Privacy Policy | GEO Style

1. Introduction

GEO Style ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

Account Information: Name, email address, password (hashed), and other registration details
Profile Information: Company name, job title, and other professional information you choose to provide
Brand Information: Brand names, domains, and related business information you add to your account
Communication Data: Messages, support requests, and other communications you send to us
Payment Information: Billing address and payment method details (processed through secure third-party payment processors)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and screen resolution
Log Data: Access times, error logs, and system performance data
Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (not precise location)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See our Cookie Policy for details

2.3 Information from Third Parties

Authentication Providers: Information from services you use to sign in (e.g., Google, Microsoft)
Analytics Services: Aggregated usage statistics from analytics providers
Payment Processors: Transaction information and payment status
Integration Services: Data from services you connect to our platform (e.g., Google Analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
Account Management: To create and manage your account, process transactions, and send service-related communications
Personalization: To customize your experience and provide relevant content and recommendations
Analytics: To analyze usage patterns, monitor performance, and improve our Service
Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send updates, and provide customer support
Security: To detect, prevent, and address security issues, fraud, and unauthorized access
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies
Marketing: To send promotional communications (with your consent) and inform you about new features

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, payment processing, email delivery, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.2 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with your explicit consent or at your direction.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational 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 vulnerability testing
Access controls and authentication mechanisms
Secure data centers with physical security measures
Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after account closure
Usage Data: Retained for analytics purposes, typically for up to 2 years
Transaction Data: Retained as required by law (typically 7 years for tax and accounting purposes)
Marketing Data: Retained until you opt out or request deletion

When we delete your information, we will do so in a secure manner that prevents recovery or unauthorized access.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 General Rights

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

7.2 GDPR Rights (EU/UK Users)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to object to processing of your personal information
Right to restrict processing of your personal information
Right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

7.3 CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected, used, and shared
Right to delete personal information (with certain exceptions)
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:

hello@geostyle.io with the subject line "Privacy Rights Request"

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.

When we transfer personal information from the European Economic Area (EEA) to other countries, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information to them.

Some third-party services we use include:

Google Analytics (for website analytics)
Payment processors (for transaction processing)
Email service providers (for sending communications)
Cloud hosting providers (for data storage and processing)

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)
Displaying a notice on our Service (for major changes)

Your continued use of our Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: hello@geostyle.io

Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry

For privacy-related requests, please include "Privacy Rights Request" in the subject line and specify which right you wish to exercise.