Personal Information Summary

MachTechNews.com
Last Updated: February 2025

This Personal Information Summary (“Policy Summary”) explains, in a clear and concise format, how MachTechNews.com (“MachTech News,” “we,” “our,” “us”) handles personal information.
It serves as an overview of our data practices and is intended to complement – not replace – our full Privacy & Cookie Policy, which is the legally binding version.

For complete details, definitions, and legal terms, please refer to:

Privacy & Cookie Policy
Terms of Use
Legal & Compliance Information

1. Purpose of This Page

This page provides:

A simplified explanation of what personal information we collect
Why we collect it
How we protect it
How you can exercise your rights

It is designed as an accessible summary for all users, while the full policy contains detailed regulatory, GDPR, and CCPA sections.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with MachTechNews.com, we may collect:

2.1. Information You Provide

Name and business contact information
Email address (for newsletters and inquiries)
Information submitted via forms or business requests
Messages sent to our editorial or advertising departments

2.2. Information Collected Automatically

IP address and device identifiers
Browser, device type, and operating system
Pages visited, time spent, and navigation behavior
Non-precise geolocation
Cookies and tracking identifiers for analytics, functionality, and advertising

2.3. Third-Party Information

Analytics summaries
Advertising platform metrics
Social media engagement data
Event partner or industry collaborator information

This policy summary mirrors – but does not duplicate – the full information in our Privacy & Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

Operate and improve MachTechNews.com
Secure the website and prevent misuse
Respond to inquiries and professional communications
Deliver newsletters and updates (with your consent)
Provide advertising, sponsored content, and partnership communications
Analyze traffic, performance, and content engagement
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

All processing is performed under the legal bases described in our full Privacy & Cookie Policy (e.g., Consent, Legitimate Interests, Contractual Necessity, Legal Obligations).

4. How We Protect Personal Information

To safeguard your data, we apply:

Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
Secure hosting infrastructure
Access controls and authentication
Regular security reviews and monitoring
Strict internal policies for data handling

MachTechNews.com takes reasonable and appropriate measures, following industry best practices.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to support:

Essential website functionality
Performance and analytics
Enhanced user experience
Advertising relevance

For full details on cookie categories and your choice controls, see our Privacy & Cookie Policy.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (GDPR, CCPA, global privacy laws), your rights may include:

Access to your personal data
Correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
Restriction or objection to processing
Data portability
Withdrawal of consent
Opt-out of marketing or data sharing (including Do Not Sell My Personal Information under CCPA)
Non-discrimination for exercising these rights

To submit a privacy request, contact us at:

info (at) machtechnews (dot) com

All requests will be reviewed and handled within the time periods required by law.

7. Children’s Information

MachTechNews.com is not intended for individuals under 16 years old.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
If such information is discovered, we will delete it promptly.

8. Data Sharing (High-Level Overview)

We share personal information only with:

Trusted service providers
Advertising and analytics partners
Legal or regulatory authorities (when required)
Business partners in the context of collaborations
Corporate successors (in the event of merger or acquisition)

We do not sell personal information.

For the detailed legal basis and conditions, see the full Privacy & Cookie Policy.

9. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed outside your home country.
We use safeguards such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Secure hosting partners
GDPR-compliant data agreements

This summary reflects – but does not duplicate – the full transfer compliance section.

10. Links to Legally Binding Documents

For the complete description of your rights and our obligations, refer to:

Primary Legal Documents

These documents supersede this summary in case of any inconsistency.

11. Contact Information

For privacy inquiries, data access requests, or compliance matters: