Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 14 August 2025
Last Updated: 14 August 2025ice.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how TechHorizon (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, processes, stores, and protects your personal data when you use our website TechHorizon.news (“Website”).

We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and other applicable privacy laws. We value your privacy and will only collect and process your data lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

TechHorizon
Email: dssbih@outlook.com
Address: Breka

3. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a) Information You Provide Directly

Name, job title, and company information.
Email address and contact details.
Information submitted through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or other interactions.

b) Information Collected Automatically

IP address, browser type, device model, operating system.
Website usage details such as pages visited, time spent, and referring websites.
Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 10).

c) Information from Third Parties

Data from social media platforms if you interact with our content there.
Publicly available business contact information relevant to our services.

4. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes, in accordance with the legal bases under the GDPR:

Purpose	Legal Basis
Providing and maintaining the Website	Performance of a contract – Art. 6(1)(b)
Responding to inquiries and requests	Legitimate interest – Art. 6(1)(f)
Sending newsletters and marketing materials	Consent – Art. 6(1)(a)
Personalizing content and improving services	Legitimate interest – Art. 6(1)(f)
Complying with legal obligations	Legal obligation – Art. 6(1)(c)

5. Data Storage and Retention

We store personal data securely on servers located within the European Economic Area (EEA) or with service providers offering GDPR-compliant safeguards.

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe.
Inquiries: up to 12 months after resolution.
Analytics data: retained in aggregated, non-identifiable form.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We will never sell your personal data. We may share it with:

Service Providers – website hosting, analytics, email marketing, and IT support services under binding confidentiality agreements.
Legal and Regulatory Authorities – if required by applicable laws, legal proceedings, or government requests.
Business Transfers – if our business is merged, acquired, or sold, your data may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

7. International Data Transfers

If we transfer personal data outside the EEA, we will ensure an adequate level of protection, including the use of the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or reliance on an adequacy decision by the European Commission.

8. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including:

Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL).
Secure server infrastructure with firewalls and access controls.
Regular vulnerability testing and system monitoring.
Role-based access restrictions for personnel handling personal data.

However, while we strive to protect your data, no transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

9. Users’ Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

Right of Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your data where no longer necessary.
Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we process your data.
Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object – Object to processing for direct marketing or based on legitimate interest.
Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
Right to Lodge a Complaint – File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking tools to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their policies before sharing personal data.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

13. Contact Information

For any questions, requests, or to exercise your rights, contact us at: