Introduction

 

The intention of this policy is to clarify how GeoNav Ventures companies (which we will collectively refer to in this policy as “GeoNav”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) obtain and utilize your personal information. Laws regarding privacy in various countries mandate that GeoNav must provide specific information regarding our collection of your personal data. Apart from this overall policy, you may also receive additional information about how we use your personal data based on your interaction with us.

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What types of personal data does GeoNav collect?

 

GeoNav obtains personal information from various sources, such as customers and their employees, job applicants, suppliers, website visitors, application users, and potential job candidates. The personal data that may be collected includes names, addresses, phone numbers (both landline and mobile), email addresses, company or employer names, individual contact names and job titles, fax numbers, IP addresses, device identification and location data, service and site usage information, billing and transaction data, and financial information such as credit card details. The type of information collected will depend on the specific service being requested or advertised.

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How does GeoNav obtain personal data?

 

GeoNav can obtain personal data in various ways, such as through customer and end user orders via telephone, fax, email, internet, application form, order form, or contract, as well as from products and services, portals and apps, and inquiries made by potential and existing customers, and vendors, contractors, or applicants. To gather information about visits to our websites or your responses to our email, GeoNav may use "cookies" and similar technologies.

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer's memory, hard drive, or mobile device, enabling our websites to function or providing information to third parties. This data could be about your preferences, device, or other relevant information. While it may not directly identify you, it can offer a more customized experience. Specifically, cookies aid us in improving the quality and usefulness of our sites, identifying your technology preferences, facilitating navigation, and personalizing your experience.

Additionally, using cookies can allow us to automate entry into password-protected areas of our websites, so you won't need to re-enter your password every time you visit such a site.

Types of cookies used include:

• Essential cookies – necessary for the proper functioning of the website and ensuring security.

• Usage preference cookies – remember choices such as passwords and settings.

• Analytical cookies – track and analyze usage of our websites. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.

You can opt in or opt out of cookies, and prevent data transmission to Google by installing a browser plug-in. Web beacons may also be included in emails to measure engagement.

GeoNav may also obtain information from conferences, meetings, seminars, chat rooms, blog posts, newsgroups, and social networking sites (depending on your privacy settings).

In addition, GeoNav may obtain data from third parties, such as financial information to assess credit risks, or contact details for organizations that may be interested in our services.

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How does GeoNav use the personal data it collects?

 

GeoNav utilizes personal data for purposes including:

• Providing services and technical support

• Enabling accounts and billing

• Product development and improvement

• Processing payments and combating fraud

• Marketing and surveys

• Customizing content and assessing site effectiveness

Personal data is also used to deliver relevant marketing messages, improve operations, and handle referrals (with consent).

Data is processed for legitimate business interests, contractual obligations, or legal requirements. In some cases, consent will be required and can be withdrawn at any time.

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In what situations does GeoNav disclose personal data?

 

GeoNav may share personal data with:

• Other companies within the GeoNav group for reporting, marketing, and service optimization.

• Vendors and partners who assist in providing services, repairs, billing, or support (with data protection obligations in place).

• Legal authorities, when required by law, or in connection with debt collection or asset transfer.

Some services may be offered jointly with partners, in which case both GeoNav and the partner may receive your data. Our websites may also include third-party plug-ins or widgets that can share your information with associated networks or third parties.

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How does GeoNav protect the personal data it collects?

 

GeoNav is committed to protecting the confidentiality and security of customer information. Measures include:

• Technical, administrative, and physical safeguards

• Employee training on privacy and proper data handling

• Access to sensitive data restricted to those with a business need

• Retention of personal data only as long as necessary for business, accounting, tax, or legal purposes

While no system can guarantee complete security, GeoNav has security and incident response plans in place to manage unauthorized access or misuse of personal information.