Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 28 February 2026

TechOman (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information when you visit www.techoman.om or engage with our content, programs, and services.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company / Organization
• Professional details (when submitting articles, applying as speaker, or registering for events)
• Any information submitted via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referral source

This helps us improve user experience and website performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Process event registrations or applications
• Send newsletters and updates (if subscribed)
• Share relevant community announcements
• Improve website functionality and content
• Communicate about partnerships, collaborations, or initiatives
• Ensure platform security

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

3. Newsletter & Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list:

• You may receive updates about tech news, events, and initiatives
• You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails

We respect your communication preferences.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

TechOman may use cookies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Analyze traffic and engagement
• Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services for:

• Website hosting
• Email communications
• Analytics
• Event management

These providers may have access to limited information necessary to perform their services but are obligated to protect your data.

TechOman is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our platform.

6. Data Protection & Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no digital platform can guarantee complete security.

7. Media & Public Content

If you:

• Submit articles
• Participate as a speaker
• Attend events

Your name, professional details, photos, or contributions may be published on our website and social media platforms for documentation and promotional purposes.

If you prefer not to be featured in event media, you must notify us in writing prior to the event.

8. Your Rights

You may request to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Withdraw consent for communications
• Request deletion of your data (where applicable)

Requests can be made via our official contact email.

9. Children’s Privacy

TechOman does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the website after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Sultanate of Oman.