Geode Privacy Policy

Privacy policy for the Geode Database website and related services.

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PRIVACY POLICY

Geode Database

Last Updated: January 26, 2026

Geode Database (“Geode,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is an open source graph database project operated by CodePros. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through our website located at https://geodedb.com (the “Site”) and through related documentation, downloads, and community resources.

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect through the Site, including when you subscribe to updates, download releases or client libraries, submit contact forms, access documentation, or otherwise interact with Geode resources.

By using the Site, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, including:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Subscribe to updates or marketing communications
  • Submit a contact form or request information
  • Provide feedback, bug reports, or support requests
  • Download tools, releases, or documentation
  • Participate in surveys, webinars, or community events
  • Communicate with us via email, phone, or chat

The personal information we collect may include:

  • Contact Information: First and last name, email address, phone number with area code (if provided), mailing address
  • Professional Information: Company name, job title, industry, department, professional interests
  • Account Credentials (if applicable): Username, password, and authentication details for any optional services
  • Location Information: City, state, country (general location data, not precise geolocation)
  • Communications: Content of messages, feedback, questions, or other communications you send to us
  • Technical Context: Configuration details, logs, or environment information you choose to share for support purposes

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access or use the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, search queries, access times and dates, referring website addresses
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, unique device identifiers
  • Technical Data: Browser settings, time zone, screen resolution, plugins, platform information
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: Data collected through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 for details)

1.3 Information from Third-Party Sources

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:

  • Business partners and service providers who assist us in delivering services
  • Publicly available sources, such as business directories and professional networking sites
  • Marketing and analytics providers
  • Social media platforms (if you interact with our social media content)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various business purposes, including:

2.1 Providing and Managing Services

  • Delivering access to documentation, downloads, and resources
  • Processing your requests and responding to inquiries
  • Providing support and addressing bug reports or issues
  • Authenticating users and maintaining account security (if applicable)
  • Facilitating access to releases and client libraries

2.2 Communications

  • Sending service-related communications, including product updates and security notices
  • Delivering newsletters, blog posts, and educational content you subscribe to
  • Providing marketing communications about Geode and related offerings
  • Responding to your questions, comments, and support requests
  • Notifying you of changes to our services, policies, or terms

2.3 Improving and Analyzing Our Services

  • Analyzing usage patterns and trends to improve the Site and documentation
  • Conducting research and development for new features and improvements
  • Testing, troubleshooting, and optimizing Site performance
  • Understanding user preferences and customizing user experience
  • Measuring the effectiveness of our communications

2.4 Security and Fraud Prevention

  • Protecting the Site and our systems from security threats and attacks
  • Detecting, preventing, and investigating fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
  • Monitoring and logging activity for security and compliance purposes
  • Enforcing our Terms of Use and other policies
  • Verifying identity and authenticating users (if applicable)
  • Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
  • Responding to lawful requests from public authorities
  • Protecting our legal rights and defending against legal claims
  • Maintaining records for business and regulatory purposes

2.6 Business Operations

  • Managing business relationships and contracts
  • Conducting internal audits and quality assurance
  • Facilitating business transfers, such as mergers or acquisitions

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Email and communication service providers
  • Analytics platforms
  • Customer relationship management (CRM) systems
  • IT support and maintenance providers

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it to provide services to us.

3.2 Business Partners

With your consent or as permitted by law, we may share information with business partners for co-marketing initiatives, joint webinars, or collaborative services that may be of interest to you.

We may disclose your information when we believe disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests
  • Enforce our Terms of Use or other agreements
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of CodePros, Geode, our users, or the public
  • Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues
  • Respond to claims that content violates third-party rights

3.4 Business Transfers

If CodePros is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, bankruptcy, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have regarding your information.

3.5 Aggregated and De-Identified Information

We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you. This may include industry research, trend analysis, benchmarking data, or statistical information about Site usage.

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Our security measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit using industry-standard protocols (TLS/SSL)
  • Encryption of sensitive data at rest (where applicable)
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Security monitoring and incident response procedures
  • Employee training on data protection and security best practices
  • Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information using commercially reasonable means, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for any activity under your account.

If we become aware of a security breach that compromises your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable laws and take appropriate steps to investigate and remediate the incident.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our service providers use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on the Site.

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow websites to recognize your browser and remember information about your visit. Web beacons and pixels are small graphic images that track user behavior and website usage.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly, including authentication, security, and basic functionality
  • Performance Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use the Site, such as which pages are visited most often
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior, measure Site performance, and improve our services

5.3 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site and prevent you from accessing certain features.

You can also opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative (<www.networkadvertising.org/choices>) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (<www.aboutads.info/choices>).

5.4 Third-Party Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect and analyze information about Site usage. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to gather data on our behalf. You can learn more about how Google uses data by visiting <www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners>.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Our retention periods are based on:

  • The length of our relationship with you and provision of services
  • Legal, regulatory, tax, or accounting requirements
  • The need to defend or bring legal claims
  • Legitimate business purposes, such as fraud prevention and security
  • Your consent or requests

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies and applicable laws.

7. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

7.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access, review, and update your personal information. You can update your account information by logging into your account or by contacting us directly.

7.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (such as legal obligations, fraud prevention, or legitimate business purposes). To request deletion, please contact us using the information provided in Section 13.

7.3 Marketing Communications

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by:

  • Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our marketing emails
  • Updating your communication preferences in your account settings
  • Contacting us directly

Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional or service-related messages (such as account notifications, security alerts, or responses to your inquiries).

7.4 SMS/Text Messaging (If Applicable)

If you opt in to receive SMS or text messages related to Geode updates or services, the following terms apply:

Consent and Frequency: By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you consent to receive automated text messages from CodePros about Geode updates or related communications. Message frequency varies based on your preferences and activity.

Information Collection and Use: When you opt in to SMS communications, we collect your mobile phone number, carrier information, the date and time of messages, and message content. This information is used solely to provide the SMS service you requested.

No Third-Party Sharing: We do not share your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in data with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes. All other data-sharing categories described in this Privacy Policy exclude text-messaging originator opt-in data and consent.

Costs: Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier’s plan. You are responsible for any charges incurred.

Opt-Out: You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. You may also reply HELP for assistance. Opting out of SMS communications will not affect your access to our other services or communications channels, and we will not discriminate against you for opting out.

Compliance: Our SMS messaging practices comply with applicable telecommunications and consumer protection laws.

7.5 Data Portability

In certain circumstances, you may have the right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that information to another entity.

7.6 Objection and Restriction

You may have the right to object to or request restriction of certain processing of your personal information, particularly for direct marketing purposes or processing based on legitimate interests.

Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. However, this will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

7.8 Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights, including by denying services, charging different prices, or providing a different level of service quality.

7.9 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 13. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for use by businesses and business professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately using the information provided in Section 13.

9. International Data Transfers

CodePros is based in the United States, and your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country of residence.

When we transfer personal information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information, including:

  • Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
  • Other legally approved mechanisms for international data transfers

By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries as described in this Privacy Policy.

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by CodePros or Geode. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third parties.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites or services before providing them with your personal information.

11. State-Specific Privacy Rights

11.1 California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
  • Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
  • Right to Limit Use: You have the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information

Notice: We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA. We may share personal information with service providers and business partners as described in this Privacy Policy.

11.2 Other State Privacy Laws

Residents of certain other states (including Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah) may have similar privacy rights under their state laws. If you are a resident of one of these states, you may exercise your rights by contacting us as described in Section 13.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

  • Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy
  • Posting a notice on the Site
  • Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)

Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

CodePros

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://geodedb.com

Thank you for trusting Geode with your information.