Effective Date: July 19, 2025
Welcome to OpenCkt. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our blog site, which shares circuit diagrams, working explanations, and customer-designed PCBA Gerber files for free.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
We may collect personal information (such as your name and email) only when you voluntarily contact us or subscribe to updates.
b. Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect non-personal data such as:
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring URLs
This data is collected via cookies and tracking technologies.
2. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyze traffic via Google Analytics
- Serve ads via Google AdSense
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
3. Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your visits to this and other websites.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our site. Google may collect data via cookies and similar technologies. This helps us improve content and user experience.
For more information, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
5. Use of Images and Gerber Files
a. Blog Images
Images published on OpenCkt may be reused in blogs, videos, or documents without any editing. Attribution is appreciated but not required.
b. PCBA Gerber Files
Gerber files shared on OpenCkt are for personal or educational use only. They must not be resold, redistributed, or used for commercial purposes.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share anonymized data with trusted third-party services (e.g., Google) for analytics and advertising.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data using secure protocols (e.g., HTTPS). However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections or deletions
- Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us.
9. Children/s Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.
