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Cookie Policy (UK)

This Cookie Policy was last updated on March 22, 2026 and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the United Kingdom.

1. Introduction

Our website, https://www.geeknative.com (hereinafter: “the website”) uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience all technologies are referred to as “cookies”). Cookies are also placed by third parties we have engaged. In the document below we inform you about the use of cookies on our website.

2. What are cookies?

A cookie is a small simple file that is sent along with pages of this website and stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer or another device. The information stored therein may be returned to our servers or to the servers of the relevant third parties during a subsequent visit.

3. What are scripts?

A script is a piece of program code that is used to make our website function properly and interactively. This code is executed on our server or on your device.

4. What is a web beacon?

A web beacon (or a pixel tag) is a small, invisible piece of text or image on a website that is used to monitor traffic on a website. In order to do this, various data about you is stored using web beacons.

5. Cookies

5.1 Technical or functional cookies

Some cookies ensure that certain parts of the website work properly and that your user preferences remain known. By placing functional cookies, we make it easier for you to visit our website. This way, you do not need to repeatedly enter the same information when visiting our website and, for example, the items remain in your shopping cart until you have paid. We may place these cookies without your consent.

5.2 Statistics cookies

We use statistics cookies to optimize the website experience for our users. With these statistics cookies we get insights in the usage of our website. We ask your permission to place statistics cookies.

5.3 Advertising cookies

On this website we use advertising cookies, enabling us to personalize the advertisements for you, and we (and third parties) gain insights into the campaign results. This happens based on a profile we create based on your click and surfing on and outside https://www.geeknative.com. With these cookies you, as website visitor are linked to a unique ID, so you do not see the same ad more than once for example.

Because these cookies are marked as tracking cookies, we ask your permission to place these.

5.4 Marketing/Tracking cookies

Marketing/Tracking cookies are cookies or any other form of local storage, used to create user profiles to display advertising or to track the user on this website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.

5.5 Social media

On our website, we have included content from Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest to promote web pages (e.g. “like”, “pin”) or share (e.g. “tweet”) on social networks like Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest. This content is embedded with code derived from Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest and places cookies. This content might store and process certain information for personalized advertising.

Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest are located in the United States.

6. Placed cookies

TinyMCE

Purpose pending investigation

Usage

We use TinyMCE for website development. Read more about TinyMCE

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Purpose pending investigation

Name
tinymce-url-history
Expiration
Function

Complianz

Functional

Usage

We use Complianz for cookie consent management. Read more about Complianz

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties. For more information, please read the Complianz Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
cmplz_policy_id
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store accepted cookie policy ID
Name
cmplz_marketing
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_statistics
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_preferences
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_banner-status
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store if the cookie banner has been dismissed
Name
cmplz_saved_categories
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_ac_string
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_id
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_consented_services
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_functional
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_saved_services
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences

TikTok

Marketing, Functional

Usage

We use TikTok for video display. Read more about TikTok

Sharing data

For more information, please read the TikTok Privacy Statement.

Purpose pending investigation

Name
*_mode
Expiration
Function
Name
f
Expiration
persistent
Function

Marketing

Name
s_v_web_id
Expiration
session
Function
Store if the user has seen embedded content
Name
MONITOR_WEB_ID
Expiration
3 months
Function
Store if the user has seen embedded content
Name
tt_webid
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store if the user has seen embedded content
Name
tt_webid_v2
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store if the user has seen embedded content
Name
ttwid
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store if the user has seen embedded content
Name
webapp_session_id
Expiration
session
Function
Store a unique session ID
Name
webapp-session-referer
Expiration
session
Function
Store referring website
Name
webapp_tiktok_privious
Expiration
session
Function
Store if the user has seen embedded content
Name
webapp_extra_data
Expiration
session
Function
Provide functions across pages
Name
webapp_original_traffic_type
Expiration
session
Function
Store if the user has seen embedded content
Name
guide-login-config
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store a unique user ID
Name
__tea_cache_tokens_*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store a unique session ID

Functional

Name
csrf_session_id
Expiration
session
Function
Provide protection against hackers
Name
tt_csrf_token
Expiration
session
Function
Provide protection against hackers
Name
_abck
Expiration
1 year
Function
Provide protection against hackers
Name
__tea_cache_first_*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Provide load balancing functionality
Name
webapp-newuser
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store first visit to the site
Name
autoplay-config
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store configuration
Name
webapp-video-mute
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store configuration

mailpoet

Marketing

Usage

We use mailpoet for mailing list subscriptions. Read more about mailpoet

Sharing data

For more information, please read the mailpoet Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
mailpoet_revenue_tracking
Expiration
2 weeks
Function
Store and track conversions
Name
mailpoet_page_view
Expiration
persistent
Function
Provide subscription service

Google Analytics

Statistics

Usage

We use Google Analytics for website statistics. Read more about Google Analytics

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Analytics Privacy Statement.

Statistics

Name
_ga_*
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store and count pageviews

Google various services

Marketing

Usage

We use Google various services for website development. Read more about Google various services

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google various services Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
__gpi
Expiration
Function

WordPress

Functional

Usage

We use WordPress for website development. Read more about WordPress

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Functional

Name
wordpress_logged_in_*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store logged in users
Name
WP_PREFERENCES_USER_*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store user preferences
Name
wpEmojiSettingsSupports
Expiration
session
Function
Store browser details

Automattic

Statistics

Usage

We use Automattic for website development. Read more about Automattic

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Automattic Privacy Statement.

Statistics

Name
tk_qs
Expiration
30 minutes
Function
Provide functions across pages

IAB Transparency and Consent Framework

Functional

Usage

We use IAB Transparency and Consent Framework for advertising. Read more about IAB Transparency and Consent Framework

Sharing data

For more information, please read the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
cmplz_tcf_consent
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences

Vimeo

Statistics

Usage

We use Vimeo for video display. Read more about Vimeo

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Vimeo Privacy Statement.

Statistics

Name
__utmt_player
Expiration
10 minutes
Function
Store and track audience reach
Name
vuid
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store the user’s usage history

SoundCloud

Functional

Usage

We use SoundCloud for audio streaming. Read more about SoundCloud

Sharing data

For more information, please read the SoundCloud Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
sc_anonymous_id
Expiration
10 years
Function
Provide functions across pages
Name
sclocale
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store language settings

Facebook

Marketing, Functional

Usage

We use Facebook for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons. Read more about Facebook

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Facebook Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
_fbc
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store last visit
Name
fbm*
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store account details
Name
xs
Expiration
3 months
Function
Store a unique session ID
Name
fr
Expiration
3 months
Function
Provide ad delivery or retargeting
Name
act
Expiration
90 days
Function
Store logged in users
Name
_fbp
Expiration
3 months
Function
Store and track visits across websites
Name
datr
Expiration
2 years
Function
Provide fraud prevention
Name
c_user
Expiration
30 days
Function
Store a unique user ID
Name
sb
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store browser details
Name
*_fbm_
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store account details

Functional

Name
wd
Expiration
1 week
Function
Read screen resolution
Name
csm
Expiration
90 days
Function
Provide fraud prevention
Name
actppresence
Expiration
session
Function
Store and track if the browser tab is active

Twitter

Functional, Marketing

Usage

We use Twitter for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons. Read more about Twitter

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Twitter Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
local_storage_support_test
Expiration
persistent
Function
Provide load balancing functionality

Marketing

Name
metrics_token
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store if the user has seen embedded content

Yandex Metrica

Statistics

Usage

We use Yandex Metrica for website statistics. Read more about Yandex Metrica

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Yandex Metrica Privacy Statement.

Statistics

Name
_ym_zzlc
Expiration
Function

YouTube

Marketing

Usage

We use YouTube for video display. Read more about YouTube

Sharing data

For more information, please read the YouTube Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
GPS
Expiration
session
Function
Store location data
Name
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE
Expiration
6 months
Function
Provide ad delivery or retargeting
Name
YSC
Expiration
session
Function
Store and track interaction
Name
PREF
Expiration
8 months
Function
Store user preferences

Google Fonts

Marketing

Usage

We use Google Fonts for display of webfonts. Read more about Google Fonts

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Fonts Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
Google Fonts API
Expiration
expires immediately
Function
Read user IP address

Microsoft Clarity

Marketing

Usage

We use Microsoft Clarity for heat maps and screen recordings. Read more about Microsoft Clarity

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Microsoft Clarity Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
ANONCHK
Expiration
Function
Name
MUID
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store and track visits across websites

Google reCAPTCHA

Marketing

Usage

We use Google reCAPTCHA for spam prevention. Read more about Google reCAPTCHA

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google reCAPTCHA Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
rc::c
Expiration
session
Function
Read and filter requests from bots
Name
rc::b
Expiration
session
Function
Read and filter requests from bots
Name
rc::a
Expiration
persistent
Function
Read and filter requests from bots

Miscellaneous

Purpose pending investigation

Usage

Sharing data

Sharing of data is pending investigation

Purpose pending investigation

Name
persist:hs-beacon-1ae02e91-5865-4f13-b220-7daed946ba25
Expiration
Function
Name
_gcl_ls
Expiration
Function
Name
goog:cached:topics
Expiration
Function
Name
tinymce-custom-colors-hilitecolor
Expiration
Function
Name
patreon-internal-tracking
Expiration
Function
Name
google_auto_fc_cmp_setting
Expiration
Function
Name
persist:hs-beacon-aa9c3d3b-d4bc-4e9b-b6cb-f11c9f69da87
Expiration
Function
Name
mailpoet_sendingqueue_pingcron_last_success_at
Expiration
Function
Name
subscribe.google.com:tsp:CAowyPD8Cg
Expiration
Function
Name
newsletter_editor.spectrum.palette
Expiration
Function
Name
geekNativeRosetteVisited
Expiration
Function
Name
__mpq_8cce373b255e5a76fb22d57b85db0c92_ev
Expiration
Function
Name
debug
Expiration
Function
Name
google_adsense_settings
Expiration
Function
Name
jetpack_stats_stored_date_range_shortcut_id_61683929
Expiration
Function
Name
gandalf-api-key
Expiration
Function
Name
kzFE5FBebBJiSJ2Tm0nR_docsbot_chat_history
Expiration
Function
Name
tinymce-custom-colors-forecolor
Expiration
Function
Name
gads_privacy_sandbox_tcf_hash
Expiration
Function
Name
notices_dismissed__traffic_page_settings
Expiration
Function
Name
jetpack-ai-jwt
Expiration
Function
Name
newsletter_editor.preview_type
Expiration
Function
Name
shopifySelectors
Expiration
Function
Name
patreon-tracking
Expiration
Function
Name
subscribe.google.com:USER_TOKEN:CAowyPD8Cg
Expiration
Function
Name
mailpoet_services_pingbridge_last_success_at
Expiration
Function
Name
__mpq_8cce373b255e5a76fb22d57b85db0c92_pp
Expiration
Function
Name
kzFE5FBebBJiSJ2Tm0nR_chatHistory
Expiration
Function
Name
cfEmail
Expiration
Function
Name
secretAdventureHigh
Expiration
Function
Name
XPsStore
Expiration
Function
Name
secretHealth
Expiration
Function
Name
mp_tab_id_mixpanel_8cce373b255e5a76fb22d57b85db0c92
Expiration
Function
Name
apc_cool_timeline_optionslast
Expiration
Function
Name
gadsTest
Expiration
Function
Name
GED_PLAYLIST_ACTIVITY
Expiration
Function
Name
tk_tc
Expiration
Function
Name
mailpoet_subscriber
Expiration
Function
Name
_ga
Expiration
Function
Name
aprilFoolsPopupShown
Expiration
Function
Name
aiBLOCKS
Expiration
Function
Name
nocache_bfcache_js_enabled
Expiration
Function
Name
__gads
Expiration
Function
Name
wp-settings-time-1
Expiration
Function
Name
wp-settings-1
Expiration
Function
Name
wp_lang
Expiration
Function
Name
wpdiscuz_nonce_dfae85b760ae993025110b727011045a
Expiration
Function
Name
tbl_rtus_id
Expiration
Function
Name
taboola global:top
Expiration
Function
Name
skimlinks-publishers:session-data
Expiration
Function
Name
_grecaptcha
Expiration
Function
Name
loglevel
Expiration
Function
Name
WP_DATA_USER_72
Expiration
Function
Name
taboola global:local-storage-keys
Expiration
Function
Name
taboola global:user-id
Expiration
Function
Name
user-agent-data
Expiration
Function
Name
tk_ai
Expiration
Function
Name
comment_author_email_dfae85b760ae993025110b727011045a
Expiration
Function
Name
comment_author_dfae85b760ae993025110b727011045a
Expiration
Function
Name
wp-settings-time-72
Expiration
Function
Name
wp-settings-72
Expiration
Function

7. Consent

When you visit our website for the first time, we will show you a pop-up with an explanation about cookies. As soon as you click on “Save preferences”, you consent to us using the categories of cookies and plug-ins you selected in the pop-up, as described in this Cookie Policy. You can disable the use of cookies via your browser, but please note that our website may no longer work properly.

7.1 Manage your consent settings

You have loaded the Cookie Policy without javascript support. On AMP, you can use the manage consent button on the bottom of the page.

7.2 Vendors

The TCF vendorlist is not available when JavaScript is disabled, like on AMP.
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These are the partners we share data with. By clicking into each partner, you can see which purposes they are requesting consent and/or which purposes they are claiming legitimate interest for.

You can provide or withdraw consent, and object to legitimate interest purposes for processing your personal data. However, please note that by disabling all data processing, some site functionality may be affected.

7.2.1 Consent

Below you can give and withdraw your consent on a per purpose basis.

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Marketing

7.2.2 Legitimate Interest

Some Vendors set purposes with legitimate interest, a legal basis under the GDPR for data processing. You have the "Right to Object" to this data processing and can do so below per purpose.

Statistics

Marketing

7.2.2 Special features and purposes

Special features

For some of the purposes we and/or our partners use below features.

Special purposes

We and/or our partners have a legitimate interest for the following two purposes:

Features

For some of the purposes above we and our partners

7.2.3 Vendors

8. Enabling/disabling and deleting cookies

You can use your internet browser to automatically or manually delete cookies. You can also specify that certain cookies may not be placed. Another option is to change the settings of your internet browser so that you receive a message each time a cookie is placed. For more information about these options, please refer to the instructions in the Help section of your browser.

Please note that our website may not work properly if all cookies are disabled. If you do delete the cookies in your browser, they will be placed again after your consent when you visit our website again.

9. Your rights with respect to personal data

You have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

  • You have the right to know why your personal data is needed, what will happen to it, and how long it will be retained for.
  • Right of access: You have the right to access your personal data that is known to us.
  • Right to rectification: you have the right to supplement, correct, have deleted or blocked your personal data whenever you wish.
  • If you give us your consent to process your data, you have the right to revoke that consent and to have your personal data deleted.
  • Right to transfer your data: you have the right to request all your personal data from the controller and transfer it in its entirety to another controller.
  • Right to object: you may object to the processing of your data. We comply with this, unless there are justified grounds for processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us. Please refer to the contact details at the bottom of this Cookie Policy. If you have a complaint about how we handle your data, we would like to hear from you, but you also have the right to submit a complaint to the supervisory authority (the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)).

10. Contact details

For questions and/or comments about our Cookie Policy and this statement, please contact us by using the following contact details:

Andrew Girdwood
Geek Native
186/4 Granton Road
Edinburgh
EH5 1AJ

United Kingdom
Website: https://www.geeknative.com
Email: webmaster@ex.comgeeknative.com

This Cookie Policy was synchronised with cookiedatabase.org on March 23, 2026.

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