Privacy & Data Protection

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Your Privacy Matters

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

1. Introduction

GEO Knowledge Base ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website located at geo-knowledge.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service.

We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • • Email address (newsletter subscription)
  • • Name (optional, when provided)
  • • Contact information (contact forms)
  • • Communication preferences

Technical Information

  • • IP address
  • • Browser type and version
  • • Device information
  • • Usage analytics and patterns

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Fill out contact forms
  • Communicate with us via email
  • Participate in surveys or feedback requests

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you access our Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Log information (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
  • Device information (device type, operating system)
  • Usage information (how you interact with our Service)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

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

📧 Communication

Send newsletter updates, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support

📊 Analytics

Analyze usage patterns to improve our content and user experience

🛡️ Security

Protect against spam, fraud, and other harmful activities

⚖️ Legal Compliance

Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

3.1 Newsletter Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you periodic updates about GEO strategies, industry news, and educational content. You can unsubscribe at any time.

3.2 Website Analytics

We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website, which helps us improve our content and user experience. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookie Usage

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.

Functionality Cookies

Enable enhanced functionality like dark mode preferences and other user settings.

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. However, if you do this, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit a site.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Don't Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

5.1 Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted service providers who help us operate our website (e.g., email service providers, analytics providers)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

5.2 Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services such as:

  • Google Analytics (for website analytics)
  • Email service providers (for newsletter delivery)
  • Content delivery networks (for website performance)

These services have their own privacy policies and may collect information independently of us.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

🔐 Encryption

All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols

🏗️ Infrastructure

Secure hosting environment with regular security updates

👥 Access Control

Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

Right to Access

You can request information about the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability

You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

7.1 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only 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.

  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or we cease operations
  • Contact form data: Up to 3 years for customer service purposes
  • Analytics data: Aggregated data retained indefinitely, personal identifiers removed after 26 months
  • Log files: Typically retained for 12 months for security purposes

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country where data protection laws may differ. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@geo-knowledge.com
General inquiries: info@geo-knowledge.com

Acknowledgment

BY USING OUR SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND UNDERSTAND HOW WE COLLECT, USE, AND PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION.

Last updated: January 1, 2025