Privacy Policy🔗︎
Last updated: March 2026
This policy covers thingsgeeky.arcotek.co.uk, operated by the site owner.
About This Site🔗︎
Things Geeky is a personal website operated by a private individual based in the United Kingdom. If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please use the comment section at the bottom of this page.
Data Collected🔗︎
Analytics🔗︎
This site uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the site. GA4 collects:
- Pages visited and time spent
- General geographic region (country/city level)
- Browser type, device type and operating system
- How you arrived at the site (search, direct, referral)
GA4 does not collect your name, email address or any directly identifying information. IP addresses are anonymised. Analytics data is only collected after you accept cookies via the cookie consent banner.
Comments🔗︎
If you choose to leave a comment, the following is collected:
- Display name — required, used to identify your comment publicly
- Email address — optional, used only to notify you of replies; it is never displayed publicly
Comments are powered by Isso, a self-hosted commenting system. Comment data is stored on Azure infrastructure and is not shared with third parties.
Advertising🔗︎
This site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve personalised ads based on your browsing behaviour. Consent is required before any advertising cookies are set.
Cookies🔗︎
| Cookie | Purpose | Set by |
|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_* |
Google Analytics tracking | |
isso-* |
Remember your comment details between visits | Isso (self-hosted) |
You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time using the cookie settings link in the page footer.
How Your Data Is Used🔗︎
| Data | Purpose | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics data | Understand site usage and improve content | Legitimate interests / Consent |
| Comment name | Display your comment publicly | Contract (you chose to comment) |
| Comment email | Notify you of replies | Consent (the field is optional) |
Data Retention🔗︎
- Analytics data is retained for 14 months (GA4 default).
- Comments are retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
Your Rights🔗︎
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of personal data held about you
- Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure — request deletion of your personal data
- Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests
To exercise any of these rights, leave a comment at the bottom of this page. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Third-Party Services🔗︎
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Site analytics | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google AdSense | Advertising | Google Privacy Policy |
| GitHub | Source code hosting | GitHub Privacy Statement |
| Microsoft Azure | Site hosting | Microsoft Privacy Statement |
Changes to This Policy🔗︎
This policy may be updated from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.
