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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Plain English first: This blog uses Google Blogger to publish content and Google Analytics to understand traffic. Some posts contain Amazon affiliate links — if you click one and buy something, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I don't collect your personal data directly. That's the main thing you need to know.

Who We Are

This privacy policy applies to blog.silver-geek.com (The Silver Geek Blog), operated by Aj, based in Gilroy, California. This blog is part of the Silver Geek brand under Auraloma Ventures.

Questions? Contact us at: aj@silver-geek.com

Amazon Affiliate Disclosure

The Silver Geek is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

  • Some links on this blog are affiliate links
  • If you click a link and make a purchase on Amazon, I may earn a small commission
  • This comes at no additional cost to you — the price is exactly the same
  • All product recommendations are genuine — affiliate relationships never influence what I recommend

Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Information We Collect

This blog does not directly collect personal information such as your name, email address, or payment details. However the following third-party services may collect data:

Google Blogger

This blog is hosted on Google's Blogger platform. Google may collect data in accordance with their privacy policy when you visit any Blogger-hosted site. You can review Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.

Google Analytics

This blog may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. Google Analytics collects anonymised data including pages visited, time spent on site, and general location (country/region level). It does not identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Comments

If you leave a comment on this blog, your name and comment are stored by Google Blogger. Do not include personal information in comments that you would not want publicly visible.

Cookies

This blog itself does not set first-party cookies. The following third parties may set cookies when you visit:

  • Google / Blogger — for platform functionality and analytics
  • Amazon.com — when you click affiliate links, per Amazon's cookie policy (24-hour tracking window)
  • Google Fonts — used to load fonts; Google may log the request

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Third-Party Links

Posts on this blog contain links to external websites including Amazon.com, YouTube, TikTok, and others. Once you leave this blog, their respective privacy policies apply. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party sites.

Children's Privacy

This blog is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. While this blog discusses the topic of parenting, the content is written for adults.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

As a California-based creator, we acknowledge California residents' rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Since we do not directly collect or sell personal information through this blog, there is no personal data to access, delete, or opt out of selling. For questions, contact aj@silver-geek.com.

Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date. Continued use of this blog after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For any questions about this privacy policy:
The Silver Geek
Auraloma Ventures — Gilroy, California
aj@silver-geek.com
silver-geek.com

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