Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 9, 2025.

At ModernTechOps, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit moderntechops.com. By using this website, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal Data: When you subscribe, contact us, or submit forms (e.g., name, email address).
  • Usage Data: Browser type, pages visited, time spent, referring sites.
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: For analytics, affiliate links, and content performance.

2. Use of Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Communicate updates and respond to inquiries
  • Analyze site usage and improve content
  • Track affiliate referrals (if applicable)

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable core site functionality
  • Collect analytics via Google Analytics (Site Kit by Google)
  • Track affiliate referrals (e.g., from Hostinger, AWS, Udemy)

Cookie Consent

By law, we must obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You may manage or withdraw consent at any time using our cookie consent banner.

Cookie Types

Cookie TypePurposeConsent Required
NecessarySite performance and securityNo
AnalyticsMeasure traffic and usage patternsYes
Marketing / AffiliateTrack referrals and conversionsYes

4. Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on this site are affiliate links. This means ModernTechOps may earn a commission if you click a link and purchase a recommended product or service. These relationships do not influence our editorial standards.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR/UK GDPR)

We collect and process your data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up, cookie acceptance)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving services, detecting misuse)

6. Your Rights (GDPR/UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct or delete your data
  • Restrict or object to data processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@moderntechops.com.

7. Data Transfers

Some of our service providers (e.g., analytics or backup tools) may process data outside your jurisdiction (e.g., the United States). When data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for its intended purpose:

  • Contact form submissions: 12 months
  • Analytics data: 26 months (default Google Analytics retention)
  • Affiliate tracking: Up to 90 days

9. Data Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure plugin configurations
  • Wordfence firewall and malware scanning
  • Weekly backups via UpdraftPlus

10. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We will post the latest revision date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on the site.

11. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, email us at admin@moderntechops.com.