Privacy, Cookies & Disclaimer
This page explains how Linux 101 (http://linux101.co.uk) uses cookies and advertising, how affiliate links work, what limited data is processed when you visit, and the terms on which the site and its content are made available. By using this site you accept this policy.
The short version
There are no user accounts and we don't ask for your name or email to browse. Cookies are used mainly by our advertising and analytics partners. Some links are affiliate links that may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The site is provided free, "as is", and you use its content and guides entirely at your own risk.
Information processed when you visit
We do not require you to register or submit personal information to read the site. As with virtually all websites, our hosting provider and the third-party services below may automatically process technical information such as your IP address, browser and device type, the pages you view, and the date and time of your visit. This supports delivering the site, keeping it secure, measuring traffic, and showing advertising.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. The categories used on this site are:
- Strictly necessary — required for the site to work and to remember your cookie preferences. These do not require consent.
- Advertising — set by Google and its partners to deliver ads, measure performance, and (only with your consent where required) personalise them.
- Analytics — used to understand which pages are popular so the site can be improved. These run only with your consent where consent is required.
Where you are in a region that requires it (such as the UK or EEA), non-essential cookies are not set until you have given consent through the cookie banner, and you may withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies or using the controls described below.
Advertising (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to display advertising. In line with Google's advertising policies:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
- Google's advertising cookies enable it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this and/or other sites on the internet.
- You may opt out of personalised advertising via Google Ads Settings, or opt out of some third-party vendors at aboutads.info and youronlinechoices.eu.
Analytics
We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect aggregated, statistical information about how the site is used. This helps us improve content and performance. You can review Google's privacy policy for how Google processes this data.
Affiliate disclosure
Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This never affects the price you pay, and it does not influence our reviews or recommendations.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may also participate in other affiliate programmes with similar arrangements.
External links
This site contains links to third-party websites. We have no control over, and accept no responsibility for, the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Visiting linked sites is at your own risk and subject to their own terms and privacy policies.
Disclaimer — accuracy and "as is"
The information on this site is provided in good faith for general informational and educational purposes only. We make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information or content. Software versions, features, and details change frequently and may be out of date.
Guides on this site may involve installing operating systems, partitioning or formatting storage, or running system commands. Such actions carry a risk of data loss or damage to your hardware or software. You follow all instructions entirely at your own risk, and you are responsible for backing up your data first.
The site and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all liability for any loss or damage — whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or otherwise — arising out of or in connection with your use of, or reliance on, this site or its content, including any data loss, system damage, or losses arising from advertising or third-party or affiliate links.
Nothing in this policy excludes or limits any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud.
Your data rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights over personal data relating to you, including the right to access, correct, delete, or object to its processing. To make a request, use our contact form. Note that most data processed in connection with this site is held by third parties (such as Google) under their own policies, over which we have no control.
Children
This site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date above reflects the most recent version, and continued use of the site indicates acceptance of any changes.