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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 3, 2025

TinkByte's privacy policy. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

At TinkByte, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 15, 2025.

Who We Are

TinkByte is operated by Emisri Limited. We are a digital tech magazine focused on product development, technology, and startup insights for builders, developers, and founders.

Contact Information:

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Newsletter Subscriptions: When you subscribe to any of our newsletters (TinkByte Weekly, Build Sheet, Stackdown, Signal Drop, System Signal, or our monthly publications), we collect:

  • Your email address
  • Your name (if you choose to provide it)
  • Your preferences and interests (if you specify them)

Contact Forms: When you contact us, we collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your message content
  • Any additional information you choose to share

Comments and Community Participation: When you engage with our content, we may collect:

  • Your name or username
  • Your email address
  • Your comment content
  • Your interaction history

Information Collected Automatically

Website Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our website, including:

  • Pages you visit
  • Time spent on pages
  • Links you click
  • Your browsing patterns
  • Referring websites

Technical Information: We automatically collect:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device information
  • Screen resolution
  • Language preferences

Analytics Data: We use analytics services to understand how our website is used:

  • Google Analytics (with anonymized IP addresses)
  • Basic website performance metrics
  • Content engagement statistics

How We Use Your Information

To Provide Our Services:

  • Deliver newsletters and content you’ve subscribed to
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Improve our website functionality and user experience
  • Analyze content performance and reader engagement

To Communicate With You:

  • Send you newsletters and updates you’ve requested
  • Respond to your questions and feedback
  • Notify you about important changes to our services
  • Share relevant content and insights

To Improve Our Services:

  • Analyze website usage patterns
  • Understand what content resonates with our audience
  • Identify technical issues and improvements
  • Develop new features and content

We process your personal information based on:

  • Consent: When you subscribe to newsletters or contact us voluntarily
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and provide relevant content
  • Contractual Necessity: To deliver services you’ve requested

Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies: We use cookies that are necessary for our website to function properly, including:

  • Session management
  • Security features
  • Basic functionality

Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience.

Newsletter Tracking: We may track email opens and clicks to improve our newsletter content and delivery.

Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party services that help us operate our website and deliver our services:

  • Email service providers (for newsletter delivery)
  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
  • Website hosting and security services

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

Business Transfers: If TinkByte is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

  • Secure data transmission (HTTPS)
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Secure data storage practices

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we take reasonable steps to protect your information.

Your Rights and Choices

Email Communications: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time using the unsubscribe link in each email.

Access and Correction: You can request access to your personal information or ask us to correct any inaccuracies.

Data Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal requirements.

Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at legal@tinkbyte.com.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:

  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
  • Contact inquiries: For up to 2 years for support purposes
  • Website analytics: Anonymized data for up to 26 months
  • Comments and interactions: Until you request deletion

International Data Transfers

Our website is accessible globally, and your information may be processed in different countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

Children’s Privacy

TinkByte is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Sending an email to newsletter subscribers (for significant changes)
  • Updating the “last updated” date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

For data protection inquiries specifically, please include “Privacy Inquiry” in your subject line.

This privacy policy is designed to be transparent and easy to understand. If you have any questions about how we handle your personal information, we’re here to help.

Last updated: July 4, 2025
TinkByte is operated by Emisri Limited