Let’s talk privacy. Because even the boring stuff matters.
We know no one’s racing to read privacy policies, but it’s important. Read on what we collect, why, and how we keep it safe; so you’re in the loop.
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors of ideageek.net, operated by ideaGeek, and governs the collection, usage, and protection of your information across our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Identification Information
We may collect personal identification details, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Resume or CV (if submitted via our Careers page)
This information is only collected when you voluntarily provide it—via forms, inquiries, or other direct interactions with our site.
CV Submissions
If you apply for a role or contact us via our Careers page, we may request and store your CV (in PDF or DOC formats). CVs often contain sensitive personal data. By submitting your CV, you agree to let us review and store it for recruitment purposes only.
Non-Personal Identification Information
We may automatically collect non-identifiable information such as:
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Referring URL
- IP address
- Usage data on how you interact with our website
2. Cookies & Tracking Tools
We use cookies and third-party tracking services to better understand how visitors interact with our site and to enhance your experience. These may include:
Google Analytics
Helps us analyze user behavior and site performance. Google may collect data such as your IP address, device details, pages visited, and session duration.
Learn more about how Google uses your data.
Hotjar
Provides insight into user interactions (e.g., clicks, scrolls, or screen recordings) to help us improve site usability. No personally identifiable information is tracked by Hotjar.
Akismet
Used to prevent spam submissions, particularly on contact forms. Akismet may temporarily process form content, including personal information like names and emails, to determine if it’s spam.
Google reCAPTCHA
Our forms are protected by Google reCAPTCHA to prevent bots. This service may collect data such as mouse movements and interaction timestamps to distinguish real users from automated scripts.
Google’s Privacy Policy applies.
3. How We Protect Your Data
We adopt industry-standard security practices to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction, including:
- Encrypted data storage
- Secure email handling
- Role-based access control
4. Third-Party Links
Our site may link to external websites. We do not control these third-party sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. If you follow a link, be sure to review that site’s privacy policy
5. Your Rights & Choices
You can:
- Request access to or deletion of your personal data
- Secure email handling
- Opt out of tracking via browser settings
- Unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link provided
6. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest revision date will always be noted below. We encourage you to review it regularly to stay informed.
7. Contact Us
Have a question or concern about how we use your data?
Drop us a line at: [email protected]
Posted: June 10, 2015
Last Updated: May 27, 2025