Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 1, 2024

Introduction

At GIS Utils, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you purchase our location datasets or use our GIS tools.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

Information We Collect

Essential Information

We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide our services:

  • Email address (for dataset delivery and communication)
  • Transaction timestamps
  • Products purchased
  • Usage data of our GIS tools

Payment Processing

All payment processing is handled securely by Stripe. We do not collect or store your payment information. When you make a purchase:

  • You enter your payment details directly on Stripe's secure platform
  • We receive only transaction confirmation and basic metadata from Stripe
  • Your financial information never passes through our servers

How We Use Your Information

Essential Services

  • • Deliver purchased datasets to your email
  • • Send order confirmations
  • • Provide download links
  • • Technical support communication

Service Improvements

  • • Analyze GIS tool usage patterns
  • • Improve dataset accuracy
  • • Enhance user experience
  • • Debug technical issues

Data Retention

We retain your email address and purchase history to:

  • Provide access to your purchased datasets
  • Verify your purchases if you need support
  • Send important updates about purchased datasets

You may request deletion of your account information by contacting our support team. Please note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

GIS Tools Usage

When you use our GIS tools, we collect:

  • Basic usage statistics
  • Tool performance metrics
  • Error reports

This information is used solely to improve tool functionality and user experience. We do not collect or store any of your GIS data when you use our tools.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • SSL encryption for all data transfers
  • Secure payment processing through Stripe
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Limited employee access to personal information

While we implement these security measures, please note that no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of communications
  • Request your purchase history

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.