Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy was last updated on 20 February 2025 and applies to users in the United Kingdom and the United States.

1. Introduction Our website, https://www.geekyopinions.com (hereinafter: “the website”) uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience, all technologies are referred to as “cookies”). Cookies may also be placed by third parties we have engaged. This document informs you about the use of cookies on our website and your rights under applicable UK and US regulations.
2. What are cookies? A cookie is a small, simple file that is sent along with pages of this website and stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer or another device. The information stored may be returned to our servers or the servers of relevant third parties during a subsequent visit.
3. What are scripts? A script is a piece of program code that is used to make our website function properly and interactively. This code is executed on our server or on your device.
4. What is a web beacon? A web beacon (or pixel tag) is a small, invisible piece of text or image on a website used to monitor traffic. Various data about you may be stored using web beacons.
5. Cookies 5.1 Technical or functional cookies These cookies ensure that certain parts of the website function properly and that your user preferences remain known. By placing functional cookies, we make it easier for you to visit our website. For example, these cookies ensure that items remain in your shopping cart until you complete a purchase. We may place these cookies without requiring your consent.

5.2 Statistics cookies We use statistics cookies to optimize the user experience on our website by gaining insights into how visitors interact with it. In the UK, we require your permission before placing these cookies. In the US, they may be placed by default, but users can opt out at any time.

5.3 Advertising cookies These cookies enable us to gain insights into our campaign results. This happens based on a profile created from your behavior on https://www.geekyopinions.com. You are linked to a unique ID, but these cookies do not track your behavior across different websites to serve personalized ads. In the UK, we require explicit consent to place these cookies. In the US, users can opt out of targeted advertising.

5.4 Marketing/Tracking cookies These cookies or other local storage methods create user profiles to display advertising or track user behavior across multiple websites for marketing purposes. In the UK, explicit consent is required. In the US, users can opt out of data sharing by using tools like the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

5.5 Social media cookies Our website includes content from TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter to allow users to like, share, or engage with our content. These platforms may place cookies and process certain information for personalized advertising. TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter are located in the United States.

6. Placed cookies (Identical to previous list, ensuring compliance across both jurisdictions.)
7. Consent and Opt-Out Mechanisms 7.1 UK Users

• Users must provide explicit consent before non-essential cookies (statistics, marketing, and tracking cookies) are placed.
• Users can manage cookie preferences through our pop-up or browser settings.

7.2 US Users

• Non-essential cookies may be placed by default, but users have the right to opt out.
• Users can opt out of targeted advertising using the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link available on our website.
• US users can also manage cookie settings via browser controls.

8. Enabling/disabling and deleting cookies You can use your internet browser settings to automatically or manually delete cookies. You can also specify that certain cookies may not be placed. Please refer to your browser’s Help section for instructions.
9. Your rights with respect to personal data UK Users (Under UK GDPR):

• Right to access, rectify, delete, or transfer your personal data.
• Right to object to data processing.
• Right to withdraw consent at any time.
• Complaints can be filed with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

US Users (Under CCPA/CPRA & other state laws):

• Right to access personal data collected about you.
• Right to request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to opt out of data sales or targeted advertising.
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.
• Complaints can be filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or relevant state attorney general.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details at the bottom of the Opt-out preferences.