Geekman Forum

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 26-03-2025

Welcome to GeekMan Forum! We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our forum, including when you sign up via Facebook, Google, or Twitter login.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our forum.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you register, post, or interact with GeekMan Forum, we may collect:

  • Account Information: Username, email address, profile picture (if uploaded).
  • Social Media Login Data: If you sign up via Facebook, Google, or Twitter, we may receive your name, email, and public profile info (based on your privacy settings with those platforms).
  • User Content: Questions, answers, comments, and messages you post.
  • Contact Information: If you reach out to support, we may collect your email and correspondence.

B. Automatically Collected Information

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and timestamps.
  • Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze trends, and remember preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve GeekMan Forum.
  • Authenticate your account and enable social logins.
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests.
  • Monitor and analyze forum activity to prevent abuse.
  • Send important updates (e.g., policy changes, security alerts).

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. However, we may share information in these cases:

  • Service Providers: Trusted vendors (e.g., hosting, analytics) who assist in forum operations (under strict confidentiality).
  • Legal Compliance: If required by law (e.g., court orders, fraud investigations).
  • Forum Safety: To enforce our terms and prevent harm to users.

4. Your Rights & Control Over Data

A. Access, Correction & Deletion

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correct inaccurate information.
  • Delete your account and associated data permanently.

B. How to Delete Your Account & Data

  1. Go to Account Settings → Profile Settings →  Delete Account.
  2. Confirm deletion.
  3. All your questions, answers, and profile data will be permanently erased from our database.

Note: Some anonymized data may remain in backups for a limited time (up to 30 days) before full deletion.

C. GDPR Compliance (For EU Users)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have additional rights:

  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Withdraw Consent: Opt out of data processing (where applicable).
  • Lodge Complaints: Contact your local data protection authority if you believe your rights were violated.

To exercise these rights, email us at [Your Contact Email].

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures (encryption, secure servers, access controls) to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure—always use strong passwords and report suspicious activity.

6. Children’s Privacy

GeekMan Forum is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we discover such data, we will delete it immediately.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. If significant changes occur, we’ll notify you via email or forum announcements. Continued use of GeekMan Forum means you accept the revised policy.

8. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact:

Thank you for trusting GeekMan Forum! We’re committed to keeping your data safe and transparent.

This policy is effective as of [Insert Date].

Key Takeaways for Users:

✅ We don’t sell your data.
✅ You own your content and can delete it anytime.
✅ GDPR & other privacy rights are respected.
✅ Social logins only collect necessary info.

Stay secure and happy discussing on GeekMan! 🚀