Last Updated: May 2026

At SyberGeek (“we”, “our”, “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information transparently and securely.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights when you visit SyberGeek.com (“the Website”).

We process personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR).

Who We Are

SyberGeek is an online cybersecurity education platform providing:

• Ebooks
• Checklists

Email: info@sybergeek.com
Website: https://sybergeek.com

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us using the details above.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you use the Website, we may collect the following information:

• Name
• Email address
• Company name
• Information submitted through contact forms
• Information provided when subscribing to newsletters
• Comments submitted on blog articles
• Messages sent to us
• Information Collected Automatically

When you browse the Website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited
• Date and time of access
• Session duration
• Click behaviour

This information helps us improve website performance, security and user experience.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Improve website functionality
• Measure website performance
• Understand visitor behaviour
• Protect against malicious activity
• You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our Cookie Banner.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Deliver digital products
• Send requested newsletters
• Improve our website
• Analyse website usage
• Detect fraud and abuse
• Maintain website security
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our legal rights

Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR we process personal information using one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Consent
• Where you subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications.
• Contract
• Where processing is necessary to provide products or services you request.
• Legitimate Interests

To:

• Improve our services
• Protect our systems
• Prevent fraud
• Monitor website performance
• Respond to enquiries
• Legal Obligation
• Where required by law.

Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may occasionally send:

• Security tips
• New articles
• Product announcements
• Ebook releases
• Educational resources
• Promotions

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.

Analytics

We may use website analytics services such as:

• Google Analytics
• Google Search Console

These services help us understand:

• Which pages are popular
• How visitors find the Website
• Website performance
• General visitor trends
• Where required, analytics cookies are only used after obtaining your consent.

Affiliate Links

Some articles may contain affiliate links.
If you purchase products through these links, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate partners do not receive your personal information from us.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers including:

• Email marketing platforms
• Payment processors
• Analytics providers
• Cloud hosting providers
• Security services
• Spam prevention services

These providers only process personal information where necessary to provide their services and are required to protect your information appropriately.

Digital Downloads

When downloading free or paid resources, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Purchase information (where applicable)

This information is used to:

• Deliver your download
• Provide support
• Maintain licensing records
• Notify you of important updates relating to purchased products

Security

Because cybersecurity is at the heart of what we do, we take protecting your information seriously.
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures including, where appropriate:

• HTTPS encryption
• Secure hosting
• Access controls
• Firewalls
• Regular software updates
• Malware monitoring
• Secure backups

While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We only retain personal information for as long as necessary.
Typical retention periods include:

• Information Retention
• Contact enquiries Up to 24 months
• Newsletter subscribers Until unsubscribed
• Customer purchase records Up to 7 years where legally required
• Analytics data According to analytics provider settings

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information only where necessary with:

• Service providers
• Website hosting providers
• Payment providers
• Email providers
• Legal authorities where required by law

All third parties are expected to process information securely and only for authorised purposes.

International Transfers

Some service providers may process information outside the United Kingdom.
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements, such as adequacy regulations or approved contractual safeguards.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent
• Request data portability
• Lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority

For UK residents, complaints can be made to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Children’s Privacy

SyberGeek is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

External Websites

Our Website may link to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page together with an updated revision date.
Continued use of the Website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
SyberGeek
Website: https://sybergeek.com
Email: info@sybergeek.com