Privacy Policy

Effective: March 30, 2026

Global Expat Outfitters ("we," "us," or "our") operates the GEO Italy portal at geo-italy.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and email address when you create an account or make a purchase
• Payment information processed securely through our third-party payment provider
• Information you enter into portal tools (timeline data, document checklists, calculator inputs)
• Communications you send to us via email

We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site:

• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website address
• IP address (anonymized for analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the GEO Italy portal and its tools
• Process transactions and send related information (purchase confirmations, receipts)
• Save your progress and preferences within the portal
• Respond to your support requests and communications
• Send updates about the portal, including new features and content changes
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our tools and user experience

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share information with:

• Service providers who assist in operating our platform (payment processing, email delivery, hosting, analytics)
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security practices. Portal data (your progress, saved inputs, and preferences) is stored locally in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers unless explicitly required for account functionality.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and save your portal progress. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@geo-italy.com.

7. Third-Party Links

Our portal may contain links to external websites (consulate sites, government resources, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

GEO Italy is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email. The "Effective" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at support@geo-italy.com.