Last updated: September 23, 2024

Introduction

At Nerds Nook, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal data when you visit our website or use our services, and outlines your rights under applicable data protection laws.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Account: A unique account created for you to access our Service.
  • Company: (referred to as “we”, “us”, or “our”) refers to Nerds Nook.
  • Cookies: Small files stored on your device by a website, used to improve your experience.
  • Personal Data: Information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • Service: Refers to the Nerds Nook website.
  • Usage Data: Data automatically collected through the use of our Service or its infrastructure (e.g., IP address, browser type, visit duration).
  • You: Refers to the individual using our Service, or the legal entity represented by that individual.

Data Collection and Usage

We collect several types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service.

Personal Data
When using our Service, we may ask for Personal Data such as:

  • Email address
  • First and last name
  • Payment details (when making purchases)
  • Usage Data (IP address, browser type, visit duration)

Usage Data
We may collect information about how you access and use the Service, including device information, browser type, and statistics on page interactions.

Tracking & Cookies
We use Cookies and similar technologies to track user activity and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, but some parts of our Service may not function properly without them.

Third-Party Services

We work with third-party service providers to improve our service delivery. These third parties may collect, store, and process your personal data under their respective privacy policies.

Analytics
We use analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to understand how our Service is used. These tools track your interactions with our website and compile reports to help us improve functionality.

Email Marketing
For email marketing and communication, we may use third-party providers like MailChimp. These providers may store your contact information and analyze interaction with emails to optimize our marketing efforts.

Ads
We utilize services like Google Ads to deliver targeted advertisements. These services may use Cookies to track your browsing activity and deliver personalized ads.

Payments
If you make purchases through our Service, we may use payment processors like PayPal. Payment information is securely transmitted and stored by the processor, and we do not retain your credit card or banking details.

Legal Compliance

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), your personal data is protected under GDPR. You have the following rights:

  • Access to your data
  • Rectification of inaccurate data
  • Erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restriction of data processing
  • Data portability
  • Objection to data processing

CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
Under CCPA, California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal data is collected
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Opt out of data sharing or selling

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

CPRA (California Privacy Rights Act)
CPRA expands CCPA by introducing the right to correct personal data and limiting data retention.

CalOPPA (California Online Privacy Protection Act)
We comply with CalOPPA, ensuring that our users are informed of their data collection and rights to access or delete data.

Cookies Policy

We use both session and persistent Cookies for the following purposes:

  • Necessary Cookies: Essential for the proper functioning of our Service.
  • Functionality Cookies: Store preferences (e.g., language, login details).
  • Analytics Cookies: Track user interactions for improving the Service.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to serve relevant ads to users.

You can manage Cookies through your browser settings.

User-Generated Content Provisions

Any content you submit to our Service (e.g., comments, reviews) may be visible to other users. By submitting user-generated content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, distribute, and display the content.

Termination Provisions

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service if you violate our terms or policies, including this Privacy Policy. Upon termination, your personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to comply with legal obligations.

Retention of Personal Data

We retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may retain Usage Data for internal analysis or to comply with legal obligations.

Data Security

We employ technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data but will take all reasonable steps to ensure its protection.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not directed toward anyone under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove the information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to—and maintained on—servers outside your state or country where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers, provided appropriate safeguards are in place.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction, or deletion of your Personal Data. You can manage your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us at the provided email address.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. It is advised that you review this page periodically for any updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us by: