Who We Are
AbsoluteGeeks.com (“Absolute Geeks”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is operated by Absolute Geeks Media FZE LLC, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
We publish independent coverage of technology, gaming, entertainment, AI, consumer electronics, mobility, and digital culture. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you when you visit our website.
By using AbsoluteGeeks.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect:
Information You Provide
This may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Newsletter subscription details
- Comments you post on articles
Providing this information is always voluntary.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Referring websites
- General location (country or city level)
This information helps us improve the performance, security, and usability of our website.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Operate and improve AbsoluteGeeks.com
- Respond to enquiries and support requests
- Deliver newsletters and editorial updates you’ve subscribed to
- Moderate comments and prevent spam
- Analyse website traffic and reader engagement
- Improve our editorial content and user experience
- Maintain website security and detect abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Advertising & Analytics
AbsoluteGeeks may use third-party advertising and analytics services, including providers such as:
- Google Analytics
- Google Ad Manager
- Google AdSense
- Other trusted advertising or measurement partners
These providers may use cookies or similar technologies to understand how visitors use our website, measure advertising performance, and personalise advertising where permitted by law.
Affiliate Links
Some articles contain affiliate links.
If you purchase a product through one of these links, Absolute Geeks may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate partnerships never influence our editorial opinions, review scores, or product recommendations.
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the information entered into the comment form together with the visitor’s IP address and browser details to help detect spam and maintain community standards.
If you use Gravatar, an anonymised version of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service. Their privacy policy is available at:
Once your comment is approved, your profile image may appear publicly alongside your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to AbsoluteGeeks.com, we recommend removing embedded location (GPS/EXIF) information before uploading.
Other visitors may be able to download images and extract embedded metadata.
Cookies
AbsoluteGeeks uses cookies to improve functionality and enhance your experience.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember your preferences
- Keep you logged in (where applicable)
- Remember comment details
- Measure website performance
- Deliver relevant advertising
- Improve website functionality
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content such as YouTube videos, social media posts, podcasts, maps, or other third-party media.
Embedded content behaves as though you visited the third-party website directly. Those websites may collect information, use cookies, and monitor your interaction according to their own privacy policies.
Who We Share Information With
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information only when necessary with trusted service providers that help us operate the website, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Email newsletter platforms
- Analytics providers
- Advertising partners
- Spam detection services
- Security providers
We may also disclose information where required by law or to protect our legal rights.
Data Retention
Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely to recognise follow-up comments and simplify moderation.
If users register for an account (where available), we retain account information until the account is deleted or as required by law.
We retain other information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Object to certain types of processing
- Request a copy of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information.
While no website can guarantee absolute security, we continually work to safeguard our systems and user data.
Children’s Privacy
AbsoluteGeeks.com is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When significant changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date shown at the top of this page.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Absolute Geeks Media FZE LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates