Privacy Policy for GeoProductShop.com

Effective Date: November 6, 2024

At GeoProductShop.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the personal data that you provide when you visit our website or make a purchase. By using our website and services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
We collect both Personal Information and Non-Personal Information to provide a better shopping experience for you.

Personal Information
Personal information is data that identifies or can be used to identify an individual. This includes:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Shipping and billing address
Payment information (such as credit card details or other payment methods)
Account login credentials (if you create an account)
We collect this information when you:

Create an account on GeoProductShop.com
Make a purchase or place an order
Subscribe to our newsletter or promotions
Contact customer service or provide feedback
Non-Personal Information
Non-personal information is data that cannot directly identify you. This includes:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited on the website
Time spent on the site
This information is automatically collected when you visit our website through the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect from you for various purposes, including:

To Process Orders: We use your personal information to process and deliver your orders, manage payments, and send you order confirmations.
To Improve Our Website and Services: We analyze non-personal information to enhance our website’s performance and user experience.
To Provide Customer Support: We may use your contact information to respond to inquiries, resolve issues, and provide assistance.
To Send Marketing Communications: If you’ve opted-in, we may send you newsletters, promotions, and special offers. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
For Security and Fraud Prevention: We may use your information to detect, prevent, and investigate fraudulent transactions or any other illegal activities.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take the security of your personal data seriously. To protect your personal information, we use industry-standard security measures:

Encryption: We use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to protect sensitive data (such as payment information) during transmission between your browser and our servers.
Access Control: We restrict access to your personal data to only those employees, contractors, or service providers who need to know it for business purposes.
Data Retention: We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including processing your orders and complying with legal obligations.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with third parties in the following cases:

Service Providers: We may share your personal data with third-party companies that assist with website operations, payment processing, shipping, and customer service (e.g., payment processors, shipping companies).
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal requests such as a subpoena or court order.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
We ensure that any third parties with whom we share your personal data have appropriate safeguards in place to protect your information.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your shopping experience on GeoProductShop.com. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track your activity on the website.

Types of Cookies We Use:
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly, such as completing purchases or logging into your account.
Performance Cookies: These cookies help us analyze how users interact with the website, which helps us improve our services.
Targeting Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits to serve you personalized advertisements or offers.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not work correctly.

6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These external websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. We recommend that you review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You can request that we correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations or business requirements.
Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our promotional emails or by contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@geoproductshop.com.

8. International Transfers
If you are located outside of Georgia, please be aware that your personal information may be transferred to and stored in Georgia or other countries. By using GeoProductShop.com, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to countries with different privacy laws.