1. Introduction

Technical Munch (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website technicalmunch.com (the “Site”), providing free educational tech articles and tutorials. We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze usage, and deliver relevant advertising across platforms like Google Ads, social media, and affiliate networks.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your choices, and how we comply with laws like the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and others. Last updated: November 11, 2025.

By using our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described below. You can manage preferences anytime via our cookie banner or settings.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) by websites you visit. They help remember your preferences, track site performance, and enable targeted ads. We also use similar technologies like pixels, beacons, and local storage.

We do not sell your personal data, but advertising cookies may share anonymized data with partners for cross-site ad personalization, compliant with opt-out signals like Global Privacy Control (GPC).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies by purpose and duration. Essential cookies do not require consent; others do under GDPR/CCPA.

We advertise on platforms like Google, Facebook, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter). Advertising cookies enable personalized ads (e.g., tech courses) but respect opt-outs. No sensitive data (e.g., health) is used for targeting.

4. How We Use Cookies

• Enhance User Experience: Remember login, article progress, and preferences for seamless learning.
• Analytics: Understand popular topics (e.g., Python tutorials) to create better content. Data is aggregated and anonymized.
• Advertising: Fund free education by displaying targeted ads across platforms. We limit to non-intrusive formats and comply with IAB standards.
• Security: Prevent fraud and maintain site integrity.

Third-party cookies (e.g., from Google) may track across sites for ad relevance, but only with consent/opt-out honored.

5. Legal Basis and Compliance

We process cookie data lawfully:

• GDPR (EU/UK): Consent for non-essential cookies (Art. 6(1)(a)). Transparent policy per Art. 13. No consent for essentials (Recital 30). Banner allows granular choices; withdrawal as easy as giving.
• CCPA/CPRA (California): Opt-out for “sale/sharing” (e.g., advertising cookies). We honor GPC signals. Notice at collection; no opt-in required unless for minors.
• Other Laws: Compliant with ePrivacy Directive, LGPD (Brazil), POPIA (South Africa). For Nepal/global users, we follow best practices for transparency.

Updates: We review cookies quarterly. Changes posted here with 30-day notice.

6. Your Choices and Controls

• Cookie Banner: On first visit, accept/reject/customize categories. Revisit via footer link.
• Browser Settings: Block/delete cookies in Chrome, Firefox, etc. Note: May impair site functionality.
• Opt-Out Tools: GPC for CCPA; Google Ads Settings; Facebook Off-Facebook Activity.
• Withdraw Consent: Update preferences anytime; we block non-essential cookies immediately.
• Do Not Track (DNT): We respect browser DNT signals where possible.

For advertising opt-out: Visit YourAdChoices or Your Online Choices.

7. Third Parties

We share anonymized data with:

• Google Analytics/Ads: Site traffic and ad performance (EU-US Data Privacy Framework certified).
• Meta/Facebook: Pixel for ad tracking (Standard Contractual Clauses).
• Affiliates: Educational partners (e.g., Udemy links) for commission tracking.

Third parties must comply with our standards. See their policies: Google, Meta.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is for ages 13+. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. CCPA/CPRA: Opt-in required for minors (13-16) for ad sharing.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Significant changes notified via banner/email. Continued use post-update means acceptance.

10. Contact Us

Questions? Email hello@technicalmunch.com or use our Contact Form.