Last updated: April 7, 2025

Welcome to TechInform (techinform.us), a publication operated by ApertureAlley LLC. We care about your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we handle your personal information.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you interact with our website, services, and payment systems.

1. Who We Are

TechInform is a tech-focused media platform built on Ghost, a content management system hosted by Ghost Foundation, a non-profit organization. We are owned and operated by:

ApertureAlley LLC

Email: privacy@techinform.us

2. What Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide to Us

  • Email address (for newsletter subscriptions or account creation)
  • Name or username (if provided)
  • Billing and payment information (processed via Stripe)
  • Messages, comments, or feedback you submit

b. Information We Automatically Collect

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device
  • Pages visited and interactions
  • Referring URLs
  • Cookies (see below)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide and manage your account
  • Send newsletters or updates (if subscribed)
  • Analyze website traffic and performance
  • Process payments via Stripe
  • Maintain site security and functionality

We do not sell your personal data or share it with third parties for advertising purposes.

4. Payments and Billing (Stripe)

We use Stripe for all payment processing. When you subscribe or make a purchase on TechInform, your payment details are securely handled by Stripe, and we never store your full payment information on our servers.

Stripe may collect:

  • Your name, email, billing address
  • Your payment method details (credit/debit card info)
  • Transaction history

For more on how Stripe handles your data, view their privacy policy:

🔗 https://stripe.com/privacy

5. Platform Information (Ghost)

Our site is built using Ghost, which is hosted on Ghost.io. Your subscription data, email address, and site interactions are managed through this platform.

Ghost may process:

  • Your email and name (if you subscribe)
  • Site usage data for analytics and performance

Ghost is GDPR-compliant. Learn more:

🔗 https://ghost.org/privacy/

6. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Remember login sessions
  • Analyze traffic and improve the user experience
  • Provide functionality via Ghost and integrated services (e.g., Stripe)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of our site may not work properly without them.

7. Third-Party Services We Use

We rely on trusted services that may process your data:

  • Ghost (ghost.io) – content platform and user management
  • Stripe – payment processing
  • Google Analytics / Vercel Analytics – site usage analytics
  • Email platforms – for newsletters (e.g., Ghost’s built-in email tool)

These services are compliant with privacy regulations and handle data only as needed to provide their features.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy laws (like GDPR or CCPA), such as:

  • Requesting access to or deletion of your data
  • Withdrawing consent
  • Correcting personal info
  • Requesting data portability

To exercise your rights, email us at privacy@techinform.us.

9. Data Retention

We only keep your personal data as long as necessary:

  • To fulfill your subscription
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • For analytics or customer service purposes

You may request deletion at any time.

10. Security

We use HTTPS and standard security measures to protect your data. Payments are securely handled by Stripe, and your login credentials are encrypted and managed by Ghost.

While no system is 100% secure, we take reasonable steps to keep your info safe.

11. Children’s Privacy

TechInform is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe your child has submitted personal information, please contact us.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our services, platforms, or regulations. When we do, we’ll update the “last updated” date at the top of the page. Major changes will be clearly communicated.

13. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests, contact:

ApertureAlley LLC

📧 Email: privacy@techinform.us

🌐 Website: https://techinform.us