This Privacy Policy describes how MineralScout.ai (“MineralScout,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website or use our services (collectively, the “Service”). By using the Service, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information we collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Account information. When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, company affiliation, and any other information you provide.
- Usage information. We automatically collect information about how you interact with the Service, including pages viewed, features used, and approximate location derived from IP address.
- Device and log data. Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, referring URLs, and timestamps.
- Communications. If you contact us, we keep records of that correspondence.
2. How we use information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
- Authenticate users and secure accounts.
- Communicate with you about your account, updates, and support requests.
- Analyze usage patterns to improve features and performance.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
3. How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only as follows:
- Service providers. With vendors who provide hosting, analytics, authentication, email delivery, and similar services on our behalf, under confidentiality and data-handling obligations.
- Legal requirements. When required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of MineralScout, our users, or others.
- Business transfers. In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of all or a portion of our assets.
- With your consent. When you direct us to share information.
4. Cookies and analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and understand how the Service is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect functionality.
5. Data retention and security
We retain information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. We use industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
6. Your choices and rights
You can access, update, or delete your account information at any time by signing in or by contacting us. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have additional rights regarding your personal data, including the right to request a copy, correction, deletion, or restriction of processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.
7. Children
The Service is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. International users
The Service is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, you understand that your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Material changes will be communicated through the Service or by email.
10. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to contact@mineralscout.ai.