Last updated: June 3, 2025
At Geek Circuit (accessible from https://www.geekcircuit.com), your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website.
1. Who We Are
Geek Circuit is a tech blog run independently from Hyderabad, Telangana, India. We offer tutorials, how-to guides, and tech news to users worldwide.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Voluntary Information
- When you comment on our articles, you may provide:
- Name
- Email address
- Comment text
- This data is used solely for displaying and managing comments.
b) Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our site, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Referring website
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Device type and OS
This is collected through our analytics and advertising tools.
3. Analytics
We use Tooloza Analytics, a privacy-conscious web analytics platform, to understand website traffic and usage. Tooloza Analytics may use cookies or browser fingerprinting to track user behavior in an anonymized and aggregate form.
We do not collect personally identifiable analytics unless explicitly provided by you (e.g., via forms).
More info: https://analytics.tooloza.com/help/advanced-tracking
4. Cookies
We may use cookies to:
- Improve site functionality
- Analyze site traffic
- Serve personalized ads via Google AdSense
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some features.
5. Advertising (AdSense)
Geek Circuit serves ads using Google AdSense. These third-party ads may:
- Use cookies to deliver personalized ads
- Track user interactions for performance reporting
You can manage ad personalization at https://adssettings.google.com.
6. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Display and moderate user comments
- Analyze and improve website performance
- Show relevant advertisements
- Respond to contact queries (if applicable)
We never sell or rent your data.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable security practices to protect your data, including:
- HTTPS encryption
- Limited access to backend systems
- Secure hosting infrastructure
However, no online transmission is 100% secure.
8. Third-Party Links
Articles may link to third-party websites or tools. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their policies before engaging.
9. Data Retention
- Comments and related personal data may be retained indefinitely unless removed upon request.
- Analytics data is stored in aggregate form with no personally identifiable connection.
10. Children’s Privacy
Geek Circuit is intended for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we discover such data, we will promptly delete it.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR, India’s DPDP 2023), you may have rights to:
- Access your data
- Request corrections
- Request deletion
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To make a request, contact us using the information below.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. The revised version will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://www.geekcircuit.com
By using Geek Circuit, you agree to this Privacy Policy.