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Cookie Policy

Effective: March 2026 · Last updated: March 2026 · Governed by Hong Kong law (PDPO Cap. 486) and where applicable, EU GDPR

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. GEOmeter uses cookies and similar technologies (local storage, session storage) to operate the platform, remember your preferences, and understand how the service is used.

2. Cookies We Use

Cookie / Storage KeyTypePurposeDurationLegal Basis
geo_sessionHTTP CookieAuthenticates paid tier access after subscription payment. Stores a secure token — no personal data.30 daysContract performance (necessary to deliver paid service)
geo_authHTTP CookieInternal team authentication for the dashboard and CRM.30 daysLegitimate interest (operational security)
geo_cookie_consentLocal StorageRecords your cookie consent preference so we don't show the banner repeatedly.1 yearNecessary (consent management)
_ga, _ga_*HTTP CookieGoogle Analytics 4 — measures usage patterns, scan volumes, page engagement. IP anonymised. No cross-site tracking.13 monthsConsent (opt-in only)
__stripe_mid, __stripe_sidHTTP CookieSet by Stripe during payment processing to prevent fraud. We do not control these cookies.Session / 1 yearLegitimate interest (fraud prevention)

3. Strictly Necessary Cookies

The geo_session and geo_auth cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the service you have purchased or requested. These cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality. No consent is required for these under PDPO Cap. 486 and GDPR Article 6(1)(b) (contract performance).

4. Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how users interact with GEOmeter — which pages are most visited, how long scans take, and where users drop off. Analytics are activated only after you accept cookies via our consent banner. You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies or using the opt-out below.

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

5. Third-Party Cookies (Stripe)

Our payment processor Stripe sets cookies during checkout to prevent fraud and ensure payment security. These are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy. We do not control these cookies and cannot disable them without disabling payment functionality.

6. How to Manage Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling functional cookies (geo_session) will prevent access to paid features. Links to browser cookie controls:

Chrome · Firefox · Safari · Edge

7. PDPO & GDPR Compliance

GEOmeter is operated by New Digital Noise Limited, incorporated in Hong Kong. We comply with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) of Hong Kong. For users accessing from the European Economic Area, we also comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our lawful bases for processing are:

Contract performance — session and authentication cookies necessary to deliver the service
Legitimate interest — fraud prevention (Stripe), operational security
Consent — analytics cookies (GA4) activated only after explicit consent

8. AI Engine Data

When you submit a brand name and query for a GEO scan, this data is transmitted to third-party AI engines (OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, xAI, Perplexity, Moonshot, Alibaba DashScope, Tencent Hunyuan, DeepSeek, and Brave Search) solely to generate your GEO score. We do not store your scan inputs beyond the current browser session. Each AI engine's use of this data is governed by their respective terms of service and privacy policies. GEOmeter is not responsible for how third-party AI providers process query data.

9. Data Retention

Session cookies: 30 days. Analytics data: retained by Google for 13 months, then auto-deleted. We do not store personally identifiable information from scan queries. Client account data (email, plan, score history) is retained for the duration of the subscription plus 12 months, then deleted upon written request to info@geoneo.ai.

10. Contact

For any questions about this Cookie Policy or to exercise your data rights (access, correction, deletion), contact:
Email: info@geoneo.ai
Address: New Digital Noise Limited, Hong Kong
Data Protection Officer: Andy Ann, Founder & CEO

11. Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy as our platform evolves or regulations change. Material changes will be notified via a banner on the site. Continued use after the effective date of any update constitutes acceptance.