Last updated: August 31, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Nerd From IT (“this site”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit nerdfromit.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
Who We Are
Nerd From IT is a personal technology blog covering topics such as Azure, Docker, Linux, and Raspberry Pi. You can contact us at nerdfromit@gmail.com with any questions about this policy or your personal data.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Analytics data: We use Google Analytics (via the Site Kit and MonsterInsights plugins) to understand how visitors use this site, including pages visited, time on site, device and browser type, and approximate location. This data is aggregated and does not directly identify you.
- Cookies: We use cookies for analytics, site functionality, and (where applicable) advertising. A cookie consent banner (CookieYes) lets you manage your preferences.
- Contact form data: If you use our contact form, we collect the name, email address, and message you provide, solely to respond to your inquiry.
- Newsletter subscription: If you subscribe to email updates, we collect your email address to send you new post notifications. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- Pop-up sign-ups: We may use on-site pop-ups (OptinMonster) to invite you to subscribe; these only collect data you voluntarily submit.
Advertising and Google AdSense
This site may display advertisements served by Google AdSense and other third-party vendors. These vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also learn more about how Google uses data at How Google Uses Data When You Use Our Partners’ Sites or Apps.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them for:
- Essential site functionality
- Analytics (Google Analytics)
- Advertising (Google AdSense and partners, where enabled)
- Remembering your cookie consent choices (CookieYes)
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time, or by adjusting your consent preferences via our cookie banner.
Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions and newsletter subscriber data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for, or until you ask us to delete it. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics’ default retention settings.
Your Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to access, correct, export, or request deletion of your personal data, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at nerdfromit@gmail.com.
Third-Party Links
Our posts may link to external sites (such as Microsoft Azure documentation or Amazon product pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites and encourage you to review their own privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via our Contact page or email nerdfromit@gmail.com.