GeoGenie Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how GeoGenie Inc., a Delaware corporation ("GeoGenie," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our website, applications, and services (collectively, the "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure practices described in this Policy.

Table of Contents

• 1. Information We Collect
• 2. How We Use Your Information
• 3. How We Share Your Information
• 4. Data Security
• 5. Data Retention
• 6. Your Privacy Rights
• 7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
• 8. Children's Privacy
• 9. Third-Party Links
• 10. Changes to This Policy
• 11. Contact Information

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways when you use our Services:

Information You Provide Directly:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any profile information you choose to provide.
• Communication Information: When you contact us, subscribe to newsletters, or participate in surveys, we collect your contact details and the content of your communications.
• Payment Information: If you make purchases through our Services, our third-party payment processors collect your payment card information and billing details on our behalf.
• Professional Information: For business users, we may collect company name, job title, industry information, and other professional details.

Information We Collect Automatically:

• Device and Usage Information: We automatically collect information about your device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and how you interact with our Services, including pages visited, features used, and time spent.
• Log Data: Our servers automatically record information when you use our Services, including access times, pages viewed, and technical details about your device and connection.

Information from Third Parties (Integrations):

• Google API Data: If you connect your Google Search Console or Google Analytics 4 accounts, we receive search performance data (clicks, impressions, queries) and user behavior metrics. Our access is governed by the permissions you grant through the Google OAuth consent screen.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Provision:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services.
• Process transactions and manage your account.
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.

Business Operations & AI:

• Analyze usage patterns to enhance our Services and develop new features.
• Prevent fraud and ensure security.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers:

We work with trusted third-party service providers (such as hosting providers and AI processing platforms like OpenAI or Anthropic) who are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the specific services they provide to us.

Legal Requirements:

We may disclose your information when required by law or legal process to protect the rights, property, or safety of GeoGenie, our users, or others.

Business Transactions:

Your information may be transferred as part of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, and we will notify you of such changes.

4. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
• Regular security assessments and updates.
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms.
• Employee training on data protection practices.

While we strive for security, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Services, fulfill the purposes in this Policy, or comply with legal obligations.

Integration Data: Data cached from Google Search Console or Google Analytics is purged when you disconnect the integration or delete your account.

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data.

Withdrawal of Consent:

You may revoke GeoGenie's access to your Google data at any time via your Google Security Settings or by disconnecting the account within the GeoGenie dashboard.

Marketing:

You can opt out of marketing communications via unsubscribe links.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies (Essential, Functional, and Analytics) to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling them may limit some features.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children and will delete it promptly if discovered.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party services not owned or controlled by us. This Policy does not apply to those services.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be posted on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Policy, please contact us:

Governing Law: This Privacy Policy and any disputes arising from it shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware.