Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Who We Are
This website is operated by Learned Geek LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company. When we refer to "we," "us," or "our" in this policy, we're referring to Learned Geek LLC.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our contact form, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The content of your message
This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
Information Collected Automatically
Our web server automatically logs standard technical information when you visit, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
This information is used for security monitoring and basic analytics.
Google Ads Conversion Tracking
We use Google Ads conversion tracking (gtag.js) to measure the effectiveness of our advertising. When you visit our site, Google may set cookies that allow us to attribute conversions, such as contact form submissions, back to specific ads or campaigns. We do not receive your personal information through this tracking, only aggregated conversion data and audience-level reports.
Google Ads is subject to Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of personalized advertising in Google's Ads Settings, and you can disable Google Ads cookies via your browser's cookie controls or with a tracker-blocking extension.
Cookies
This website uses minimal cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
.AspNetCore.Antiforgery.* |
CSRF protection for forms | Session |
theme (localStorage) |
Remembers dark/light mode preference | Persistent |
_gcl_au and related (Google Ads) |
Conversion attribution and ad measurement | Up to 90 days |
Aside from the Google Ads cookies listed above, we do not use additional tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party cookies for cross-site behavioral profiling.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries
- Maintain and improve our website
- Protect against security threats
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Sharing
We may share your information only in these circumstances:
- Email delivery: Contact form submissions are sent via our email provider (SmarterASP.NET)
- Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
- reCAPTCHA: We use Google reCAPTCHA on our contact form for spam protection. This is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
- Google Ads: We use Google Ads conversion tracking to measure advertising effectiveness, which sets cookies for attribution as described in the Cookies section above. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
Contact form messages are retained in our email system for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and maintain business records. Server logs are retained for 30 days.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to any personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@learnedgeek.com.
Security
We use industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, CSRF protection, and secure email transmission. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
SMS Service
If you interact with our AI-powered SMS service at (205) TXT-GEEK, additional policies apply:
- AI Assistant via SMS - Try our AI-powered text message assistant
- SMS Privacy Policy - How we handle your phone number and messages
- SMS Terms and Conditions - Terms of service for text messaging
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Learned Geek LLC
Email: hello@learnedgeek.com