Privacy Policy
We believe privacy is a right, not a feature. Here's exactly what we collect, why, and how you control it.
Overview
Welcome to Tekx ("we," "us," or "our"). We operate tekx.io, a technology review publication covering smartwatches, smart rings, earbuds, and related consumer electronics.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.
We reserve the right to make changes to this policy at any time. We will alert you to any changes by updating the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways: information you provide directly to us, and information collected automatically when you visit our site.
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Submit a comment on an article
- Fill out a contact form
- Register for an account (if applicable)
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our site, certain information is collected automatically by our servers and third-party analytics tools, including:
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes, all of which are either necessary to operate the site or based on your consent:
Communication
Send newsletters, respond to enquiries, and notify you of account activity if you are registered.
Analytics
Understand how readers find and interact with our content so we can improve it.
Security
Monitor for spam, abuse, and fraudulent activity to protect our readers and infrastructure.
Site Performance
Diagnose technical problems, optimise load times, and ensure our site functions correctly on all devices.
Legal Compliance
Meet our legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Use, and cooperate with law enforcement when required.
Content Personalisation
Show you relevant recommendations based on articles you have read (no profiling without consent).
Cookies & Tracking
Our site uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — to improve your experience. Here is a breakdown of the cookie categories we use:
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse all cookies, accept only certain types, or delete cookies that have already been set. Note that restricting cookies may impact site functionality.
For detailed guidance per browser, visit allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Services
We use a small number of trusted third-party services to help operate the site. Each has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data.
Tracks aggregate site usage. We have enabled IP anonymisation. Data is retained for 14 months. Google Privacy Policy →
Stores subscriber email addresses for our newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email.
Filters spam comments. Comment data including IP addresses is passed to Akismet's servers. Akismet Privacy Policy →
Our hosting provider and content delivery network may temporarily log request data (IP, timestamp, URL) for security and performance purposes.
When you click an affiliate link, the network may set a tracking cookie. See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details.
We do not allow these third parties to use your data for their own marketing unless you have explicitly consented through their own mechanisms.
Affiliate Links
Affiliate links are clearly marked throughout the site. When you click an affiliate link:
- You are redirected to the retailer's website.
- The retailer or affiliate network may set a cookie on your device to track the referral.
- If you complete a purchase, we may earn a commission.
- Your purchase price is not affected in any way.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
We also work with other affiliate networks including Commission Junction, ShareASale, Impact, and direct brand partnerships. All commissions are used to fund independent review work — testing products, maintaining the site, and paying our writers fairly.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
When data is no longer required, it is either deleted permanently or anonymised so it can no longer be linked to you.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data. We honour these regardless of jurisdiction — we believe they are reasonable for everyone.
Right to Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data about you.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to Restrict
Ask us to limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within 30 days. We may ask you to verify your identity before fulfilling the request.
California Residents (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know about personal information sold or disclosed, the right to opt out of the sale of personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights. We do not sell personal information. To submit a CCPA request, use our contact form.
Children's Privacy
Tekx is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it as quickly as possible.
Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- HTTPS / TLS encryption on all pages
- Regular software updates and security patching
- Access controls limiting who can access our systems
- Intrusion detection and monitoring
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law.
Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or site features. When we make material changes we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
- Post a notice on our homepage for 30 days.
- Where practical, notify newsletter subscribers by email.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Previous versions of this policy are available upon request.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In the UK this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). In the EU, contact your national data protection authority.