Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 6, 2025

1. Introduction

Bootstrapped Ventures LLC ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") operates the GeoIP API service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • OAuth provider information (if using social login)

Usage Data

We automatically collect:

  • API request logs (IP addresses queried, timestamps)
  • Request counts for billing and rate limiting
  • Your IP address when accessing our website

Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your credit card information. Please refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy for details on how they handle your payment data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our Service
  • Process your transactions and manage subscriptions
  • Monitor and enforce rate limits
  • Communicate with you about your account
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Improve our Service

4. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. API request logs are retained for billing and analytical purposes. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.

5. Data Sharing

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

  • Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate our Service (e.g., Stripe for payments, cloud hosting providers)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure storage of API tokens (hashed)
  • Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to processing of your data
  • Data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and remember your preferences. We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Bootstrapped Ventures LLC

Shams, Sharjah

United Arab Emirates

Phone: +971 55 710 3883