Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 3, 2025
Last Updated: December 3, 2025

DoTrendz respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit dotrendz.com, read articles, subscribe to newsletters, or interact with our content. By using our site, you agree to these practices.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly:

• Newsletter subscriptions: email address

• Contact form submissions: name, email address, message content (when contact form available)

• Article comments: name, email (optional), comment text

• Social media interactions: profile information when sharing on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Medium, or Quora

Automatically Collected Information:

• Device and browser details: IP address, browser type/version, operating system, screen resolution

• Usage patterns: pages visited, time spent on site, referral sources, internal search queries

• Approximate location: city/country level from IP address (no precise GPS tracking)

• Cookies and similar technologies: session data, user preferences, newsletter tracking

No Sensitive Information:
We never collect financial details, health data, racial/ethnic information, or political opinions.

How We Use Your Information

Essential Site Functions:

• Deliver articles and content properly

• Process newsletter subscriptions

• Enable site search, navigation, and commenting

• Save user preferences (dark mode, category filters)

Communication:

• Send tech trend updates and newsletters (subscribed users only)

• Respond to contact form submissions and comments

• Notify about article corrections or responses

Site Improvement:

• Track most popular content and topics

• Identify technical issues (slow pages, broken links)

• Understand reader interests for relevant coverage

Security and Compliance:

• Prevent spam, abuse, or malicious activity

• Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

DoTrendz uses minimal cookies for functionality and improvement.

Essential Cookies (required for site operation):

• Session management and navigation

• Newsletter subscription tracking

• Basic security functions

Analytics Cookies (optional):

• Google Analytics: site traffic, content performance, user trends

• Opt-out available through browser settings or Google Analytics tools

Social Media Cookies:

• Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Medium, Quora sharing and embedded content

• Managed by those platforms' privacy settings

First-time visitors see a cookie notice. Non-essential cookies controlled via browser or consent banner.

Sharing and Disclosure

We never sell your personal data.

Service Providers (limited access):

• Hostinger: website hosting and infrastructure

• Google services: analytics and newsletter delivery

• Social platforms: sharing functionality only

Legal Circumstances:

• Court orders, subpoenas, or law enforcement requests

• Fraud prevention or site security

• Business transfer (merger, acquisition - notification provided)

No Advertising or Marketing Sharing:
No targeted ads, retargeting pixels, or data brokers.

Data Security Measures

Protection:

• SSL encryption for all website traffic

• Secure Hostinger hosting environment

• Access controls for team members

• Regular security updates and monitoring

Retention Periods:

• Newsletter subscribers: until unsubscribe + 30 days

• Contact form data: 2 years after last interaction

• Comments: permanent (publicly visible)

• Analytics data: maximum 26 months, then anonymized

Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Easy Controls:

• Unsubscribe from newsletter: link in every email

• Delete cookies: browser settings or private browsing

• Request data access/deletion: dotrendz.help@gmail.com

Regional Rights:
EU/UK (GDPR): Access, rectification, erasure, objection to processing
California (CCPA): Right to know, delete personal information, opt-out of sales (none occur)
Other regions: Contact us for available rights

Response Time: Within 30 days. Complex requests may require 90 days.

Children's Privacy Protection

DoTrendz targets readers 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Parents/guardians can request deletion of child data.

Third-Party Links and Content

Our articles link to external sites including:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560602520959

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dotrendz.shop/

• X: https://x.com/HelpDotrendz

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dotrendz-undefined-145b66375/

• Medium: https://medium.com/@dotrendz.help

• Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/DOTRENDZ

We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before interacting.

Embedded social content follows those platforms' tracking rules.

Newsletter Information

Subscribers receive:

• Weekly tech trend digests

• New article notifications

• One-click unsubscribe in every email

• No spam—only relevant gadget and trend coverage

• Email data never shared or sold

International Data Transfers

Pakistan-based website. Data processed via:

• Hostinger servers (EU/US data centers)

• Google services (global)
  Standard contractual clauses and privacy protections apply.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Updates posted here with new effective date. Significant changes emailed to subscribers. Continued site use after changes indicates acceptance.

Contact for Privacy Matters

Primary Contact: dotrendz.help@gmail.com
Privacy Requests: dotrendz.help@gmail.com
Data Protection Questions: dotrendz.help@gmail.com

We prioritize transparency and quick responses. Questions welcome anytime.

Contact Us

Reach out anytime with questions about our privacy practices or data use.