1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how GeoClub collects, uses, and shares information when you use the Platform. It applies to visitors, registered users, and anyone who interacts with a company profile, listing, or message on GeoClub.
2. Information We Collect
Account information: name, email, password (stored hashed), account type, and role.
Company information: company profile details, registration/verification documents, and listing content you submit.
Usage information: pages viewed, searches, and actions taken on the Platform, collected to operate and improve it.
Messages: the content of messages, inquiries, and RFQs you send through the Platform.
Technical information: IP address, device and browser type, collected automatically for security and diagnostics.
3. How We Use Information
To operate core features: directory listings, search, messaging, and account management.
To verify company profiles and review listings for compliance with these policies.
To send account, security, and transactional notifications.
To maintain the safety and integrity of the Platform, including detecting fraud and abuse.
To improve the Platform based on aggregate usage patterns.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
GeoClub uses cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and understand how the Platform is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
5. How Information Is Shared
With other users: your public profile, company information, and published listings are visible to other users and, where applicable, the public. Private fields (e.g. direct contact details) are only shown to parties you've engaged with, as controlled by the Platform's own rules.
Service providers: hosting, email delivery, and similar infrastructure providers that process data on GeoClub's behalf.
Legal and safety: where required by law, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of GeoClub, its users, or the public.
GeoClub does not sell personal information to third parties.
6. Data Retention
Information is retained for as long as your account is active and as needed to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. You may request deletion of your account as described below.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, export, or delete the personal information GeoClub holds about you, and to object to certain processing. Requests can be made through the contact details published on the Platform.
8. Data Security
GeoClub uses technical and organizational measures — including password hashing, access controls, and encrypted connections — to protect information, though no system can be guaranteed fully secure.
9. International Transfers
As a global marketplace, information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, GeoClub takes steps intended to ensure an adequate level of protection for such transfers.
10. Children's Privacy
GeoClub is a business-to-business platform and is not directed at, or intended for use by, individuals under the age of 18.
11. Changes to This Policy
GeoClub may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated effective date, and continued use of the Platform after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy, or requests regarding your personal information, can be sent through the contact details published on the Platform.