1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

Item Details
Legal entity / Controller Nerdicate – non‑commercial educational blog
Address Łódź, Poland
Email privacy@nerdicate.com
EU Representative Not required ‑ we are established in the EU

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Context Categories of Data Purpose Legal Basis (GDPR Art. 6) Retention
Comments • Name / pseudonym
• Email (hashed)
• IP address & user‑agent Display comment publicly; spam filtering (Akismet); security Legitimate interest (f) Indefinitely, because comments form part of the public record. You may request deletion.
Contact form / Email • Name
• Email
• Message content Respond to your enquiry Consent (a) 24 months from last correspondence
Newsletter (if you subscribe) • Name
• Email Deliver requested updates Consent (a) Until you unsubscribe
Analytics (Google Analytics 4, IP anonymised) • Pseudonymous identifiers
• Device/browser info
• Pages visited Aggregate statistics to improve content Legitimate interest (f) 14 months
Affiliate links (e.g., Amazon, Spreadshirt) • Referrer ID Track purchases for commission attribution Legitimate interest (f) Per partner’s policy (we do not receive personal data about you)

We do not process special categories of personal data (Art. 9 GDPR).

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use:

  1. Essential cookies – required to load pages, remember cookie consent, and store user preferences.
  2. Performance cookies – Google Analytics (IP anonymisation enabled).
  3. Functional cookies – remember your name/email when you opt‑in to “Save my details for next time” under the comment form.
  4. Affiliate cookies – track outbound clicks to partner stores.

You can manage or delete cookies at any time via your browser settings. For detailed information, see our separate Cookie Policy.

4. How We Share Your Data

We only disclose your data to:

  • Service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting company, email service, Akismet spam filter, Google Analytics, Cloudflare).
  • Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Affiliate programs – only pseudonymous referrer IDs; no personal data are shared.

Service providers are bound by data‑processing agreements and, where applicable, Standard Contractual Clauses for transfers outside the EEA.

5. Security Measures

We use SSL/TLS encryption, strong server firewalls, regular software updates, and access controls. While no system is 100 % secure, we strive to protect your information to the highest reasonable standard.

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR you have the right to:

  1. Access – obtain a copy of your personal data.
  2. Rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  3. Erasure – request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
  4. Restriction – limit processing under certain circumstances.
  5. Portability – receive data in a structured, machine‑readable format.
  6. Object – object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  7. Withdraw consent – at any time, for future processing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at danny@nerdicate.com. We will respond within 30 days.

If you believe we have infringed your privacy rights, you may lodge a complaint with Prezes Urzędu Ochrony Danych Osobowych (UODO) or another competent supervisory authority in the EU.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us for deletion.

8. Third‑Party Links

Our articles may contain links to external sites (e.g., YouTube, Amazon). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will indicate the latest version. Significant changes will be announced via a notice on the Site.

10. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please email danny@nerdicate.com.

 

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