Effective Date: October 28, 2025
Last Updated: October 28, 2025
At CPATechBlog.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, https://www.cpatechblog.com (the “Site”).
By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide
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Contact information (name, email address) when you subscribe, comment, or fill out forms.
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Voluntary details such as company, title, or professional role.
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Form data submitted through Zoho Forms or Zoho CRM Lead Magnet.
b. Information Collected Automatically
We use tools and plugins that automatically collect:
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IP address, browser type, operating system, referring site, and date/time of visit.
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Usage data through analytics and performance tools.
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Cookies, tracking pixels, and local storage to enhance functionality and analytics.
2. Tools and Plugins That Collect Data
Your data may be processed by the following plugins and services integrated into our Site:
a. WordPress Core
Our website is built on WordPress, which may store cookies to manage sessions, remember login preferences, and enhance the user experience.
b. Google Analytics & Site Kit by Google
We use Google Analytics and Site Kit to analyze traffic patterns and visitor behavior.
Google may collect information such as IP addresses, browser type, and time spent on pages.
You can opt out of Analytics tracking via the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on.
c. Jetpack by Automattic
Jetpack provides site statistics, security monitoring, and content performance metrics. It may collect anonymized usage data and visitor IP addresses to detect spam and attacks.
d. Akismet Anti-Spam
Akismet automatically checks comments and form submissions for spam. Submitted data (such as commenter’s IP, user agent, and content) is processed on Akismet’s servers.
e. AMP and Glue for Yoast SEO & AMP
AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) and related plugins help optimize performance for mobile users. They may use cookies to manage page rendering and load performance.
f. Yoast SEO
Yoast SEO does not directly collect personal data but interacts with your site’s metadata for search engine optimization.
g. CoBlocks and Page Optimize
These plugins help improve website layout and performance. Page Optimize may analyze page caching and CSS/JS behavior but does not collect personally identifiable information.
h. Exclude Pages From Menu
This plugin modifies page visibility but does not store personal data.
i. Zoho Suite Integrations
We use several Zoho services to manage communications and engagement:
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Zoho Campaigns: For newsletters and email marketing. Emails include tracking pixels to understand open and click rates.
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Zoho CRM Lead Magnet: Captures lead information from forms or landing pages.
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Zoho Forms: Collects responses to surveys and registration forms.
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Zoho SalesIQ: Provides live chat, visitor tracking, and lead analytics.
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Zoho Mail: Used for professional communications; form submissions and inquiries may be routed through Zoho Mail servers.
All Zoho services comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other international data protection standards.
You can view Zoho’s privacy policy here.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
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Provide and improve website content and performance;
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Send newsletters and updates (with your consent);
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Prevent spam and security breaches;
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Analyze website trends and engagement;
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Respond to inquiries and support requests;
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Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Your data may be shared with:
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Trusted third-party processors (Google, Zoho, Automattic) solely to perform functions described above;
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Legal authorities when required by law or subpoena;
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Hosting or analytics providers for site maintenance and improvement.
All third-party vendors handle your data under confidentiality and security obligations.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
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Session management;
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Analytics and marketing performance;
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Security and spam detection.
You can disable cookies via your browser settings. However, this may limit website functionality.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Comment and contact form data may be retained for spam prevention and analytics.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
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Access, correct, or delete your personal data;
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Withdraw consent for marketing communications;
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Object to processing or request data portability.
You can exercise these rights by contacting privacy@cpatechblog.com.
8. Data Security
We use SSL encryption, secure hosting, and administrative safeguards to protect your data.
However, no online service is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
9. International Data Transfers
Data collected through our website may be processed in the United States or other jurisdictions. We take steps to ensure your data is protected according to applicable laws.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Site may link to external resources or partner sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our content is intended for professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If discovered, such data will be promptly deleted.
12. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Revisions will be posted with a new “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any changes.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
CPATechBlog.com
Email: privacy@cpatechblog.com
Website: https://www.cpatechblog.com