PRIVACY POLICY

The teKky Bench Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 13, 2609131907

Welcome to The teKky Bench, available at www.thetekkybench.com (“The teKky Bench” or “the website”).

I respect your privacy and believe in being transparent about how information may be collected, used, processed, and shared when you visit or interact with The teKky Bench.

This Privacy Policy applies to www.thetekkybench.com and the pages and content I operate through the website.

This Privacy Policy explains the types of information that may be collected, how that information may be used, how third-party services may independently process information, and the privacy choices that may be available to you.

By accessing or using The teKky Bench, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information Collected

I do not require you to create an account, register for membership, or provide personal information in order to browse The teKky Bench.

The teKky Bench does not currently use Google Analytics, Amazon oneTag, or another dedicated website analytics or personalized advertising tracking service.

However, certain technical information may be automatically collected or processed by Google or other third-party services involved in hosting, securing, delivering, or providing services associated with the website.

Depending on the service and your interaction with the website, this information may include:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address

• Browser type and version

• Device type

• Operating system

• Approximate geographic location

• Referring website or service

• Date and time of access

• Pages or links accessed

• Cookie or similar technology identifiers

• Technical information necessary to provide, secure, or operate online services

Much of this information, if collected, is processed independently by third-party service providers rather than directly collected or controlled by me through The teKky Bench.

Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you contact me through or regarding The teKky Bench.

For example, if you contact me by email, I may receive information including your:

• Name

• Email address

• Message

• Questions or requests

• Other information you voluntarily include in your communication

Information you voluntarily provide may be used to:

• Respond to your questions or requests

• Provide requested information

• Communicate with you

• Address website-related issues

• Respond to corrections or content suggestions

• Prevent spam, fraud, abuse, or misuse

• Protect the security of the website

• Comply with applicable legal obligations

I do not sell personal information that you voluntarily provide directly to me through The teKky Bench.

Please do not send sensitive personal, financial, payment, medical, password, or account information through email unless reasonably necessary.

Website Hosting and Google Sites

The teKky Bench is hosted using Google Sites, a service provided by Google.

The website uses the custom domain www.thetekkybench.com, while Google provides infrastructure used to host and deliver the website's content.

Because Google provides hosting and related infrastructure, Google may automatically collect or process certain technical information when you access The teKky Bench.

Google may use cookies or similar technologies for purposes including:

• Providing website functionality

• Maintaining website and service security

• Preventing fraud and abuse

• Maintaining user sessions

• Remembering certain preferences

• Delivering Google services

• Operating and maintaining its infrastructure

Information independently collected or processed by Google is subject to Google's own privacy policies, terms, and practices.

I do not control Google's independent collection, processing, storage, security, or retention of information.

For additional information about Google's practices, you should review Google's applicable privacy policies and documentation.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The teKky Bench does not currently use Google Analytics, Amazon oneTag, or personalized advertising technologies.

However, Google and third-party websites, retailers, marketplaces, affiliate networks, or other services with which you choose to interact may use cookies, local storage, referral identifiers, pixels, tags, or similar technologies.

These technologies may be used for purposes including:

• Providing website functionality

• Maintaining security

• Preventing fraud or abuse

• Remembering preferences

• Maintaining sessions

• Operating third-party services

• Processing affiliate referrals

• Attributing qualifying purchases or transactions

• Measuring affiliate performance

Cookies are small data files that may be stored on or associated with your browser or device.

Most browsers provide settings that allow you to block, restrict, or delete cookies and other stored website information.

Restricting cookies or similar technologies may affect the functionality of The teKky Bench, Google Sites, Amazon, eBay, Pinterest, or other third-party websites and services.

Amazon Associates Program

The teKky Bench participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for participating websites and content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and other applicable Amazon properties.

Some links appearing on www.thetekkybench.com may be Amazon affiliate links.

When you click an Amazon affiliate link, you leave The teKky Bench and are directed to an Amazon website or service.

Amazon and its service providers may use cookies, referral identifiers, or similar technologies to determine that your visit originated from an affiliate link and whether a qualifying purchase or other eligible activity occurs.

Amazon may independently collect information when you visit or interact with its websites and services. This may include technical, browsing, account, transaction, payment, shipping, or other information as described in Amazon's applicable privacy notices.

Information collected after you visit Amazon is controlled and processed according to Amazon's own policies, terms, and applicable law.

I do not receive your Amazon account password, payment-card information, shipping information, or other private Amazon account credentials simply because you followed an affiliate link from The teKky Bench.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

For additional information about my affiliate relationships, please review the Affiliate Disclosure.

eBay Partner Network (EPN)

The teKky Bench participates in the eBay Partner Network (EPN), an affiliate program that allows publishers to earn compensation from qualifying transactions generated through affiliate links to eBay.

Some links appearing on www.thetekkybench.com may be eBay affiliate links.

When you click an eBay affiliate link, you leave The teKky Bench and are directed to an eBay website, marketplace, listing, or service.

eBay, EPN, and their service providers may use cookies, referral identifiers, tracking technologies, or similar technologies to determine that your visit originated from an affiliate link and whether a qualifying purchase or other qualifying transaction occurs.

eBay may independently collect or process information when you visit or interact with its websites, marketplace, listings, sellers, or services. Depending on your interaction, this may include technical, browsing, account, transaction, payment, shipping, or other information as described in eBay's applicable privacy notices.

Information collected after you visit eBay is controlled and processed according to eBay's own policies, terms, practices, and applicable law.

I do not receive your eBay account password, payment-card information, shipping information, or other private eBay account credentials simply because you followed an affiliate link from The teKky Bench.

As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase.

For additional information about my affiliate relationships, please review the Affiliate Disclosure.

Other Affiliate Programs

I may participate in affiliate programs operated by companies other than Amazon and the eBay Partner Network (EPN) now or in the future.

Affiliate links may allow me to receive commissions or other compensation when you make a qualifying purchase or complete another qualifying action after following one of those links.

Using an affiliate link generally does not result in an additional charge from The teKky Bench to you.

Affiliate partners may use referral identifiers, cookies, or similar technologies to determine whether a qualifying transaction originated from The teKky Bench.

Information collected by an affiliate partner is governed by that company's own privacy policies, terms, and practices.

I do not control the independent collection or processing of information by third-party affiliate partners.

Pinterest and Social Media

I may maintain a presence for The teKky Bench on Pinterest and other social media platforms to distribute content and direct visitors to www.thetekkybench.com.

For example, you may discover a Pin published by The teKky Bench and follow that Pin to a product review, comparison, buying guide, technology article, fitness article, or other content on the website.

When you interact with Pinterest or another social media service, that platform may independently collect information regarding your activity according to its own privacy policies and terms.

If you follow a link from Pinterest or another platform to The teKky Bench, certain technical information may identify that platform as the referring website or service.

I do not control the independent data-collection, processing, storage, security, or retention practices of Pinterest or other social media platforms.

I encourage you to review the privacy policies of the social media platforms you use.

Affiliate Links and Referral Tracking

Certain links appearing on The teKky Bench may contain affiliate or referral identifiers.

These identifiers allow an affiliate network, retailer, marketplace, or other affiliate partner to recognize that you were referred from The teKky Bench.

For example, clicking an Amazon affiliate link may provide Amazon with information necessary to associate the referral with The teKky Bench.

Similarly, clicking an eBay affiliate link may provide eBay or the eBay Partner Network (EPN) with information necessary to associate the referral with The teKky Bench and determine whether a qualifying transaction occurs.

I may receive information regarding affiliate performance, such as qualifying transactions, commissions, or aggregated referral activity.

The exact information collected and processed by an affiliate network, retailer, marketplace, or affiliate partner depends on that company's technology, policies, and privacy practices.

I do not control how independent affiliate networks, retailers, marketplaces, or other third parties process information after you leave The teKky Bench.

Third-Party Websites and Services

The teKky Bench may contain links to websites and services operated by third parties, including:

• Amazon

• eBay

• eBay Partner Network (EPN)

• Pinterest

• Product manufacturers

• Retailers

• Online marketplaces

• Affiliate networks

• Social media platforms

• Informational and professional resources

• Other external services

When you follow an external link, you leave The teKky Bench and become subject to the privacy policies, terms, security practices, and business practices of the applicable third party.

I do not control and am not responsible for the privacy practices, security, availability, products, services, content, sellers, or policies of third-party websites, marketplaces, or services.

The presence of a link on The teKky Bench does not necessarily mean that I endorse all content, policies, products, sellers, services, or practices associated with the linked website.

You should review the privacy policy and terms of any third-party website or service you choose to visit.

How I Use Information

To the extent I directly receive or control information through The teKky Bench, I may use it for purposes including:

• Operating and maintaining www.thetekkybench.com

• Responding to your questions and communications

• Providing requested information

• Troubleshooting website issues

• Maintaining website security

• Preventing spam, fraud, abuse, or misuse

• Managing affiliate relationships

• Reviewing affiliate performance

• Improving website content

• Correcting inaccurate information

• Protecting my legal rights

• Complying with applicable legal requirements

I do not currently use visitor information for personalized or behavioral advertising on The teKky Bench.

How Information May Be Shared

I do not sell lists of visitors' personal information to advertisers, data brokers, or other third parties.

Information may nevertheless be independently processed by third parties that provide services associated with the website or by services with which you choose to interact.

These companies and services may include:

• Google

• Amazon

• eBay

• eBay Partner Network (EPN)

• Pinterest

• Affiliate networks

• Retailers

• Online marketplaces

• Other website or technology service providers

Information I directly control may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable laws or regulations, respond to valid legal requests, protect my legal rights or property, investigate suspected fraud or abuse, protect website security or safety, or enforce applicable agreements and policies.

Third-party services may independently collect and process information according to their own privacy policies.

Sale and Sharing of Personal Information

I do not currently sell personal information directly collected from visitors to The teKky Bench.

I also do not currently operate a personalized or behavioral advertising program on www.thetekkybench.com.

Privacy laws may define terms such as “sale,” “sharing,” “targeted advertising,” and “cross-context behavioral advertising” differently depending on the applicable jurisdiction.

Third-party services, including affiliate networks, retailers, marketplaces, and other external websites, may independently process information according to their own privacy policies and practices.

If my practices materially change in the future, I will update this Privacy Policy as appropriate and provide additional privacy choices where required by applicable law.

Data Retention

Personal information you directly provide to me and that I retain will be kept only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was provided.

Information may also be retained when reasonably necessary to:

• Respond to communications

• Maintain website security

• Prevent fraud or abuse

• Resolve disputes

• Comply with legal obligations

• Protect my legal rights

• Enforce applicable agreements

Google, Amazon, eBay, EPN, Pinterest, and other third-party providers maintain their own data-retention practices.

I do not control retention periods independently established by those companies or services.

Data Security

I take reasonable measures to protect information directly under my control.

However, no website, Internet transmission, email system, electronic storage system, or security measure can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You should understand that transmitting information over the Internet involves inherent security risks.

I cannot guarantee the security of information independently collected, transmitted, stored, or processed by Google, Amazon, eBay, EPN, Pinterest, or other third-party services.

Children's Privacy

The teKky Bench is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 13.

I do not knowingly seek to collect personal information directly from children under 13.

If I become aware that personal information from a child under 13 has been directly collected through The teKky Bench in a manner inconsistent with applicable law, I will take reasonable steps to delete the information where appropriate.

Parents or guardians who believe a child has provided personal information directly to The teKky Bench may contact me at:

contact@thetekkybench.com

Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

Where applicable, these rights may include the ability to:

• Request access to certain personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate personal information

• Request deletion of certain personal information

• Request information regarding how personal information is used

• Request information regarding certain disclosures

• Opt out of certain types of processing

Not all rights apply in every jurisdiction or circumstance.

The availability of a particular right depends on applicable law and whether I possess or control the information involved.

To submit a privacy-related request concerning information directly controlled through The teKky Bench, contact me at:

contact@thetekkybench.com

Requests involving information independently collected by Google, Amazon, eBay, EPN, Pinterest, or another third-party service generally need to be directed to that company or service.

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have certain rights regarding personal information under applicable California privacy laws.

Depending on whether applicable legal requirements and thresholds apply to The teKky Bench, these rights may include rights relating to access, correction, deletion, information regarding certain uses or disclosures, and opting out of certain sales or sharing of personal information.

I do not currently sell personal information directly collected from visitors, and I do not currently use www.thetekkybench.com for personalized behavioral advertising.

California residents with questions or applicable privacy requests may contact me at:

contact@thetekkybench.com

Nothing in this section is intended to provide rights beyond those required by applicable law.

International Visitors

The teKky Bench is primarily intended for visitors located in the United States.

However, because www.thetekkybench.com is publicly accessible on the Internet, visitors from other countries may access the website.

Privacy and data-protection laws vary by jurisdiction.

If you are located outside the United States, you may have additional privacy rights under applicable local laws.

Google, Amazon, eBay, EPN, Pinterest, and other third-party services may independently process information in multiple countries according to their own privacy policies and legal obligations.

Browser Privacy and Cookie Controls

Most modern web browsers provide privacy controls that allow you to manage cookies and other website data.

Depending on your browser, you may be able to:

• Block cookies

• Delete existing cookies

• Restrict third-party cookies

• Clear browsing data

• Control website permissions

• Use private or incognito browsing modes

Restricting cookies or other technologies may affect the functionality of The teKky Bench, Google Sites, Amazon, eBay, Pinterest, or other third-party websites and services.

Date and Time Format

Dates and times displayed on The teKky Bench may use a continuous Year-Month-Day and 24-hour time format without spaces, dashes, colons, or other separators.

YYYYMMDDHHMM

For example:

202609182150

The timestamp represents the date and time of the final change made to the page before it was saved or published.

This format provides a consistent way to identify when content on The teKky Bench was last updated.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to www.thetekkybench.com, applicable laws, affiliate relationships, third-party services, or my privacy practices.

Changes may result from:

• New website functionality

• New affiliate programs

• Changes to Amazon Associates

• Changes to the eBay Partner Network (EPN)

• Changes to Google Sites

• Changes to Pinterest

• New third-party services

• Changes in applicable privacy laws

• Changes to how information is collected or processed

When I update this Privacy Policy, I will revise the Last Updated timestamp at the top of this page.

The timestamp represents the final change made to the Privacy Policy before the updated page was saved or published and follows the YYYYMMDDHHMM format described above.

I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, The teKky Bench's privacy practices, or personal information directly controlled by The teKky Bench, please contact us:

The teKky Bench
Website: www.thetekkybench.com
Email: contact@thetekkybench.com

We will make reasonable efforts to review and respond to legitimate privacy-related requests in accordance with applicable law.

Please note that requests concerning information collected or controlled independently by Google, Amazon, eBay, the eBay Partner Network (EPN), Pinterest, or another third-party service may need to be submitted directly to the applicable company.