Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 20, 2025
Last Updated: June 20, 2025

Welcome to MISFITGEEK. We care deeply about your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information. By using our website, you agree to the practices outlined below.

1. Who We Are

MISFITGEEK is a technology blog operated using the WordPress content management system (CMS). We publish usage guides, software reviews, and AI tool recommendations to help individuals and teams make smarter tech decisions.

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please email us at:
📧 editors@misfitgeek.com

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following types of information:

a) Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide

  • Name and email address (when submitting a contact form or subscribing to a newsletter)
  • Comments or messages submitted through the website

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we automatically collect some data to help us improve your experience:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages visited and referring URLs
  • Time spent on our website

This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries or contact form submissions
  • Improve our website content and performance
  • Monitor website usage trends through analytics
  • Send occasional email updates or newsletters (only if you opt in)
  • Recommend tools or services relevant to your interests

We do not sell your personal information to any third party.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

MISFITGEEK uses cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality and speed
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze visitor behavior via tools like Google Analytics
  • Serve affiliate links or embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, embedded tweets)

You can control or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how certain parts of the site function.

5. Third-Party Tools & Affiliates

Our website may link to or use third-party services including:

  • Google Analytics
  • Affiliate marketing platforms (e.g., ShareASale, Impact, Amazon Associates)
  • Embedded media (e.g., YouTube, Twitter, GitHub)

These platforms may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their data practices and encourage you to review their policies before engaging.

6. Email Communication

If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us via email:

  • We will only send you emails you’ve opted in to receive
  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email
  • We do not share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes

7. Data Protection and Retention

We take reasonable steps to protect your data using industry-standard tools and security practices. Data is stored securely and only for as long as necessary to serve the purpose it was collected for, or to comply with legal obligations.

8. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

If you are located in the EU or California, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Request a copy of the data we hold about you
  • Opt out of any data processing or marketing communications

To make a request, email us at: editors@misfitgeek.com

9. Children’s Privacy

MISFITGEEK does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes to our practices, services, or legal requirements. The updated version will always be available on this page, with the effective date clearly marked.

11. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or data-related requests, please contact:
📧 editors@misfitgeek.com

Thank you for trusting MISFITGEEK.

We’re committed to keeping your data safe and your tech journey informed.