Privacy Policy

Geonet Property & Finance Group ("Geonet," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.geonet.properties or engage with our services.

By using our website or services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide directly to us and automated data collected when you interact with our website.

1.1 Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal details:

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Address
• Financial Information (if required for transactions or investment inquiries)

1.2 How We Collect Information

We collect information from you when you:

• Fill out a form on our website
• Contact us via email, phone, or other communication channels
• Subscribe to newsletters, promotions, or marketing materials
• Submit inquiries about investment properties or financial services

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect information automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and tracking technologies, including:

• IP Address
• Browser Type and Version
• Device Information
• Pages Visited and Time Spent on Our Website
• Referral Sources (e.g., how you arrived at our site)

This information helps us analyze website traffic, improve user experience, and optimize marketing strategies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Providing and Improving Our Services

• To process inquiries and provide investment property solutions
• To facilitate financial transactions and refunds
• To respond to customer service requests

2.2 Marketing and Communication

• To send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials
• To administer surveys, contests, and special offers
• To personalize user experience and improve website functionality

2.3 Legal Compliance and Security

• To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and security threats
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• To protect our rights, business operations, and users

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Data Security Measures

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Our security measures include:

• Encrypted Data Storage – Secure databases to protect personal and financial information
• Access Controls – Only authorized personnel have access to sensitive data
• Regular Security Audits – Monitoring and testing for vulnerabilities

However, no online transmission or storage system is 100% secure. While we implement robust security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute data protection.

4. Use of Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, track website activity, and improve our services.

4.1 What Cookies Do We Use?

• Essential Cookies – Required for site functionality (e.g., form submissions)
• Analytics Cookies – Help us understand website traffic and user interactions (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies – Used for marketing and remarketing purposes

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. However, disabling cookies may impact your experience on our site.

5. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our business, including:

• Google Analytics – For tracking website traffic and user behavior
• Advertising Partners – For marketing campaigns and remarketing strategies
• Payment Processors – If transactions are made through our platform

These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and comply with applicable privacy laws.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to external entities for commercial purposes.

6. Third-Party Links & External Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or data handling practices. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any linked websites.

7. Compliance with Privacy Regulations

7.1 Australian Privacy Laws

We comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Australia) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) in handling personal data.

7.2 California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)

To comply with CalOPPA, we:

• Allow users to visit our site anonymously
• Provide a clearly visible Privacy Policy link on our homepage
• Notify users of any policy updates on this page

Users can update their personal information by contacting us at info@geonet.properties.

7.3 Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

We respect DNT signals and do not track, plant cookies, or engage in targeted advertising when a Do Not Track setting is enabled in your browser.

7.4 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

We do not knowingly collect or market to children under the age of 13. Our website and services are intended for adult investors.

7.5 Fair Information Practices

In the event of a data breach, we will:

• Notify affected users via email within 7 business days
• Take immediate steps to mitigate risks and secure affected systems

Users have the right to pursue legal action against data misuse or breaches.

8. Google Services & Advertising

We use Google services, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and Google Display Network, for advertising and tracking purposes.

Users can opt out of Google advertising by:

• Adjusting preferences on the Google Ad Settings page
• Using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
• Visiting the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Page

9. CAN-SPAM Act Compliance

We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act by:

• Not using false or misleading email subjects
• Clearly identifying marketing emails as advertisements
• Providing a physical business address in emails
• Offering an opt-out/unsubscribe option in every marketing email

9.1 Unsubscribing

Users can stop receiving emails by clicking the unsubscribe link or emailing us at info@geonet.properties. We will promptly remove you from all correspondence.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

11. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Geonet Property & Finance Group

Email: info@geonet.properties

Website: www.geonet.properties