Effective Date: March 10, 2026
Last Updated: March 10, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how GeoTechNexus (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at [www.geotechnexus.com] (the “Site”).

This policy describes what cookies are, which cookies we use, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. For more information about how we manage your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.

Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. They help improve your browsing experience by remembering settings, analyzing site performance, and enabling certain features.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Site:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Site will not work properly without them.

Examples:

• Session management cookies
• Security and authentication cookies
• Load balancing cookies

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages. This data helps us improve how the Site works.

Examples:

• Google Analytics (if used)
• Website performance monitoring tools
• Traffic analysis cookies

Data collected: Page views, time on site, bounce rates, geographic location (country/city level), browser, and device type.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples:

• Language preference cookies
• User interface customization cookies
• Form auto-fill cookies

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device.

Examples:

• LinkedIn Insight Tag (if used for B2B retargeting)
• Google Ads remarketing (if used)
• Third-party advertising network cookies

Note: We only use these cookies if you provide explicit consent through our cookie banner.

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To operate and secure the Site: Essential cookies enable core functionality and security features.
• To analyze Site performance: Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site so we can improve user experience.
• To remember your preferences: Functionality cookies store your choices and settings.
• To deliver relevant content and marketing: With your consent, advertising cookies help us show you relevant information about our services.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

Third-party services we may use include:

• Google Analytics: Web analytics service to measure and report website traffic. Google’s Privacy Policy
• LinkedIn: B2B marketing and analytics. LinkedIn Cookie Policy
• HubSpot / Mailchimp (if used): Email marketing and CRM. Check their respective privacy policies.

We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties to understand how they use cookies.

6. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

6.1 Cookie Banner Settings

When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject all non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences by cookie category

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our Site.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Notify you before a cookie is set

Instructions for popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies

Note: If you block or delete cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of interest-based advertising cookies by visiting:

• Your Online Choices (EU): youronlinechoices.eu
• Network Advertising Initiative (US): networkadvertising.org/choices
• Digital Advertising Alliance (US): aboutads.info/choices

7. Your Rights Under GDPR and Other Privacy Laws

If you are in the European Union, United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding cookies and personal data:

• Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time through the cookie banner or browser settings.
• Right to access: You can request information about the cookies we use and the data they collect.
• Right to erasure: You can request deletion of data collected through cookies.
• Right to object: You can object to the use of certain cookies for marketing or analytics purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10 below.

8. Consent Logging

When you provide or update your cookie preferences through our cookie banner, we log:

• The date and time of consent
• Your consent choices by cookie category
• The version of the cookie banner shown
• An anonymous consent identifier
• The domain and page context

This documentation is required under GDPR and ePrivacy regulations to prove that valid consent was obtained.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

If we make material changes, we may notify you by email (if you have provided one) or by displaying a prominent notice on the Site.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

GeoTechNexus
Email: privacy@geotechnexus.com
Address: Bahnhofstrasse 3, Belp 3123, Switzerland
Website: www.geotechnexus.com

For data protection inquiries, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer:
Email: b.ojo@geotechnexus.com.

This Cookie Policy is compliant with:

• GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation)
• ePrivacy Directive (EU Cookie Law)
• UK GDPR
• CCPA/CPRA (California privacy laws)
• LGPD (Brazil)
• POPIA (South Africa)
• Emerging 2026 standards including one-click rejection and consent documentation requirements