Revised: 2-28-26
Properties included are: Geekazine.com – Dayintechhistory.com
1. Introduction
At Geekazine, we value your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information across our digital properties, including Geekazine.com and Dayintechhistory.com. By using our sites, you agree to the terms outlined below.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways: information you provide to us and information collected automatically.
- User-Provided Information: When you sign up for an account or newsletter, we collect your name, email address, and any profile details you provide.
- Automated Collection: We use cookies, web beacons, and scripts to monitor site performance. This includes IP addresses, device identifiers, browser type, pages viewed, and engagement metrics (e.g., podcast play counts via Blubrry PowerPress).
3. How We Use and Share Information
Your data is used to provide content, process contest entries, and send updates regarding our podcasts or important site news.
- No Sale of Data: Geekazine does not sell or rent your personally identifiable information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
- Service Providers: We share data with trusted vendors (e.g., email processors, hosting providers) only as necessary to operate our services.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or to prevent fraud or illegal activity.
- Business Transfers: Geekazine reserves the right to transfer information in the event of a merger, sale, or liquidation of the company.
4. Third-Party Integrations & Advertising
Our site relies on several industry-standard tools that have their own privacy practices:
- WordPress & PowerPress: Our front end and podcasting tools collect basic engagement metrics under the GNU Public License.
- Google AdSense: We use Google for search and advertising. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You can opt out via Google’s Ad Settings.
- Social Features: Interaction with “Like” or “Share” buttons (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, etc.) transmits data to those platforms.
- Affiliates: We participate in the Amazon Services Associates Program, Skimlinks, and other affiliate programs. We earn from qualifying purchases via these links.
5. Multimedia & Likeness (Podcasts/Video)
All video and audio content is copyrighted by Geekazine.
- Public Events: If you are recorded at a public event or trade show, your likeness may appear in our content.
- Interviews: Guests agree to the use of their name and likeness for the episode and promotional materials. Removal requests for safety or legal reasons are handled on a case-by-case basis.
6. Data Security & Retention
- Security: We use HTTPS (SSL) on all properties to encrypt data. While we strive for maximum security, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
- Backups: We maintain encrypted backups for emergencies. If we ever need to revert to a backup, users will be notified via email.
- Retention: Upon account deletion, your personal data is removed from our active database.
7. Global Privacy Rights
- GDPR (EU/UK): If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your data. Our legal basis for processing is “Consent” for newsletters and “Legitimate Interest” for site security and analytics.
- CPRA (California): We do not “sell” personal information as defined by California law. Residents may request a disclosure of the categories of data collected by contacting us.
- COPPA (Children): Our site is not targeted at children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect their data.
8. Language and Controls
This policy is executed in North American English. In the event of conflict regarding translated versions, the English version shall control.
9. Contact & Control
You have full control over your account. You can modify or delete your data through your profile settings at any time. For privacy-specific inquiries, contact us at: geekazine [at] gmail.com.
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Contact
All questions or comments on privacy should be directed to geekazine at gmail.com – Twitter (X) @geekazine, or call 608-205-4378.
