1. Data Controller
LearnGEO ("we," "our," or "us") is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
- Website: learngeo.io
- Email: hello@learngeo.io
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter or complete our AI Visibility Audit
- Brand/Company Information: When using our AI Audit tool, you may provide your brand name, domain, industry, and competitor information
- Communication Data: Any information you provide when contacting us
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
- Log Data: IP address (anonymized where possible), access times, referring URLs
- Cookies: See Section 7 (Cookie Policy) below
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): When you subscribe to our newsletter or accept analytics cookies, you give us explicit consent to process your data for those purposes.
- Contract Performance (Article 6(1)(b)): To deliver services you've requested, such as AI Visibility Audit reports.
- Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f)): To improve our Site, analyze usage patterns, and ensure security. We balance these interests against your privacy rights.
- Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c)): When required to comply with applicable laws.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our educational content and services
- Send newsletter updates about GEO strategies and insights (only with your consent)
- Generate AI Visibility Audit reports
- Analyze and improve our Site and content
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe, plus up to 30 days for processing
- AI Audit data: 12 months from submission date
- Analytics data: 26 months (anonymized/aggregated)
- Communication records: 24 months from last interaction
After the retention period, we securely delete or anonymize your data.
6. Information Sharing and International Transfers
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Email marketing platforms, analytics services, and hosting providers that help us operate the Site
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, or we work with providers certified under recognized frameworks.
7. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function (e.g., theme preferences)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (only with your consent)
You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time through browser settings or by clearing your cookies.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access (Article 15): Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification (Article 16): Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure (Article 17): Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Restrict Processing (Article 18): Request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability (Article 20): Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object (Article 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@learngeo.io. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. If you are in the EU, you can contact your local Data Protection Authority (DPA). A list of DPAs is available at: European Data Protection Board
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure hosting infrastructure, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
12. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may also notify you by email.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at hello@learngeo.io