Welcome to The Geek Solutions (thegeeksolutions.in). Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have over it.
Please read this page carefully. By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Who We Are
The Geek Solutions is a food, travel, and lifestyle blog run by Reena, based in India. For any privacy-related questions, you can reach us at admin@thegeeksolutions.in
2. What Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information you give us directly: — Name and email address when you contact us via our contact form or email — Comments you leave on blog posts — Any information you voluntarily share when reaching out to us
Information collected automatically: — IP address and browser type — Pages you visit and time spent on them — Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet) — Referring website (how you found us) — General location data (country/city level only — not your exact location)
This automatic data is collected through cookies and third-party analytics tools (see Section 4).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: — Respond to your messages and enquiries — Improve the content and experience on this website — Understand which articles and pages are most useful to our readers — Send occasional newsletters or updates, only if you have opted in — Display relevant advertisements (see Section 5)
We do not sell your personal information to anyone. Ever.
4. Cookies
This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use the site.
We use: — Google Analytics — to track page views, traffic sources, and reader behaviour. This data is anonymous and aggregated. — Session cookies — temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. — Preference cookies — to remember your settings if applicable.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.
If you are visiting from the EU or UK, you will see a cookie consent notice. We only activate non-essential cookies after you give consent.
5. Advertising and Third-Party Links
This website may display advertisements served by third-party networks including Google AdSense. These advertisers may use cookies to show you ads based on your browsing history across websites. We do not control these cookies.
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting: Google Ads Settings
This website also contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies separately.
6. Embedded Content
Some pages on this website may include embedded content — videos, images, or social media posts from platforms like YouTube, Instagram, or Pinterest. These platforms may collect data about you when you interact with their embedded content, even if you do not have an account with them.
7. Email and Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list, your email address is stored securely and used only to send you updates from The Geek Solutions. We do not share your email with third parties. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email we send.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary — typically: — Contact form enquiries: up to 12 months — Comment data: as long as the comment remains published — Analytics data: as per Google Analytics default retention settings (up to 26 months)
9. Your Rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have the right to: — Access the personal data we hold about you — Request correction of inaccurate data — Request deletion of your data — Withdraw consent for data processing at any time — Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority (for EU/UK readers, this is your local supervisory authority)
To exercise any of these rights, email us at admin@thegeeksolutions.in and we will respond within 30 days.
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page occasionally.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
The Geek Solutions Email: admin@thegeeksolutions.in Website: thegeeksolutions.in