PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: February 1, 2026

At Let's Geek Out! (accessible from letsgeekout.net), one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Let's Geek Out! and how we use it.

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.

Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Information We Collect

The personal information that you are asked to provide, and the reasons why you are asked to provide it, will be made clear to you at the point we ask you to provide your personal information.

1. Account Information

When you register for an account, we may ask for your contact information, including items such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Zip Code (for event localization)

2. Social Login Data

If you choose to register or log in via a third-party social media service (such as Google or Facebook), we may collect personal data that is already associated with your third-party account, such as your name and email address. We do not store your social media passwords.

3. Usage & Location Data

We collect information about how you interact with our website to improve your experience. This includes:

  • Geolocation: We use your Zip Code (provided by you) to filter and display events near you.
  • Click Tracking: We track clicks on event cards and external links (e.g., event websites) to analyze event popularity and improve our recommendations.
  • Log Files: Like many other websites, we use log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website.
  • Improve, personalize, and expand our website.
  • Understand and analyze how you use our website.
  • Develop new products, services, features, and functionality.
  • Send you emails (if subscribed) regarding event updates or account notifications.
  • Find and prevent fraud.

Cookies and Web Beacons

Let's Geek Out! requires the use of cookies to function.

We use cookies to:

  • Authenticate Users: Keep you logged in to your account.
  • Store Preferences: Remember your Zip Code and search filters so you don't have to re-enter them.
  • Security: Protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks.
  • Spam Prevention: We use a unique identifier cookie to prevent spam and abuse of our forms.
  • Analytics: Analyze site traffic and click patterns to improve our service.

By using our website, you agree to allow these cookies.

Advertising Cookies

We may display banner advertisements on our site. These ads may use cookies to rotate ads and ensure you do not see the same ad repeatedly. We do not share your personal information with advertisers.

Third Party Privacy Policies

Let's Geek Out!'s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information.

CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)

Under the CCPA, among other rights, California consumers have the right to:

  • Request that a business that collects a consumer's personal data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data that a business has collected about consumers.
  • Request that a business delete any personal data about the consumer that a business has collected.
  • Request that a business that sells a consumer's personal data, not sell the consumer's personal data.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

GDPR Data Protection Rights

We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

  • The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
  • The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
  • The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

Children's Information

Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.

Let's Geek Out! does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.