01 // ABOUT THIS SITE
Open Boot Lab is an independent website about computer hardware, Linux, home lab projects, reviews, guides and experiments.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit Open Boot Lab, why it may be collected, and how your privacy choices are handled.
Website: openbootlab.com
Contact: hello@openbootlab.com
02 // DATA WE COLLECT
Open Boot Lab does not require visitors to create an account or provide personal information simply to browse the website.
Some information may be collected automatically when you visit the site. This can include technical information such as your browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited and general usage information.
If you contact Open Boot Lab by email, the information you provide, such as your email address and the contents of your message, will be used to respond to your enquiry.
03 // ANALYTICS & COOKIES
Open Boot Lab uses cookies and similar technologies to provide basic website functionality and to understand how visitors use the site.
Google Analytics is used to collect aggregated information about website usage, such as pages visited, approximate geographic region, device type, browser and how visitors interact with the site. This information helps improve the website and its content.
Analytics cookies are only used according to the consent choices you make through the cookie banner. You can accept optional cookies, deny them, or change your preferences.
Cookie consent and preferences are managed using Complianz. More detailed information about the cookies and services used by Open Boot Lab is available in the Cookie Policy.
04 // THIRD-PARTY CONTENT
Open Boot Lab may include content from third-party services, such as embedded YouTube videos.
Third-party content may be blocked until you provide the appropriate consent through the cookie banner. If you choose to allow this content, the third-party service may receive information about your visit and may use cookies or similar technologies according to its own privacy policy.
Open Boot Lab does not control how third-party services process information once you interact with their content.
05 // CONTACT & EMAIL
f you contact Open Boot Lab by email, the information you provide will be used to communicate with you and respond to your request.
Emails may be retained when necessary to maintain correspondence, keep records of previous conversations, or handle ongoing enquiries. They will not be sold or used for unrelated marketing purposes.
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you can contact:
06 // COMMENTS
When visitors leave comments on Open Boot Lab, the information entered in the comment form is collected. Technical information such as the visitor’s IP address and browser information may also be collected to help with spam detection, moderation and website security.
Information you choose to submit publicly, such as your name and comment, may be visible to other visitors.
07 // YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you may have rights regarding your personal data under applicable data protection law, including the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.
You may also have the right to restrict or object to certain processing and, where processing is based on consent, to withdraw that consent.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the consent settings available on Open Boot Lab.
To make a privacy-related request, contact hello@openbootlab.com.
08 // DATA RETENTION
Personal information is kept only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or where retention is required for legitimate administrative, security or legal reasons.
Comments and associated information may be retained so that discussions and replies remain available on the website. Email correspondence may also be retained where necessary to maintain records of previous communication.
Analytics information is retained according to the retention settings configured for the analytics service.
09 // CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to Open Boot Lab, the services used by the website, or applicable privacy requirements.
Any updates will be published on this page.
Last updated: September 2026