Welcome
Welcome to thegeekmenu.com, owned and operated by The Geek Menu LLC.
The Geek Menu LLC values the privacy of every visitor and is committed to protecting personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected, how it may be used, when it may be shared, and the choices available regarding personal information.
This Privacy Policy applies to all content, recipes, blog articles, products, services, newsletters, comments, and community features available through the Website.
Information We Collect
Information may be collected when visitors subscribe to newsletters, contact the Website, leave comments, submit recipes or other content, create an account, make a purchase, or use other Website features.
The Website also automatically collects certain technical information, such as browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, referral information, and general usage statistics. This information helps improve Website performance, maintain security, understand how the Website is used, and enhance the overall visitor experience.
Comments, recipes, reviews, photographs, and other content voluntarily submitted for publication may become publicly visible. Sensitive or confidential information should not be submitted through public areas of the Website.
How Information Is Used
Information collected through the Website may be used to operate and improve the Website, respond to inquiries, provide customer support, deliver newsletters and requested communications, process purchases and other transactions, improve content and visitor experience, maintain Website security, prevent fraud or misuse, and comply with applicable legal obligations.
Personal information is used only for legitimate business purposes or as otherwise permitted by law.
Cookies and Third-Party Services
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, remember preferences, analyze Website performance, and support advertising where applicable.
The Geek Menu LLC may work with trusted third-party service providers that assist with website hosting, analytics, email communications, payment processing, advertising, security, spam prevention, and other operational services.
The Geek Menu LLC seeks to limit information shared with service providers to what is reasonably necessary for them to perform their services. These providers maintain their own privacy and security practices and may process information in accordance with their applicable agreements and policies.
Community Features
Visitors may choose to participate in the Website by posting comments or submitting recipes, reviews, photographs, or other content.
Community content may be reviewed, moderated, edited, or removed if it violates applicable laws, the rights of others, or the Website’s policies. Content submitted for publication may remain publicly available unless removed by The Geek Menu LLC.
Advertising and Affiliate Relationships
The Website may display advertisements, sponsored content, and affiliate links.
If a purchase is made through an affiliate link, The Geek Menu LLC may receive a commission. Additional information regarding affiliate relationships is available in the Affiliate & Advertising Disclosure.
Sponsored content will be identified where required by applicable law and when otherwise appropriate for transparency.
Advertising, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships do not determine the editorial opinions or recipe recommendations published by The Geek Menu LLC.
Recipes and Food Information
Recipes, cooking instructions, nutritional estimates, ingredient substitutions, and food safety information are provided for general informational purposes only.
Nutrition information should be considered an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands, preparation methods, and serving sizes.
Nothing published on the Website should be considered medical, nutritional, or professional dietary advice. Individuals are responsible for reviewing ingredient labels and determining whether recipes are appropriate for personal dietary needs, allergies, or other health considerations.
Additional information is available in the Recipe & Nutrition Disclaimer.
Privacy Rights and Security
Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to help protect personal information. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Depending on applicable law, individuals may have rights regarding access to, correction of, deletion of, restriction of, or other requests concerning personal information.
The Geek Menu LLC will respond to verified requests in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Additional information regarding applicable U.S. state privacy rights is provided in Appendix B – U.S. State Privacy Rights.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in business operations, technology, legal requirements, or Website features.
The most current version will be made available through thegeekmenu.com. The Last Updated date will identify the most recent approved revision.
Continued use of the Website after an updated Privacy Policy has been published constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Related Policies
This Policy complements any other terms, policies, notices, or agreements that may apply to The Geek Menu LLC’s website, services, products, promotions, programs, events, or physical locations.
Where provisions differ, the document most directly addressing the matter will apply unless applicable law requires otherwise.
Contact
Questions about this Policy or requests concerning privacy practices are welcome and may be submitted using the contact information below:
The Geek Menu LLC
P.O. Box 69
Hastings, NY 13076
Email: info@thegeekmenu.com
Website: https://thegeekmenu.com
Additional Information
The following supplemental documents form part of this Privacy Policy and are incorporated by reference:
Appendix A – Definitions
Appendix B – U.S. State Privacy Rights
Appendix C – Additional Privacy Practices
These documents provide additional information regarding terminology, applicable privacy rights, and the operational privacy practices followed by The Geek Menu LLC.
Appendix A – Definitions
Effective Date: July 11, 2026
Last Updated: August 7, 2026
This Appendix provides definitions for common terms used throughout the Privacy Policy and its related appendices. These definitions are intended to improve clarity and consistency and should be interpreted in accordance with applicable law where required.
Account
An Account is a registered profile that provides access to certain Website features, personalized services, or community functionality.
Analytics
Analytics refers to tools and services used to understand how Visitors use the Website so that content, performance, usability, and security can be improved.
Applicable Law
Applicable Law refers to any federal, state, or local law, regulation, rule, or legally binding requirement that applies to The Geek Menu LLC or the operation of the Website.
Community Content
Community Content refers to comments, recipes, reviews, photographs, videos, ratings, or other material voluntarily submitted by Visitors or Users for public display.
Company
“The Company,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to The Geek Menu LLC, the legal entity that owns and operates thegeekmenu.com.
Consent
Consent means a voluntary and informed agreement allowing The Geek Menu LLC to collect, use, or process Personal Information where required by applicable law. Consent may be withdrawn where permitted by law and as described in the Privacy Policy.
Contributor
A Contributor is an individual who voluntarily submits comments, recipes, reviews, photographs, videos, articles, or other content for publication on the Website.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on a device that help improve Website functionality, remember preferences, maintain sessions, analyze Website performance, or support other Website features.
Customer
A Customer is an individual or organization that purchases products, merchandise, digital content, event registrations, or other services offered through the Website.
Effective Date
The Effective Date is the date on which the Privacy Policy or related document first became effective.
Last Updated
The Last Updated date identifies the most recent approved revision made to the Privacy Policy or a related appendix.
Personal Information
“Personal Information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, or can reasonably be linked to an individual. Examples may include a name, email address, mailing address, IP address, online identifier, or other information that may identify an individual directly or indirectly.
Privacy Policy
“Privacy Policy” refers to the main Privacy Policy together with Appendices A, B, and C and any approved updates or revisions published by The Geek Menu LLC unless otherwise stated.
Processing
“Processing” means any action involving Personal Information, including collecting, storing, using, updating, sharing, analyzing, or deleting information.
Public Content
Public Content refers to information voluntarily submitted for publication on the Website that may be visible to other Visitors. Examples include comments, recipes, reviews, photographs, usernames, and ratings.
Sensitive Personal Information
“Sensitive Personal Information” refers to categories of information that receive additional protection under certain privacy laws. Examples may include government-issued identification numbers, financial account credentials, payment-card security information, health information, biometric information, precise location information, or other information considered sensitive under applicable law. The Website is not intended to collect this type of information unless reasonably necessary to provide a requested service or comply with legal requirements.
Service Provider
A Service Provider is a third-party organization or individual that performs services on behalf of The Geek Menu LLC. Examples include website hosting providers, payment processors, email providers, analytics services, cloud-hosting providers, advertising partners, spam-prevention services, security providers, and customer-support platforms.
Similar Technologies
Similar Technologies include pixels, web beacons, tags, scripts, local storage, software development kits, or other technologies used to support Website functionality, analytics, communications, or advertising.
Subscriber
A Subscriber is an individual who voluntarily signs up to receive newsletters, announcements, promotions, or other communications from The Geek Menu LLC.
Third Party
A Third Party is any individual or organization other than The Geek Menu LLC or the individual interacting with the Website. Examples include business partners, advertising providers, analytics providers, payment processors, government agencies, social-media platforms, and other external organizations.
User
A User is any individual who interacts with the Website beyond simply browsing. This may include subscribers, customers, contributors, or registered account holders.
Visitor
A Visitor is any individual who accesses or browses the Website.
Website
“The Website” refers to thegeekmenu.com, including its webpages, recipes, blog articles, newsletters, products, services, community features, and other online content owned or operated by The Geek Menu LLC.
Appendix B – U.S. State Privacy Rights
Effective Date: July 11, 2026
Last Updated: August 7, 2026
This Appendix supplements the Privacy Policy for thegeekmenu.com, owned and operated by The Geek Menu LLC.
Residents of certain U.S. states may have additional privacy rights under applicable state laws. This Appendix provides a general overview of those rights and explains how privacy requests may be submitted.
If any part of this Appendix conflicts with the main Privacy Policy, this Appendix applies only where required by applicable law.
Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable law, individuals may have the right to request access to Personal Information, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of Personal Information, obtain a copy of Personal Information in a portable format, or request that certain Processing activities be limited or discontinued.
Some state privacy laws may also provide the right to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of Personal Information, or certain forms of automated decision-making where those activities apply.
The Geek Menu LLC will honor applicable privacy rights and respond to verified requests in accordance with applicable law.
Identity Verification
To help protect Personal Information, The Geek Menu LLC may request additional information to verify the identity of an individual before processing a privacy request.
Requests submitted by an authorized representative may require documentation confirming the authority to act on behalf of another individual.
Non-Discrimination
The Geek Menu LLC will not unlawfully discriminate against an individual for exercising applicable privacy rights.
Exercising privacy rights will not result in denial of products or services, different pricing, or reduced quality of service except where permitted or required by applicable law.
Submitting a Privacy Request
Privacy requests may be submitted using the contact information provided in the Privacy Policy.
To help process a request efficiently, sufficient information should be included to identify the relevant records and verify the identity of the requesting individual when appropriate.
Updates to This Appendix
Privacy laws continue to evolve. The Geek Menu LLC may update this Appendix as necessary to reflect changes in applicable laws, regulatory guidance, or business practices.
The most current approved version will be made available through thegeekmenu.com and will become effective upon publication unless otherwise required by applicable law.
Appendix C – Additional Privacy Practices
Effective Date: July 11, 2026
Last Updated: August 7, 2026
This Appendix supplements the Privacy Policy for thegeekmenu.com, owned and operated by The Geek Menu LLC.
The information below provides additional details about the privacy practices followed by The Geek Menu LLC and should be read together with the Privacy Policy and its related appendices.
Data Collection
The Geek Menu LLC strives to collect only the information reasonably necessary to operate the Website, provide requested products and services, improve the visitor experience, maintain Website security, and comply with applicable legal obligations.
Information that is not reasonably necessary for these purposes is generally not requested or intentionally collected.
Data Accuracy
Reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate information based on what is provided by Visitors and Users.
Individuals are encouraged to provide accurate and current information and to notify The Geek Menu LLC of significant updates when appropriate.
Data Storage
Personal Information may be stored using secure systems operated by The Geek Menu LLC or trusted Service Providers.
Reasonable safeguards are used to help protect stored information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Consent
Where Consent is required for the collection or Processing of Personal Information, Consent may be withdrawn at any time, subject to applicable legal or contractual limitations.
Withdrawal of Consent will not affect Processing that occurred before the request was received and may limit access to certain Website features or services.
Sensitive Personal Information
The Website is not intended to collect Sensitive Personal Information unless it is reasonably necessary to provide a requested service or comply with Applicable Law.
Visitors are encouraged not to submit Sensitive Personal Information, such as government-issued identification numbers, financial account credentials, medical records, or other confidential information through contact forms, comments, recipe submissions, or other public areas of the Website unless specifically requested by The Geek Menu LLC.
Information Sharing
The Geek Menu LLC does not sell or rent Personal Information for monetary compensation.
Personal Information may be shared with trusted Service Providers when reasonably necessary to operate the Website, process transactions, provide requested services, maintain security, comply with legal obligations, or protect the rights of The Geek Menu LLC and others.
The Geek Menu LLC seeks to limit information shared with Service Providers to what is reasonably necessary for them to perform the applicable services.
Privacy Requests
Individuals wishing to exercise applicable privacy rights may submit requests using the contact information provided in the Privacy Policy.
Reasonable steps may be taken to verify identity before Personal Information is disclosed, corrected, or deleted.
Policy Revisions
The Geek Menu LLC may update the Privacy Policy and its appendices periodically to reflect changes in business practices, technology, legal requirements, or Website features.
The Effective Date identifies when the document originally became effective. The Last Updated date identifies the most recent approved revision.
The most current approved version will be made available through thegeekmenu.com.
Commitment to Privacy
The Geek Menu LLC is committed to protecting Personal Information, promoting transparency, and maintaining responsible privacy practices.
As technology and privacy laws evolve, The Geek Menu LLC will periodically review and update its privacy practices to help support continued compliance with Applicable Law and the protection of visitor information.