Legal · GDPR compliant

Privacy Policy

We built the TechRadar to help engineering teams make better automation choices, and we treat the data you share with us the same way we want our own to be treated. Here's exactly what we collect, why, and what you can do about it.

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Section 01

Who we are

The Test Automation TechRadar is a website about tools, frameworks, platforms and trends in test automation.

This website is operated by TechChamps, based in the Netherlands. For privacy questions, you can contact us at info@techchamps.io.

Section 02

The data we collect

We only collect data that is needed to run the website, improve the content, or respond when you contact us.

CategoryWhat’s in it
Technical dataBrowser type, device type, pages visited, referring page, date and time of visit, and general usage information.
Server logsIP address, request data and error logs. These are used for security, troubleshooting and keeping the website available.
Analytics dataAggregated information about page views, popular pages and general visitor behaviour. We use this to understand what content is useful.
Contact detailsName, email address and message, but only if you contact us directly.
Cookie preferencesYour cookie or privacy preferences, stored in your browser where applicable.

We do not collect special-category data such as health data, political opinions, biometric data or religious beliefs. We also do not knowingly collect data from children.

Section 03

How we use it

We use personal data only for clear and limited purposes:

  • Run the website and make sure pages load correctly.
  • Keep the website secure by detecting errors, abuse, spam or suspicious activity.
  • Improve the content by understanding which pages are visited and how the site is used.
  • Respond to messages if you contact us directly.

Section 04

Where the GDPR applies, we rely on one of the following legal grounds:

  • Legitimate interest: for running, securing and improving the website.
  • Consent: for optional cookies, analytics or similar technologies where consent is required.
  • Legal obligation: if we need to keep or share information because the law requires us to do so.

Section 05

Sharing and recipients

We only share data with parties that help us run this website or where we are legally required to do so.

  • Hosting provider: for storing and serving the website.
  • Analytics provider: only if analytics are enabled on the website.
  • Email provider: only if you contact us and we reply by email.
  • Authorities: only when required by law or a lawful request.

Our preference is to use providers based in the European Union or providers with appropriate privacy safeguards.

Section 06

Cookies and analytics

The Test Automation TechRadar website runs lean. We only use browser storage where it helps the website function or improves the visitor experience.

TypePurpose
Strictly necessaryUsed for security, session handling and remembering privacy preferences. These are needed for the website to work.
AnalyticsUsed to understand website usage in aggregate. We do not use this for advertising or individual profiling.
PreferencesUsed to remember choices such as display settings, if the website offers them.

We do not use marketing, advertising or social-tracking cookies. You can clear cookies and local preferences through your browser settings at any time.

Section 07

Your rights

Under the GDPR you have rights over your personal data. You can exercise these rights by emailing info@techchamps.io. We respond within 30 days.

  • 01Access

    Get a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • 02Rectification

    Correct anything that is inaccurate or incomplete.

  • 03Erasure

    Ask us to delete your data, unless we are legally required to keep it.

  • 04Restriction

    Ask us to limit how we use your data.

  • 05Portability

    Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format where this applies.

  • 06Objection

    Object to processing based on legitimate interest.

  • 07Withdraw consent

    Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

  • 08Complain

    Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

Section 08

Retention

We keep personal data only as long as we have a clear reason to keep it.

  • Server logs: kept for a limited period for security and troubleshooting.
  • Analytics data: kept in aggregate form where possible.
  • Contact messages: kept as long as needed to respond and handle follow-up communication.
  • Legal records: kept only where required by law.

When data is no longer needed, we delete it or anonymise it.

Section 09

Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. This includes using secure connections, limiting access, keeping software up to date and protecting admin accounts.

If a data breach occurs and it creates a meaningful risk to your rights, we will take the steps required by law, including notifying the relevant supervisory authority where required.

Section 10

International visitors

This website can be visited from outside the Netherlands and outside the European Union.

The website is operated from the Netherlands or the European Union. If data is processed outside the European Union, we use appropriate safeguards where required.

Section 11

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy when the website changes or when privacy rules or guidance change. The “Last updated” date at the top of the page shows when this policy was last changed.

Section 12

Contact and complaints

For privacy questions, requests or complaints, contact us at:

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