Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to geonify.org. This privacy policy outlines how we handle your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Collection and Use

We collect and use personal data only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. The personal data we process includes:

  • Personal Identification Information: Information you use for registration and login (name, email address).
  • Contact Information: When you voluntarily provide us with your contact details (e.g., through a contact form or email), we will use this information solely to respond to your inquiries.
  • Log Data: Our web server automatically collects data such as your IP address, browser type, and access times for security purposes and to ensure the proper functioning of the website.
  • Usage Data: We collect data such as your IP address and location to help us understand how the functions provided on the website are being used.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: By using our website, you consent to the processing of your personal data as described in this privacy policy.
  • Legitimate Interests: We may process your data for our legitimate interests, such as improving our website and ensuring its security, provided that your rights and interests do not override these interests.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties, except as necessary to comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You have the right to request access to your personal data that we hold.
  • Rectification: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal data.
  • Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Restriction: You have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.
  • Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to have it transmitted to another data controller.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@geonify.org.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. By consenting to this data policy, you also consent to your data being stored in the EU and/or the USA. Please be aware that the USA is considered to have a level of data protection that is insufficient according to EU standards. Consequently, there is a risk that US authorities may access your data without adequate legal protection.

Cookies

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our websites, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology.

For further information, visit allaboutcookies.org.

How Do We Use Cookies?

This website uses cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including:

  • Keeping you signed in.
  • Enabling you to use the full functionality of the site.
  • Understanding how you use our website.

What Types of Cookies Do We Use?

There are a number of different types of cookies; however, our website uses:

  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies help us recognize you on our website and remember your previously selected preferences. These could include your login information, preferred language, and location. A mix of first-party and third-party cookies are used.

How to Manage Cookies

You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as a result.

Privacy Policies of Other Websites

The website contains links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We keep this privacy policy under regular review and place any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 1 July 2024.

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Email us at: privacy@geonify.org