Last updated: May 7, 2026
ExplainThisTech (accessible at https://explainthistech.com) is operated by Paul D. Hollomon. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our site.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. By using ExplainThisTech, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our service to you.
- Personal Data: While using our site, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information (e.g., email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or leave a comment). This information is used to communicate with you.
- Usage Data: We may collect information on how the site is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This may include your computer’s IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date, and other diagnostic data.
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our site. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies.
How We Use Your Information
ExplainThisTech uses the collected data to:
- Provide and maintain our website
- Notify you about changes
- Allow you to participate in interactive features
- Provide customer support
- Gather analysis to improve our site
- Monitor usage
- Serve advertising (if implemented later)
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis includes your consent, our legitimate interests, or compliance with the law.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. Usage data is generally retained for a shorter period.
Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, update, delete, rectify, object to processing, restrict processing, request data portability, or withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, contact us at paul@explainthistech.com.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services like Google Analytics and Google AdSense. These third parties have access to your personal data only to perform tasks on our behalf. For Google Analytics, see https://policies.google.com/privacy. For AdSense, you can opt out of personalized advertising via Google’s Ad Settings.
Security of Data
No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our site does not address anyone under 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated “last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions, contact us:
- By email: paul@explainthistech.com
- Via our contact page: https://explainthistech.com/contact-us/