Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

NorthernGeek we are a software development and IT consulting company committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website or interact with our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or engage with us through advertising campaigns and contact forms.

By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our website or submit any personal information to us.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information when you voluntarily provide it through our website forms, advertising platforms, or direct communications:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name
• Job title (if provided)
• Project requirements and details
• Any other information you choose to submit voluntarily

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and requests
• To contact prospective clients regarding our services
• To prepare and provide quotations or proposals
• To improve our services, website, and customer experience
• To send marketing or promotional communications where you have provided consent or where permitted by applicable law (you may opt out at any time)

4. Advertising & Lead Collection

We may collect information through advertising platforms we use to promote our services, including but not limited to Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and Meta (Facebook) Ads. These platforms may use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to serve relevant advertisements and measure their performance.

When you fill out a contact form or landing page on our website or through an advertisement, the personal information you submit is collected and used for lead management and client outreach purposes as described in this policy.

5. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to collect aggregated data about website usage.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Data Sharing

We take your privacy seriously. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.

We may also disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure servers, encryption where appropriate, restricted access to personal data, and regular security reviews.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or reporting requirements.

When we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your information, we will securely delete or anonymise it.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the “Contact Us” section below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, or services that are not owned or controlled by NorthernGeek. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or operational requirements. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: