Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 12, 2026

1. Information We Collect

TechOverwatch is designed to be a signal-first platform. We minimize data collection to protect our users. We may collect:

  • Account Information: Email addresses and profile preferences when you subscribe to our newsletter or create a profile.
  • Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our platform, including articles read and categories selected, to improve our "Signal vs Noise" filtering algorithms.
  • Chat Interactions: Chat history and queries submitted to our AI assistant to provide continuity and improve response quality.

2. AI Data Processing

We use advanced AI models (such as Google Gemini) to analyze tech trends and power our search and chat features. To protect your privacy:

  • PII Masking: We automatically attempt to redact personal identifiers like emails and phone numbers from your chat messages before they are processed by third-party AI providers.
  • No Secret Storage: We do not store or ask for sensitive credentials like passwords or API keys.
  • Third-Party Terms: By using our AI features, your inputs may be processed according to the privacy policies of our AI providers (e.g., Google). We encourage you to review their policies.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session state, remember your preferences (like your selected persona), and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie settings in your browser, but disabling them may affect the functionality of the site.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide you with our services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Chat history may be retained for a limited period to improve our AI models.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal data we hold about you. You may also have the right to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard encryption and security protocols to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about your data or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@techoverwatch.in or use the contact information on our Contact page.