TechSpokes uses cookies and similar technologies on techspokes.com. This page explains what they are, which ones we use, why, and how you can manage your choices.
This policy applies to techspokes.com only. The TechSpokes Store at techspokes.store operates under a separate privacy policy.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit, such as your language preference or whether you have already accepted a cookie notice. Some cookies are set by us directly; others are set by third-party services we use.
Legal basis
TechSpokes is operated by Siarhei Liatko, Micro-Entreprise, registered in France under SIREN 537 543 647, with primary office at 35 Rue Richelieu, 64700 Hendaye, France. We are subject to French law and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, we require your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. Necessary cookies do not require consent.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time using the cookie settings panel accessible via the “Manage cookies” link in the site footer.
Cookie categories
Necessary cookies
These cookies make the website work. They enable core functions including page navigation, security, session management, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. They do not store personal information and cannot be turned off. No consent is required for these cookies.
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site: which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and where they navigate from. The data is aggregated and used to improve content and performance. If you do not allow analytics cookies, we collect only basic anonymous information.
Third-party services in this category: Google Analytics.
Marketing cookies
These cookies are used to show relevant ads on third-party platforms and to measure how well our campaigns perform. They allow us to understand which marketing channels work best and to avoid showing the same ad repeatedly. These cookies are only placed with your consent.
Third-party services in this category: Google Ads, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), LinkedIn, HubSpot.
Preference cookies
These cookies remember choices you have made so the website works the way you expect on your next visit. This includes language, region, and layout preferences. Without them, you may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit.
Other tracking technologies
reCAPTCHA
Our contact and subscription forms are protected by Google reCAPTCHA, which helps prevent automated spam. reCAPTCHA collects hardware and software information and sends it to Google. This is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Google Terms of Service.
Behavioral remarketing
We may use remarketing tags to show ads to visitors who have previously visited techspokes.com when they use other websites or platforms. Google, Meta, and LinkedIn may place cookies for this purpose, subject to your consent.
Managing your cookies
You can manage your preferences at any time by clicking “Manage cookies” in the site footer. This reopens the cookie settings panel where you can enable or disable each category except necessary cookies.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- view the cookies stored on your device
- block some or all cookies
- delete cookies when you close your browser
Note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect how parts of the site function. Browser settings do not override the consent choices you have made in our cookie panel for third-party services; you may need to opt out of those directly. Useful opt-out links:
- Google: myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy
- Meta: facebook.com/privacy/policy
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy
Cookie retention
Necessary and preference cookies typically remain for the duration of your browser session or until manually deleted. Analytics and marketing cookies vary by third-party provider. Specific retention periods for each cookie are available in the cookie settings panel.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when our cookie use changes or when legal requirements change. The updated version will appear here with a new last updated date. Material changes will also be reflected in the cookie settings panel the next time you visit.
More information
For questions about this policy or how we process personal data more broadly, see our Privacy Policy or contact us via our contact page.