What we collect
When you visit TechWalrus, the site may collect basic technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages viewed. That helps us keep the site working and understand what readers use.
If you create an account, post in the forum, leave a comment, or contact us, we collect the information needed to provide that feature.
Cookies
We use cookies and local storage for site preferences, login sessions, security checks, and basic functionality like theme settings.
Third-party services, including advertising, analytics, embeds, or spam prevention tools, may set their own cookies. You can block cookies in your browser, but some features may stop working correctly.
How we use it
We use collected information to run the site, improve content, respond to messages, prevent spam, moderate community features, and show ads that help pay for the site.
Who we share with
We do not sell your personal information. Period.
We may use third-party services for hosting, analytics, advertising, email, spam prevention, embeds, and security. Those services have their own privacy policies.
Your choices
You can disable cookies in your browser, request account deletion where applicable, or contact us about privacy questions through the contact page.
Security
We use HTTPS and standard security practices. No website can promise perfect security, but we take reasonable steps to protect user data.
Children
TechWalrus is not aimed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes
We may update this policy as the site changes. Major updates will be noted with a new date at the top.
Contact
Privacy questions should go through the contact page.