Av Geek Blog
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 10 June 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Av Geek Blog (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and in compliance with the law.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website www.avgeekblog.co.uk (Av Geek Blog)
2. Information we collect
When you visit our website, we may collect the following types of information:
a) Information you provide to us
• Name – when you contact us or make a post or comment on Groups or on a blog post
• Email address – when you subscribe to our email newsletter, when you contact us, when you become a site member and when you comment or a blog post or post in a Group
• Social media profile information – when you engage with us on Instagram or X, we may collect publicly available information such as your name, username, profile picture and any messages or comments you send to us.
b) Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, Wix (our hosting provider) and third-party services may automatically collect certain data, including:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information (such as operating system)
• Location data (based on your IP address, if enabled)
• Website usage data (such as pages visited, time spent on the website)
We may use cookies and tracking technologies to collect this data (see Point 7 on Cookies).
Please be aware that while this information may not be personally identifying by itself, it may be possible to combine it with other data to personally identify individual persons.
3. How we use your information
We use your information to:
• Provide, operate and improve our website
• Send email newsletters, updates, and other blog-related content (only if you have subscribed)
• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
• Monitor and analyse website performance and usage
• Ensure the security of our website and prevent fraudulent activity
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
4. How Wix processes your data
Since our website is hosted on Wix, your personal data is processed and stored according to Wix’s privacy policy and security measures. Here’s how Wix handles data:
• Data storage – Wix stores data on secure servers located in various regions, including the European Economic Area (EEA), Israel and the United States.
• Data transfers – Wix may transfer personal data internationally but ensures compliance with GDPR.
• Third-party integrations – Wix may share limited data with third-party services (e.g. analytics, marketing tools) that help operate the website.
• Security Measures – Wix employs SSL encryption, firewalls and security monitoring to protect personal data.
For more details, you can review Wix’s Privacy Policy.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:
• Consent – When you subscribe to our newsletter, you provide consent for us to use your email address to send you updates.
• Legitimate interests – we may process certain data (such as website usage statistics) to improve our website’s performance and user experience.
• Legal obligations – in some cases, we may need to process your data to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
6. How we store and protect your data
Your data is securely stored using Wix’s hosting infrastructure. We take security measures to protect your information. However, no online platform is 100% secure, so we encourage users to take precautions, such as using strong passwords and avoiding sharing sensitive data via email. You are responsible for selecting any password and its overall security strength, ensuring the security of your own information within the bounds of our services.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember user preferences and track visitor behaviour.
Types of cookies we use:
• Essential cookies – necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies – help us understand how users interact with our website
• Marketing cookies – used for advertising and social media sharing
Managing cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some website features may not function properly without cookies.
8. Your rights under GDPR
You have rights regarding your personal data, including:
• Right to access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification – request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure – request deletion of your personal data (subject to certain conditions).
• Right to restrict processing – request that we limit the use of your data.
• Right to object – object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to data portability – request your data in a machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at geekofairlines@gmail.com. We may require verification before fulfilling your request.
9. Third-party links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. Please review their policies before providing any personal data.
10. Data retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Specifically:
• Email subscriptions – retained until you unsubscribe.
• Contact inquiries – retained for up to 12 months after the inquiry is resolved.
• Website analytics data – retained for up to 12 months as per Wix and Google Analytics policies.
After these periods, we securely delete or anonymise this data.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
12. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Email: geekofairlines@gmail.com
Website: www.avgeekblog.co.uk