and device type, pages viewed, referring page and timestamps, collected through our hosting provider (Cloudflare) and server logs.

From you: if you use our contact form we collect your name, email address, topic and message.

On your device: your theme choice and saved stories are kept in your browser's local storage. They stay on your device and are not sent to us.

2. Cookies and similar technologies

We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies for site operation, analytics and advertising. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, although some features may then work less well.

3. Push notifications and advertising

This site uses a browser service worker to show advertising, including through browser push notifications, provided by a third-party advertising network. If you allow notifications when prompted, that network may send you ads directly to your device, including when this site is not open. You can withdraw this permission at any time in your browser's site settings (usually under "Notifications" for this domain), which stops further ads from that network.

4. Other advertising and third parties

We may also show ads from other third-party advertising networks. These partners may use cookies, device identifiers and IP address to show and measure ads, including ads based on your interests. Where required by law, such as in the EEA and UK, we ask for your consent first. You can opt out of interest-based advertising at optout.aboutads.info or optout.networkadvertising.org.

5. How we use information

To run and secure the site, understand usage, show advertising, reply to your messages, and comply with legal obligations.

6. Sharing

We share data only with service providers that help us run the site (hosting, analytics, advertising, form delivery) or when required by law. We do not sell personal information for money.

7. Retention

Contact messages are kept for up to 90 days and then deleted. Log and analytics data are kept only as long as needed for security and reporting.

8. Your rights

Depending on where you live (including under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, the GDPR and UK GDPR, and US state laws such as the CCPA), you may have the right to access, correct or delete your personal data, withdraw consent, and opt out of targeted advertising. Email workwithme785@gmail.com and we will respond within a reasonable time.

9. Children

This website is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect their personal data.

10. Security and international transfers

We use reasonable safeguards, but no online service is completely secure. Our providers operate globally, so your data may be processed outside your country.

11. External links

Our stories link to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Changes

We may update this policy and will change the date above when we do.

13. Contact

Privacy questions: workwithme785@gmail.com.