Privacy Policy

Your Privacy
Is Our Priority

We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect and use data.

Last updated: December 19, 2024

Your Privacy Matters

We collect only what we need and protect it with industry-standard security.

Data Protection

All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using modern encryption standards.

Your Control

You can access, update, or delete your personal information at any time.

Transparency

We clearly explain what data we collect and how we use it.

Quick Summary

ScitechAsia is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect only necessary information to provide our services, use industry-standard security measures, and never sell your personal data to third parties. You have full control over your data and can request access, modification, or deletion at any time.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Register for a magazine subscription
  • Fill out a contact form
  • Comment on articles
  • Create an account

Types of Data Collected

  • Name and email address
  • Mailing address (for print subscriptions)
  • Payment information (processed securely by our payment providers)
  • Professional information (job title, organization)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address and location data
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Deliver our newsletter and magazine content
  • Process subscriptions and payments
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Improve our website and content
  • Send relevant updates and promotions (with your consent)
  • Analyze website usage and trends
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Personalize content
  • Enable social media features

Note: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in:

  • Email delivery (e.g., Mailchimp, SendGrid)
  • Payment processing (e.g., Stripe)
  • Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Content delivery

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Employee training on data protection

Note: No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access

View your personal data

Correct

Fix inaccurate data

Delete

Remove your data

Object

Opt out of processing

Export

Get your data

Withdraw

Revoke consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@scitechasia.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses and other legal mechanisms approved by data protection authorities.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Address

ScitechAsia Media, 123 Innovation Drive, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka

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