Last Updated: November 28, 2023

This Privacy Notice describes how Project InnerSpace (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and discloses information about you when you use our global geothermal prospecting map (available at https://geomap.projectinnerspace.org/), and any associated applications, services, tools and features (collectively, the “Services”). For the purposes of this Privacy Notice, “you” and “your” means you as the user of the Services. Please note that the Services are designed for users in the United States only and are not intended for users located outside the United States.

Please read this Privacy Notice carefully. By using any of the Services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Notice. If you do not agree to this Privacy Notice, please do not use or access the Services.

1. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE

   We may modify this Privacy Notice from time to time, in which case we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Notice. If we make material changes to how we use or disclose information we collect, we will use reasonable efforts to notify you (such as by emailing you at the last email address you provided us, by posting notice of such changes on the Services, or by other means consistent with applicable law) and will take additional steps as required by applicable law. If you do not agree to any updates made to this Privacy Notice, please do not continue using or accessing the Services.

2. COLLECTION AND USE OF INFORMATION

   When you use or access the Services, we collect certain categories of information about you from a variety of sources.

   Information You Provide to Us

   Some features of the Services may require you to directly provide certain information about yourself. You may elect not to provide this information, but doing so may prevent you from using or accessing these features. Information that you directly submit through our Services includes:

   • Basic contact details, such as name and email address. We use this information to create and maintain your account and provide the Services, and to communicate with you.
   • Account information, such as username and password. We use this information to provide the Services and to maintain and secure your account with us. If you choose to register an account, you are responsible for keeping your account credentials safe. We recommend you do not share your access details with anyone else. If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
   • Any other information you choose to include in communications with us, for example, when you send us feedback about the Services, or provide a donation or other support to Project InnerSpace.

   Information Collected Automatically

   We may also use cookies or other tracking technologies to automatically collect certain information about your interactions with the Services. We collect and use this information to tailor your experience with the Services, run analytics, better understand user interactions with the Services, etc. Such information includes:

   • Device information, such as device type, operating system, unique device identifier, user agent string, and internet protocol (IP) address.
   • Other information regarding your interaction with the Services, such as browser type, log data, date and time stamps, and clickstream data.
   • Google reCAPTCHA information. Please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy for more information about what Google collects when we employ Google reCAPTCHA.

   Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you may be able to control the way in which your devices permit the use of cookies. If you so choose, you may block or delete certain of our cookies from your browser; however, blocking or deleting cookies may cause some of the Services, including any portal features and general functionality, to work incorrectly. Your browser settings may also allow you to transmit a “Do Not Track” signal when you visit various websites. Like many websites, our website is not designed to respond to “Do Not Track” signals received from browsers. To learn more about “Do Not Track” signals, you can visit http://www.allaboutdnt.com/.

   Information Collected From Other Sources

   We may obtain information about you from outside sources, including information that we collect directly from third parties and information from third parties that you choose to share with us. Such information includes:

   • Analytics datawe receive from analytics providers such as Google Analytics which we use to improve our website, communications and the Services.

   Any information we receive from outside sources will be treated in accordance with this Privacy Notice.

   We are not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided to us by third parties and are not

   responsible for any third party’s policies or practices. For more information, see the section below, Third Party Websites and Links.

   To opt out of tracking by Google Analytics, click here.

   In addition to the specific uses described above, we may use any of the above information to provide you with the Services and to maintain our business relationship, including by enhancing the safety and security of our Services (e.g., troubleshooting, data analysis, testing, system maintenance, and reporting), providing customer support, sending service and other non-marketing communications, monitoring and analyzing trends, conducting internal research and development, complying with applicable legal obligations, enforcing any applicable terms of service, and protecting the Services, our rights, and the rights of our employees, users or other individuals.

3. DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

   We may disclose your information for legitimate purposes subject to this Privacy Notice, including the following categories of third parties:

   • Google’s Firebase Authentication services are used to authenticate users of the Services. Please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy for more information.

   • Vendors or other service providers who help us provide the Services, including for system administration, cloud storage, security, and web analytics.

   • Professional advisors, such as auditors, law firms, or accounting firms.

   • Third parties in connection with or anticipation of an asset sale, merger, bankruptcy, or other business transaction.

   We may also disclose your information as needed to comply with applicable law or any obligations thereunder or to cooperate with law enforcement, judicial orders, and regulatory inquiries, to enforce any applicable terms of service, and to ensure the safety and security of our business, employees, and users.

4. THIRD PARTY WEBSITES AND LINKS

   We may provide links to third-party websites or platforms. If you follow links to sites or platforms that we do not control and are not affiliated with us, you should review the applicable privacy notice, policies and other terms. We are not responsible for the privacy or security of, or information found on, these sites or platforms. Information you provide on public or semi-public venues, such as third-party platforms, may also be viewable by other users of the Services and/or users of those third-party platforms without limitation as to its use. Our inclusion of such links does not, by itself, imply any endorsement of the content on such platforms or of their owners or operators.

5. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

   Our Services are not intended for children, and we do not seek or knowingly collect any personal information about children. If we become aware that we have unknowingly collected information about a child, in particular any child under 13 years of age, we will make commercially reasonable efforts to delete such information from our database. If you are the parent or guardian of a child under 13 years of age who has provided us with their personal information, you may contact us using the below information to request that it be deleted.

6. DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION

   Despite our reasonable efforts to protect your information, no security measures are impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee “perfect security.” Any information you send to us electronically, while using the Services or otherwise interacting with us, may not be secure while in transit. We recommend that you do not use unsecure channels to send us sensitive or confidential information.

   We retain your information for as long as is reasonably necessary for the purposes specified in this Privacy Notice. When determining the length of time to retain your information, we consider various criteria, including whether we need the information to continue to provide you the Services, resolve a dispute, enforce our contractual agreements, prevent harm, promote safety, security and integrity, or protect ourselves, including our rights, property or products.

7. HOW TO CONTACT US

Should you have any questions about our privacy practices or this Privacy Notice, please email us at map@projectinnerspace.org or contact us at 68 Harrison Ave Ste 605 PMB 99590, Boston, Massachusetts 02111-1929, United States.