Effective Date: March 21st, 2024

Nerd Otaku (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website www.nerdotaku.org (“Website”). This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information collected from users (“you” or “your”) and how we use, disclose, and protect that information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).

1. Information We Collect:

a. Personal Information: When you visit our Website, we may collect certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to your name, email address, and any other information voluntarily provided by you through forms or correspondence.

b. Automatically Collected Information: We may also collect certain information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other usage information. This information does not directly identify you but may be linked to your personal information.

2. Use of Information:

a. We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our Website;
To personalize your experience on our Website;
To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and provide support;
To analyze trends and improve our Website’s performance;
To comply with legal obligations.

b. We will only process your personal information if we have a lawful basis for doing so, such as your consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, or legitimate interests.

3. Sharing of Information:

a. It is a strict Nerd Otaku policy to never share your information with any third parties

b. We may however be complelled to disclose your personal information to comply with applicable laws and regulations of the Republic of Zambia or to respond to lawful requests from public authorities. This will only be done after we have sought legal council and we understand that it is a legal requirement to do so.

4. Cookies:

a. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your use of our Website. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that some features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Your Rights:

a. You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. You may also have the right to restrict or object to certain processing activities.

b. If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have any questions about our privacy practices, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Data Security:

a. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

7. Children’s Privacy:

a. Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy:

a. We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page.

9. Contact Us:

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
info@nerdotaku.org