Effective Date: May 22, 2025
Contact Email: support@tekkhie.com
TekkHie.com is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and securely. This GDPR Policy explains how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/679) when processing personal data of users located in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA).
🌍 1. Who We Are
TekkHie.com is a smartphone and gadget community platform with users across USA, Europe, and India. We operate globally and take GDPR compliance seriously for all EU/EEA visitors and members.
📋 2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
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Name, email address, username (during registration)
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IP address, browser, and device information
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Cookies and tracking identifiers (with consent)
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Content you post or share (reviews, comments, media)
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Communication sent to support or other users
⚖️ 3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
We process your data based on:
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Consent (e.g., accepting cookies, signing up)
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Contract (e.g., creating and maintaining your account)
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Legitimate interests (e.g., improving platform performance)
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Legal obligations (e.g., complying with law enforcement requests)
🔐 4. Your Rights Under GDPR
As an EU/EEA user, you have the following rights:
| Right | What It Means |
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| Right to Access | Request a copy of your personal data |
| Right to Rectification | Correct inaccurate or incomplete data |
| Right to Erasure ("Right to Be Forgotten") | Request deletion of your data |
| Right to Restrict Processing | Ask us to limit how we use your data |
| Right to Data Portability | Receive your data in a machine-readable format |
| Right to Object | Object to data processing based on legitimate interest |
| Right to Withdraw Consent | Withdraw consent at any time |
| Right to Lodge a Complaint | Contact your local data protection authority |
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at support@tekkhie.com.
🔄 5. Data Transfers Outside the EU
Some data may be processed outside the EU (e.g., in the USA or India).
We ensure that any such transfers are protected through:
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Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
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Secure third-party services with GDPR-compliant policies
🔐 6. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary:
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To provide the service
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For legal compliance
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Or until you delete your account or request removal
🍪 7. Cookies & Consent
We ask for explicit consent before setting any non-essential cookies.
You can manage your cookie preferences through:
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Our Cookie Banner
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Your browser settings (see Cookie Policy)
🛡️ 8. Data Security Measures
We use secure technologies and best practices:
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SSL encryption
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Access control
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Periodic security audits
📩 9. Contact Us
For GDPR-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, please email:
📧 support@tekkhie.com
Subject: GDPR Request
📅 10. Updates to This Policy
This page may be updated to reflect regulatory changes or improvements in our privacy practices.
Please revisit this page periodically for the latest information.
