Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Geo-Gem. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application and services.

By using Geo-Gem, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture. If you sign in through a third-party service (Facebook, Google, or Replit), we receive basic profile information from that service.

User Content: We collect rock and mineral discoveries you share, including photos, descriptions, locations, and identification data.

Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our services, including pages visited, features used, and timestamps.

Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including browser type, operating system, and screen resolution.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Authentication

When you choose to sign in using Facebook, Google, or Replit, we receive limited profile information from these services (such as your name, email, and profile photo). We do not receive or store your passwords for these services. Each third-party provider has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the Support page.

8. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage to maintain your session, remember your preferences (such as dark mode settings), and improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Geo-Gem is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us through our Support page.