LanGeek Privacy Policy
This privacy policy explains how LanGeek (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects the personal information of our users (“you” or “your”) when you visit our website or use our services. By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy and consent to our data practices.
What information do we collect and how?
We collect two types of information from you: personal information and non-personal information.
Personal information is any information that can be used to identify you as an individual, such as your name, email address, location, etc. We collect personal information from you when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you register for an account, create a profile, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.
Non-personal information is any information that cannot be used to identify you as an individual, such as your browser type, device type, operating system, IP address, etc. We collect non-personal information from you automatically when you visit our website or use our services, such as through cookies, web beacons, log files, and other tracking technologies. We use this information to analyze and improve our website and services, as well as for marketing and research purposes.
How do we use the information we collect?
We use the information we collect from you for various purposes, such as:
- To provide you with our website and services, and to personalize your experience with us
- To communicate with you about our website and services, and to respond to your inquiries and feedback
- To send you newsletters, promotions, offers, and other information that may interest you
- To improve and optimize our website and services, and to develop new features and products
- To measure and analyze the performance, usage, and trends of our website and services
- To protect the security and integrity of our website and services, and to prevent fraud and abuse
- To comply with our legal obligations, and to enforce our terms and conditions and policies
- To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide your consent
How do we share and disclose the information we collect?
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share or disclose your information with the following parties and for the following reasons:
- With our affiliates, partners, and service providers who help us operate our website and services, such as hosting, payment processing, analytics, email delivery, etc. These parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
- With other users of our website and services, such as when you create a public profile, post a comment, or participate in a forum. You can control the visibility of your information through your account settings.
- With social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, if you choose to link your account with them or share our content on them. You can manage your privacy settings on these platforms through their respective websites or apps.
- With law enforcement, regulators, courts, or other authorities, if we are required or permitted to do so by law, or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, to protect our rights or property, to prevent or investigate illegal or fraudulent activities, or to protect the safety of our users or the public.
- With other parties involved in a merger, acquisition, sale, or other business transaction involving us or our assets. In such a case, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that your information is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy.
- With any other party for which you provide your consent or direction.
How do we store and protect the information we collect?
We store the information we collect from you on secure servers located in Germany. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account password and for any activity that occurs under your account.
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide you with our website and services, or as required by law. When we no longer need your information, we will delete it or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policy.
What rights do you have over your information?
Depending on your location and the applicable laws, you may have certain rights over your information, such as:
- The right to access, update, correct, or delete your information
- The right to restrict or object to the processing of your information
- The right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your information
- The right to receive a copy of your information in a portable format
- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, you can contact us using the contact details below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time and in accordance with the law. We may ask you to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
How do we use cookies and other tracking technologies?
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and store information about your preferences and activity on our website and services. Cookies are small files that are placed on your browser or device by the website or service you are using. They help us to recognize you, remember your settings, provide you with a better user experience, and improve our website and services.
We use the following types of cookies and tracking technologies:
- Essential cookies: These are cookies that are necessary for the functioning of our website and services. They enable you to navigate our website and use our features, such as logging in, etc. You cannot opt out of these cookies, but you can disable them by changing your browser settings. However, this may affect the functionality of our website and services.
- Performance cookies: These are cookies that help us to measure and analyze the performance, usage, and trends of our website and services. They help us to understand how you interact with our website and services, and to improve them accordingly. You can opt out of these cookies by using the tools provided by the third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics.
- Functional cookies: These are cookies that help us to provide you with a more personalized and enhanced user experience. They help us to remember your preferences, such as your language, location, etc., and to provide you with features, such as social media integration, etc. You can opt out of these cookies by changing your browser settings or by using the tools provided by the third-party services we use, such as Facebook and Twitter.
You can learn more about cookies and how to manage them by visiting [All About Cookies].
How do we update and change this privacy policy?
We may update and change this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices, website and services, or the law. We will notify you of any material changes by posting a notice on our website or by sending you an email. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed of how we handle your information. Your continued use of our website and services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated privacy policy.
How can you contact us?
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or your information, you can contact us by email at [email protected].
This privacy policy was last updated on February 20, 2024.