Effective Date: June 27, 2025
Welcome to Techie Dome (“we,” “us,” or “our”), located at https://techiedome.online. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, AI tools directory, and related services.
By accessing or using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Who We Are
Techie Dome is a curated directory of AI tools spanning categories such as content creation, productivity, design, audio, video, SEO, and more. We are based in Randburg, South Africa, and comply with both South African and international data protection laws.
2. Legal Compliance
We strive to meet the data privacy requirements of the following frameworks:
- POPIA – Protection of Personal Information Act (South Africa)
- GDPR – General Data Protection Regulation (European Union)
- CCPA – California Consumer Privacy Act (United States)
3. What Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Name and email address (via forms, newsletter sign-ups, or account registration)
- Tool submission details (name, description, URL, category, etc.)
- Payment details (processed via third-party providers like PayPal)
- Messages and inquiries (via WPForms)
b. Information Collected Automatically
Via cookies and analytics tools:
- IP address
- Device and browser type
- Approximate geographic location
- Referrer URLs
- Pages visited and time spent on site
See our Cookie Policy for more details.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Operate and maintain our website and services
- Process and evaluate submitted tools
- Respond to user inquiries or support requests
- Send optional updates or newsletters
- Process payments for promoted listings
- Improve website performance and UX
- Enforce our platform rules and prevent abuse
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Analyze traffic and user behavior via Google Analytics and Matomo
- Track affiliate link referrals
- Store user consent preferences
You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, view our full Cookie Policy.
6. Affiliate Disclosure
We may earn a commission when you click on affiliate links and make purchases—at no extra cost to you. These links may use tracking cookies. We only recommend tools we genuinely find useful. Learn more in our Affiliate Disclosure.
7. Anti-Scraping Policy
Unauthorized scraping, automated data mining, or content duplication is strictly prohibited. This includes:
- Cloning or reposting listings
- Using bots to extract directory content
Violations may result in legal action under applicable laws (POPIA, GDPR, etc.).
8. Tool Listing Edits & Removal
To update or remove a tool listing, email us at hello@techiedome.online. We will review and process your request as soon as possible.
9. Account Security
If you create an account:
- Use a strong, unique password
- Keep login credentials secure
We are not responsible for unauthorized access caused by weak or compromised passwords.
10. Email Communications
You may receive emails if you:
- Opted into our newsletter
- Submitted a tool
- Created an account
- Contacted us
You may unsubscribe anytime using the link in the email or by emailing hello@techiedome.online.
11. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted third parties to provide core services:
- Mailchimp (email newsletters)
- PayPal (payments)
- WPForms (form handling)
- Other trusted third-party plugins
All third parties are required to maintain strong privacy standards.
12. Data Retention
We retain your data:
- While your account or tool listing is active
- As needed for legal or operational reasons
- Until you request deletion
We regularly review and delete outdated or unnecessary data.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe your child has submitted data, please contact us immediately.
14. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent or object to processing
- File a complaint with a regulatory authority
To exercise your rights, please email hello@techiedome.online.
15. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted here with the updated “Effective Date.” Please review it periodically.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at: