GeoMechanix.io respects the privacy of its users and is committed to protecting personal information collected through the platform. This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected, used, processed, stored, and safeguarded when users access or interact with GeoMechanix.io.
By using this website, users acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information Collected
GeoMechanix.io collects only the information reasonably necessary to operate, secure, and improve the platform.
Information Provided Voluntarily
Users may provide personal information through contact forms, account creation, subscriptions, downloads, or direct communications. This may include names, email addresses, organizational affiliations, or other information explicitly submitted by the user.
Automatically Collected Information
When users access GeoMechanix.io, certain technical data may be collected automatically, including IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, timestamps, and interaction data. This information is used in aggregated or anonymized form where feasible.
Service and Transactional Data
Where applicable, GeoMechanix.io may collect information related to authentication, access credentials, content usage, or service interactions to ensure functionality, security, and compliance.
GeoMechanix.io does not knowingly collect sensitive personal data unless it is explicitly provided by the user for a defined and lawful purpose.
Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
Information collected by GeoMechanix.io is processed for purposes that include:
Operating and maintaining the website and related services
Providing requested content, tools, or resources
Responding to inquiries or support requests
Improving performance, usability, and reliability
Monitoring security, preventing abuse, and ensuring system integrity
Complying with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations
Where required by law, personal data is processed based on one or more of the following legal bases: user consent, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, or legitimate interests related to platform operation and security.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
GeoMechanix.io does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Information may be disclosed only in limited circumstances, including:
To service providers or infrastructure partners acting on behalf of GeoMechanix.io under confidentiality and data protection obligations
When required by law, court order, or lawful government request
To protect the rights, safety, or property of GeoMechanix.io, its users, or the public
Third parties are not authorized to use personal information for their own independent purposes.
International Data Transfers
GeoMechanix.io may process data in jurisdictions outside a user’s country of residence. Where international transfers occur, appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or equivalent lawful mechanisms.
Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Data that is no longer needed is securely deleted, anonymized, or de-identified.
Data Security
GeoMechanix.io implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While no system can guarantee absolute security, data protection and risk mitigation are treated as ongoing responsibilities.
User Rights
Depending on jurisdiction, users may have the right to:
Access personal information held about them
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of personal data, subject to legal exceptions
Restrict or object to certain processing activities
Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based
Request portability of personal data in a structured format
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
GeoMechanix.io does not sell or share personal information as defined under applicable U.S. state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Requests to exercise privacy rights may require verification to protect against unauthorized disclosure and will be addressed in accordance with applicable law.
Children’s Privacy
GeoMechanix.io is not directed toward children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such information is identified, it will be deleted promptly.
Third-Party Links and Services
GeoMechanix.io may contain links to external websites or services. This Privacy Policy applies only to GeoMechanix.io and does not govern third-party platforms. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external services they access.
Government, Research, and Enterprise Use
GeoMechanix.io may be used in research, geospatial analysis, legal, compliance, or government-adjacent contexts. In such cases, data processing may be governed by contractual agreements, data processing addenda, or jurisdiction-specific compliance requirements that supplement this policy.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, regulatory guidance, or platform operations. Updates will be posted on this page and take effect immediately upon publication.