Policies
Cookie Policy
At Geekbot, we believe in being transparent about how we collect and use data. This policy provides information about how and when we use cookies for these purposes. Capitalized terms used in this policy but not defined have the meaning set forth in our Privacy Policy, which also includes additional details about the collection and use of information at Geekbot.
What is a cookie?
Cookies are small text files sent by us to your computer or mobile device, which enables Geekbot website features and functionality. They are unique to your account or your browser. Session-based cookies last only while your browser is open and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies last until you or your browser delete them or until they expire.
To find out more about cookies, visit this site.
Does Geekbot use cookies?
Yes. Geekbot website uses cookies and similar technologies like single-pixel gifs. We use both session-based and persistent cookies. Geekbot sets and accesses our own cookies on the domains operated by Geekbot and its corporate affiliates (collectively, the ” Sites“). In addition, we use third party cookies, like Google Analytics and Hotjar.
How is Geekbot using cookies?
Cookies are not tied to your account but are unique and allow us to carry out analytics and customization, among other similar things.
Cookies can be used to recognize you when you visit a Site, remember your preferences, and give you a personalized experience that’s consistent with your settings. Cookies also make your interactions faster and more secure.
Visit our cookie tables to learn more.
Categories of Use | Description |
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Security | We use cookies to enable and support our security features, and to help us detect malicious activity. |
Preferences, features and services | Cookies can tell us which language you prefer and what your communications preferences are. They can help you fill out forms on our Sites more easily. They also provide you with features, insights, and customized content. |
Marketing | We may use cookies to help us deliver marketing campaigns and track their performance (e.g., a user visited our FAQ page and then made a purchase). Similarly, our partners may use cookies to provide us with information about your interactions with their services, but use of those third-party cookies would be subject to the service provider’s policies. |
Performance, Analytics and Research | Cookies help us learn how well our Sites perform. We may use cookies to understand, improve, and research products, features, and services, including to create logs and record when you access our Sites from different devices, such as your work computer or your mobile device. |
What third-party cookies does Geekbot use?
You can find a list of the third-party cookies that Geekbot uses on our sites along with other relevant information in our cookie tables. While we do our best to keep this table updated, please note that the number and names of cookies, pixels and other technologies may change from time to time.
How are cookies used for advertising purposes?
Cookies and other ad technology such as pixels, and tags help us market more effectively to users that we and our partners believe may be interested in Geekbot. They also help provide us with aggregated auditing, research, and reporting, and know when content has been shown to you.
What can you do if you don’t want cookies to be set or want them to be removed, or if you want to opt out of interest-based targeting?
Some people prefer not to allow cookies, which is why most browsers give you the ability to manage cookies to suit you. In some browsers you can set up rules to manage cookies on a site-by-site basis, giving you more fine-grained control over your privacy. What this means is that you can disallow cookies from all sites except those that you trust.
Browser manufacturers provide help pages relating to cookie management in their products. Please see below for more information.
- Google Chrome
- Internet Explorer
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari (Desktop)
- Safari (Mobile)
- Android Browser
- Opera
- Opera Mobile
For other browsers, please consult the documentation that your browser manufacturer provides.
You can opt out of interest-based targeting provided by participating ad servers through the Digital Advertising Alliance (http://youradchoices.com). In addition, on your iPhone, iPad or Android, you can change your device settings to control whether you see online interest-based ads.
If you limit the ability of websites and applications to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience and/or lose the ability to access the services, since it will no longer be personalized to you. It may also stop you from saving customized settings.