Geocite Labs
Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 25, 2024
1. Introduction and Data Controller
At Geocite Labs, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in full compliance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Data Controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:
Data Controller
Geocite Labs, operated by Antoinette Turkie
Location
Milan, Italy
Contact
Use our contact form at geocitelabs.ai/contact
Where third-party processors are used (such as analytics or hosting providers), Geocite Labs ensures that they are GDPR-compliant and operate under appropriate Data Processing Agreements.
2. Information we collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate effectively and provide our AI search optimization services. The legal basis for processing this data is your consent and our legitimate interest in providing and improving our services.
Contact
and Inquiry Data
This includes your name, email address, and company URL. We use this information to respond to your inquiries, deliver information about our AI search optimization services, and fulfil requests for the AI Visibility Assessment.
Usage Data
When you visit our website, we collect basic usage information such as the pages you view, the time spent on each page, your device type, and referral source. This information is collected through Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Search Console to help us analyse performance, structure, and content relevance. Wherever possible, data is anonymised.
Compliance Data
We may process limited information required to fulfil EU or Italian legal obligations. This may, for example, include details needed for an imprint or legal notice.
Cookies
We use small data files to enhance site functionality and measure performance. We use a Cookie Consent Management Platform (CMP) to obtain, manage, and log your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
3. How we use your information
Your information is used strictly for the following purposes:
Service Provision & Consultation
To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information about our AI search optimization services and AI Visibility Assessment.
Internal Analysis
To perform internal analysis to improve website performance, structure, and content relevance.
Data Security &
Integrity
To maintain security, prevent spam or misuse, and ensure the integrity of our collected information.
By continuing to browse our website, you consent to the use of cookies and analytics in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
4. Data Storage, Security & Retention
All collected data is stored securely using reputable hosting and analytics platforms located within, or compliant with, the European Union.
We retain information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above:
Inquiry Data
Retained for up to six (6) months after the final contact, unless required for ongoing services.
Usage Data (GA4)
Stored for up to fourteen (14) months before being deleted or anonymised.
5. Third-Party Services
Our site uses trusted third-party tools, including Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Search Console, to process limited usage data. These tools operate under their own privacy policies.
For more information, please refer to:
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data. You may exercise these rights at any time by contacting us using the contact form at www.geocitelabs.ai/contact.
Right of Access
Request copies of your personal data.
Right to Rectification
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Withdraw Consent
The right to withdraw your consent for the use of non-essential cookies at any time via the settings provided on our Cookie Consent Management Platform (CMP).
Right to Erasure
The right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions. This is often referred to as the "Right to be Forgotten."
Right to Restriction of Processing
Request that we limit data processing under specific circumstances.
Right to Data Portability
Request that we transfer your data to another organisation or directly to you.
Right to Object
Object to our processing of your data, under certain conditions.
7. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The latest version will always be available on this page.