Privacy Policy

At TechStoryHub, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit https://techstoryhub.com. By using our website, you agree to the terms explained below.

Who We Are

Our website address is:
https://techstoryhub.com

TechStoryHub is a blogging and content platform that shares easy-to-understand stories and updates on technology, business, health, lifestyle, entertainment, AI, and more.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect:

The data shown in the comments form
The visitor’s IP address
Browser user agent string

This information helps us detect spam and keep the site safe.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you are using it.
The Gravatar service privacy policy is available on Automattic’s website.

After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if connected to Gravatar) will be visible publicly along with your comment.

Media

If you upload images to TechStoryHub, please avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors can download images from the website and may be able to extract location data from them.

Cookies

TechStoryHub uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.

If you leave a comment on our site, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. This is for your convenience so you do not have to enter these details again. These cookies last for one year.

If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to check whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is removed when you close your browser.

When you log in:

Login cookies last for two days
Screen preference cookies last for one year
If you select “Remember Me”, your login will stay active for two weeks

If you log out, login cookies are removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie does not store personal data and expires after one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on TechStoryHub may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from other websites.

Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the other website directly. These external websites may:

Collect data about you
Use cookies
Embed third-party tracking
Monitor your interaction with their content

This may happen especially if you are logged into those websites.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties.

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.

How Long We Retain Your Data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are stored indefinitely. This helps us approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them for moderation.

For users who register on our website (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in the user profile.
Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except their username. Website administrators can also view and manage this information.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have an account on TechStoryHub or have left comments, you can:

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Request that we delete your personal data

This does not include data we must keep for legal, administrative, or security reasons.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to protect the website from abuse.

Third-Party Tools and Analytics

We may use tools like Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior and improve content quality. These tools collect non-personal data such as device type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. We recommend checking this page regularly to stay informed.