Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how GEOToolsHub ("we", "us", or "our"), operating at aigeodirectory.com, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information we collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Usage data: Pages visited, time on site, referring URL, browser type, and device type. Collected anonymously via analytics tools.
• Cookies: We use cookies to understand how visitors use our site and to improve the user experience. See Section 4 for details.
• Affiliate tracking data: When you click an affiliate link, third-party affiliate tracking cookies may be set by the destination site. We do not control or access the data collected by affiliate partners.

We do not collect names, email addresses, or personal information unless you voluntarily contact us.

2. How we use your information

• To understand which content is most useful to our readers
• To improve site performance and navigation
• To measure the effectiveness of affiliate links
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Third-party services

Our site may use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics / Search Console: Website traffic analysis. Data is anonymized where possible.
• Vercel: Hosting provider. May collect server logs including IP addresses.
• Affiliate networks (Impact, direct programs): Set tracking cookies when you click affiliate links.

4. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate tracking cookies: Set by third-party affiliate programs when you click outbound links.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some third-party services linked from our site.

5. Your rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to restriction: Request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to object: Object to our processing of your data.
• Right to data portability: Request a portable copy of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@aigeodirectory.com. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Data retention

Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months. We do not store personal contact information beyond the time needed to respond to your inquiry.

7. Children's privacy

GEOToolsHub is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at: hello@aigeodirectory.com