Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 30, 2025
Website: EvilGeek1 Creative
Domain: https://evilgeek.com
Contact: privacy@evilgeek.com
Mailing Address:
EvilGeek Creative LLC
202 N Cedar Ave
Owatonna, MN 55060
United States
Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how EvilGeek Creative (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit evilgeek.com (the “Site”).
The Site publishes technology-focused editorial content, reviews, and recommendations and may include affiliate marketing links. We do not sell products directly, and we do not provide user accounts or login functionality.
Information We Collect
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect information you choose to provide, including when you:
- Contact us via email or a contact form
- Submit feedback or inquiries
This information may include your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device and browser data: browser type, operating system, device type, language, screen resolution
- Log data: IP address, approximate geographic location (derived from IP), date and time of access
- Usage and navigation data: pages viewed, referring and exit pages, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
- Click and referral tracking: outbound link clicks (including affiliate links), the page from which the click occurred, and aggregated performance data
This data is used primarily in aggregated or anonymized form to understand site usage and performance.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (such as pixels and tags) to:
- Operate and secure the Site
- Measure traffic and usage patterns
- Track outbound link performance and affiliate referrals
- Remember cookie consent preferences
We display a cookie consent banner where required and allow visitors to manage non-essential cookies through that interface.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site functionality.
Analytics Tools
We use the following analytics and site measurement tools:
- WordPress (site platform and basic analytics)
- Google Analytics (traffic measurement and usage statistics)
These tools may collect information such as IP address, device/browser data, and usage behavior. Where available, we configure analytics to limit data retention and use aggregated reporting.
Affiliate Marketing and Third-Party Tracking
EvilGeek Creative participates in affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to:
- Amazon Associates
- CJ (Commission Junction)
- Awin
- Other affiliate networks as added over time
When you click an affiliate link, the affiliate network or merchant may use cookies or similar technologies to track referrals and attribute purchases. These third parties operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
We do not control how third-party merchants collect or use data once you leave our Site.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Understand how visitors interact with content
- Measure affiliate link performance
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
- Respond to inquiries and communications
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for legitimate business and operational purposes:
- Personally identifiable information (PII) collected automatically (such as IP-based data) is retained for no longer than one (1) month, or until it can be aggregated into non-identifiable statistics
- Click and tracking data is retained only until aggregated and purged
- Names and email addresses voluntarily provided by users are retained only as long as needed to respond to communications or maintain records
Sharing and Disclosure
We may share information:
- With service providers (such as hosting, analytics, and security providers) who process data on our behalf
- With affiliate networks for referral attribution and reporting
- For legal or security reasons if required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property
- In connection with a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We do not knowingly sell personal information for monetary consideration. Some laws define “sale” or “sharing” broadly to include certain advertising or analytics disclosures.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request deletion of personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Opt out of certain data processing activities
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@evilgeek.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We may require reasonable verification before fulfilling requests.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is no industry-wide standard, we do not respond to such signals in a uniform way.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 where applicable), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Visitors
If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries where our service providers operate.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
For privacy questions or requests:
EvilGeek Creative LLC
Email: privacy@evilgeek.com
Mailing Address:
202 N Cedar Ave
Owatonna, MN 55060
United States