Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Scope

Welcome to TECSmith. I am committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

This Privacy Policy applies to my website (https://www.tecsmith.info) and all related software applications, mobile apps, and web services created by me, Thomas EC. Smith (collectively, the "Applications"). By using my Applications, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information I Collect

To provide and improve my Applications, I may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Data: Information you voluntarily provide (e.g., email address, name) when creating an account or contacting me.
• Usage Data: Diagnostic data, interactions, and analytics automatically collected when using my Applications to help me improve performance and user experience.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers to ensure app compatibility and troubleshoot issues.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: I use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity and store certain information. For more detailed information, please read my Cookie Policy.

3. How I Use Your Information

I process your personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving my Applications.
• Managing user accounts and providing customer support.
• Fulfilling legal obligations and enforcing my Terms and Conditions.

I do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Data Deletion Policy

You have the absolute right to request the deletion of your personal data. I provide straightforward ways to ensure you maintain control over your information:

• In-App Deletion: If applicable, you can delete your account and associated data directly within the Application's account settings.
• Manual Request: You can request complete data erasure at any time by reaching out via my Contact Page and including "Data Deletion Request" at the start of your message.

Upon receiving a deletion request, I will permanently remove your personal data from my active systems within 30 days, except where retention is strictly required by law.

5. GDPR Compliance & Your Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, you have specific data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access, update, or delete the information I have on you.
• The right of rectification if your information is inaccurate or incomplete.
• The right to object to my processing of your personal data.
• The right of restriction to request that I restrict the processing of your personal information.
• The right to data portability to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

6. Data Security and Retention

I aim to protect your personal information through a system of organizational and technical security measures. I keep your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Third-Party Services

My Applications may use third-party services (such as Google Play Services, hosting providers, or analytics platforms) that have their own privacy policies addressing how they handle such information. I recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies to understand their data practices.

8. Updates To This Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or legal obligations. I will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date below or through in-app notifications.

9. Related Policies

For more information on the rules governing the use of my Applications, please see my Terms of Service. To read about my commitment to digital inclusion, view my Accessibility Policy.