Introduction and Scope

MicroTechForge (the "Company" or "we") operates a blog platform and publishing service at microtechforge.com that publishes articles, hosts user comments, and offers subscriptions to readers worldwide. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect Personal Data in connection with our Blog services, including how you may exercise your privacy rights. It applies to visitors, subscribers, commentators, authors, contributors, and other individuals who interact with our blog platform and services accessible at microtechforge.com (the "Site").

Information We Collect

Personal Data You Provide

• When you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, post a comment, or contact us, we may collect Personal Data such as your name, email address, username, profile information, and any content you provide.
• If you participate as an author or contributor, we may collect additional information necessary to manage your contributions.

Usage Data and Automatically Collected Information

• We automatically collect information about your device and usage, including IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, pages visited, time and date of your visit, referral source, and interaction data.
• We use cookies and similar technologies to distinguish you from other users, to analyze trends, and to personalize content and advertising on microtechforge.com.

Data From Third Parties

• We may receive information about you from third-party sources such as analytics providers, advertising partners, social media platforms, and hosting services, to improve our services and relate it to your account where appropriate, in accordance with applicable law.

How We Use and Process Your Information

• To provide, operate, and maintain the Blog services at microtechforge.com, including account management, content publication, and comment moderation.
• To personalize your experience, deliver relevant content, and communicate with you about updates, newsletters, security notices, and support inquiries.
• To analyze site usage and performance, conduct research, and improve our content and services.
• To ensure the security and integrity of our Site, protect against fraud, and enforce our Terms of Service.
• To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.

Legal Bases for Processing

• We rely on legitimate interests to operate and improve the Blog services, performance of a contract when you engage with our services, and your consent where required by law.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

• We may share Personal Data with service providers and contractors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, moderation, email delivery, security).
• We may share aggregated or de-identified data for analytics or research purposes.
• We do not sell Personal Data. If a change to this policy affects any sale of data, we will provide notice and options as required by law.

Data Security and Integrity

• We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect Personal Data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
• We use encryption in transit (TLS) and, where practicable, encryption at rest. Access to Personal Data is restricted to authorized personnel who require it to fulfill their duties, and these personnel are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• We conduct ongoing security assessments, vulnerability management, and maintain an incident response program to detect, respond to, and remediate security incidents.

Data Retention

• We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary to provide the Blog services, to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by law. Data may be retained for legitimate business purposes such as dispute resolution, compliance, and improving our services.

Your Rights

• Access: You may request a copy of your Personal Data.
• Correction: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your Personal Data in certain circumstances.
• Portability: You may request a portable copy of your Personal Data.
• Restriction and Objection: You may request restriction of processing or object to processing in certain contexts.
• Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
• Automated Decision-Making: We do not rely on automated decision-making that produces legal effects concerning you without human involvement; if applicable, you may request human review.
• CPRA Rights (California): To exercise CPRA rights, contact privacy@microtechforge.com. CPRA provides rights to know, delete, correct, and restrict processing of Personal Data, as well as the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of Personal Data in certain circumstances and to limit use of sensitive Personal Information. To exercise CPRA rights, contact privacy@microtechforge.com.
• How to exercise: For any rights requests, please contact us using the information in the How to Contact Us section below. We will respond in a timely manner in accordance with applicable law.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• We use cookies and similar technologies to operate, analyze, and personalize the Site. This includes essential cookies (necessary for site functionality), preference cookies (remember your settings), analytics cookies (collect information about site usage), and advertising cookies (serve relevant ads).
• Managing cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of interest-based advertising where available. Note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.
• Do Not Track: We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but we continue to comply with applicable privacy laws and provide you with choices about data collection as described herein.

Third-Party Services and Cookies

• We may engage third-party service providers for hosting, analytics (e.g., traffic and engagement analytics), content delivery, email communication, and advertising. These providers may set their own cookies and collect information about your use of the Site.
• Their privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your information.

International Transfers

• Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. When we transfer Personal Data to other jurisdictions, we implement safeguards to protect your information in line with applicable privacy laws and ensure adequate data protection.

Do Not Track and Other Signals

• We may collect information about your online activities on the Site over time and across different websites when you use the Site, and we may use cookies and similar technologies to do so. We do not respond to Do Not Track signals consistently across all jurisdictions, but you can opt out of certain data collection by adjusting your cookie preferences as described above.

Children’s Privacy

• The Site is not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from individuals under the minimum age required by applicable law. If you become aware that a child has provided Personal Data to us, please contact us using the details in the How to Contact Us section.

How to Contact Us for Privacy Inquiries

• Privacy email: privacy@microtechforge.com
• Phone: +1 415-662-3490
• Mailing address: 1050 Kearny Street, Suite 420, San Francisco, CA 94104, United States
• If you have privacy questions, concerns, or would like to exercise your rights, you may contact us at the above details. We strive to respond within 30 days of receipt of your request.

California Privacy Rights (CPRA)

• To exercise CPRA rights, contact privacy@microtechforge.com.

Last Updated

• February 28, 2026