Privacy Policy

At GeekyFest!, accessible from https://www.geekyfest.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors and members. This Privacy Policy document explains the types of information collected by GeekyFest! and how we use it.

If you have any questions or need more information about our Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us via our Contact Us page at https://www.geekyfest.com/contact-us.

Information We Collect

GeekyFest! collects information to enhance your experience on our website, especially related to signing up, logging in, and interacting with content.

1. Personal Data
When you register for an account, we collect information such as your name, email address, and login credentials. This information is used to allow you to access features like pinning and favoriting articles, and participating in comments.

2. Usage Data
We collect information on how you access and interact with GeekyFest!, including your IP address, browser type, browser version, and the pages you visit. This helps us improve the functionality of the site and understand user preferences.

How We Use Your Information

GeekyFest! uses the collected data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain your membership features (like pinning and favoriting articles, and commenting).
• To enhance your overall experience on the site.
• To analyze site traffic and improve our content using tools like Google Analytics and Meta Pixels.
• To send notifications about updates or new articles you’ve interacted with.
• To improve the content, features, and design of the website based on user behavior.

Log Files

GeekyFest! follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files record information when visitors use the website, such as IP addresses, browser types, ISPs, timestamps, and referring/exit pages. This data is used for analysis purposes and is not linked to personally identifiable information.

Cookies and Web Beacons

GeekyFest! uses cookies to store user preferences and track information about the pages you visit. These cookies personalize and enhance your experience, such as keeping you logged in. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may impact your ability to use certain features of the site.

Google Analytics and Meta Pixels

GeekyFest! utilizes Google Analytics and Meta Pixels to track and analyze visitor interactions, traffic, and behaviors on the website. This helps us improve our content and tailor experiences based on user engagement. These tools may collect data such as your IP address and browsing patterns. For more information on how Google and Meta handle data, please refer to their respective privacy policies.

External Links

GeekyFest! may contain links to third-party websites for additional resources or reference. Please note that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing any personal information with them.

User Accounts and Security

Your member account on GeekyFest! is protected by your login credentials. We recommend using a strong password and keeping it confidential to ensure your account’s security. Please note that GeekyFest! does not offer any paid subscriptions or exclusive services through the member portal; it is solely for engaging with the website’s content (such as commenting and favoriting articles).

Third-Party Privacy Policies

GeekyFest!’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other websites or services that may be linked to or referenced on our site. We encourage you to consult the privacy policies of those third-party services.

Data Protection

We take appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access. However, no online platform can guarantee complete security, and we advise users to take steps to protect their personal information.

Children’s Privacy

GeekyFest! does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will take steps to remove it from our servers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time, and any changes will be posted on this page. Please review this page periodically for updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us via our Contact Us page: https://www.geekyfest.com/contact-us.