Privacy Policy

Last updated: 23 November 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how GeographyPin.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects information about visitors to https://geographypin.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Who we are

GeographyPin.com is an educational website about world geography, countries, landscapes, maps and travel. The Site is operated by the team behind GeographyPin.com.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, you can contact us via the contact form on our Contact page.

What data we collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as certain data that is collected automatically when you use the Site. The data we collect falls into these main categories:

• Usage and analytics data
• Cookie and tracking data
• Contact information you choose to share
• Comment data (if comments are enabled on some posts)
• Technical and log data (for security and performance)

1. Usage and analytics data

We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar services) to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve our content, layout and performance. These tools may collect information such as:

• Pages you visit and the time spent on them
• Links you click and interactions with content
• Your approximate location (based on IP address)
• Device type, operating system, browser type and version
• Referring website (the site you came from)

This information is usually processed in aggregated form and does not directly identify you, but your IP address and other identifiers may be treated as personal data in certain regions.

2. Advertising data (Google AdSense and similar partners)

We display advertising on GeographyPin.com using third-party ad networks such as Google AdSense. These partners may use cookies, web beacons or similar technologies to:

• Serve and measure ads on this Site and other sites you visit
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Limit how often you see the same ad
• Show ads that may be more relevant to your interests

These technologies may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device details, approximate location, pages visited and time of visits.

You can manage personalized advertising settings for Google via your Google account and browser settings, including options to disable personalized ads or block cookies.

3. Affiliate links and external partners

Some pages on GeographyPin.com may include outbound links to third-party websites such as travel booking platforms, educational resources, or other services. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

These third-party websites have their own privacy policies and terms. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices or data handling. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

4. Contact forms and direct communication

If you contact us via a contact form or by email, we collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address and the content of your message. We use this information only to:

• Respond to your inquiry or support request
• Communicate with you about our Site or content, if appropriate
• Maintain records of communication for reference and quality purposes

5. Comments on articles (if enabled)

From time to time, we may enable comments on specific articles. When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user-agent string to help spam detection and security.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service has its own privacy policy on its website. After approval of your comment, your profile picture (if available via Gravatar) may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.

6. Technical logs and security data

Our hosting provider and security tools may automatically collect and store certain information in server logs to help keep the Site secure and running properly. This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and settings
• Date and time of access
• Pages and files viewed
• Referring URL
• Error and crash logs

This information is used for security monitoring, troubleshooting and ensuring the stability of the Site.

Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

• Essential cookies – to enable basic functions of the Site (for example, remembering your preferences or keeping you logged in if you have an account).
• Analytics cookies – to help us understand how visitors use the Site and to improve our content and navigation.
• Advertising cookies – to show ads and measure their performance, and in some cases to show more relevant ads based on your interests.

Managing cookies and consent

Depending on your region, you may see a cookie banner or settings panel when you first visit the Site. You can use it to accept or reject non-essential cookies (such as analytics and advertising cookies).

You can also control cookies through your browser settings by:

• Deleting existing cookies
• Blocking all cookies
• Allowing cookies only from certain sites

Please note that blocking or disabling certain cookies may affect how the Site functions and may impact your experience.

Legal bases for processing (EEA/UK visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom or another region with similar data protection laws, we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent – for placing non-essential cookies (such as advertising and analytics cookies) and for certain data uses that you explicitly agree to.
• Legitimate interests – to operate, secure and improve the Site; to prevent fraud; and to understand how our content is used, as long as these interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.
• Performance of a contract – when we need to process data to provide services that you request.
• Legal obligations – when we are required to retain or share information to comply with applicable laws.

How we use the data we collect

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

• Operating and maintaining the Site
• Improving our content, layout and user experience
• Monitoring and protecting the security of the Site
• Measuring and optimizing the performance of advertising and affiliate links
• Responding to your messages, questions and requests
• Complying with legal obligations and resolving disputes

How long we retain your data

We retain personal data only for as long as it is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data:

• Contact form messages and emails – kept as long as needed to handle your request and for a reasonable period for reference or record-keeping.
• Analytics data – retained according to the settings of our analytics tools.
• Server logs – typically retained for a limited time to ensure security and troubleshoot issues.
• Comments – if comments are enabled, comments and related metadata may be kept indefinitely to maintain the conversation history and detect spam.

Who we share your data with

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Service providers – such as hosting providers, analytics services, security services and email providers, who process data on our behalf and only as necessary to perform their services.
• Advertising and affiliate partners – such as Google AdSense and other networks, which may use cookies and similar technologies to serve and measure ads.
• Legal and regulatory authorities – when required by law, court order or to protect our rights, safety or the rights and safety of others.

International data transfers

Our Site may be accessed from anywhere in the world, and our service providers (such as hosting, analytics and advertising partners) may be located in different countries. This means your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the one where you live.

Where required by law, appropriate safeguards are used to protect such transfers, such as contractual protections or working with providers who follow recognized data protection standards.

Security of your data

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your rights and choices

Your rights over your personal data depend on the laws of your country or region. In many places (including the EEA and UK), you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to or request restriction of certain processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format (data portability)

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the form on our Contact page. We may need to take reasonable steps to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your request or believe your data protection rights have been violated, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Children’s privacy

GeographyPin.com is aimed at students, teachers and general audiences, but it is not directed to children as a platform for creating accounts or submitting personal profiles. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age required by applicable law without appropriate consent. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information without the necessary consent, please contact us and we will take steps to remove that information.

Links to other websites

Our Site contains links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third-party sites or services.

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 do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

How to contact us

If you have any questions, concerns or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us via the form on our Contact page.