GeoVation Designs: Voicelert and MyAlerts.Pro, built in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how GeoVation Designs ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or use our membership services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Name and email address (via membership registration form)
• Mobile phone number (optional contact detail you provide at sign-up)
• Payment information, only if you buy through a seller's Stripe payment link (processed by Stripe, we never see or store card details)
• Usage data, such as pages visited and time spent on the site
• Content shared in Private Innovation Rooms (messages and uploaded files)
• Cookie and browser data (see Cookie Policy)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Create and manage your free membership
• Provide access to member-only areas and Private Innovation Rooms
• Send periodic notifications and updates about GeoVation Designs
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with applicable laws

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Stripe — payment processing (see stripe.com/privacy)
• Supabase — database and real-time services (see supabase.com/privacy)
• Netlify — website hosting (see netlify.com/privacy)
• EmailJS — automated member notification emails

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your membership is active or as needed to provide services. Private Innovation Room messages are deleted when a room is closed, in accordance with our confidentiality practices.

5. Your Rights (PIPEDA — Canadian Privacy Law)

As a Canadian resident, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Withdraw consent for non-essential data use
• Request deletion of your personal data

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@geovationdesigns.com.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure third-party payment processing, and access controls on our database.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience. See our Cookie Policy for details.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact: support@geovationdesigns.com
GeoVation Designs, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Terms of Service

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using the GeoVation Designs website or membership services. By registering or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to register as a member. By registering, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate and complete.

2. Membership

GeoVation Designs membership is currently offered as a free public service to the local community. GeoVation Designs reserves the right to introduce paid plans in the future, with advance notice to members. Your contact information is never shared or sold to third parties. GeoVation Designs reserves the right to send members periodic notifications and updates.

3. Acceptable Use

As a member, you agree to:

• Use the platform only for lawful purposes
• Not share your login credentials with others
• Not post or share content that is defamatory, illegal, or infringes on others' intellectual property
• Respect the confidentiality of content shared in Private Innovation Rooms
• Not attempt to reverse-engineer or exploit the platform

4. Private Innovation Rooms

Private Innovation Rooms are available free to all signed-in members. All room content (messages and files) is deleted when the room is closed. Members are responsible for downloading any content they wish to retain before closing a room.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the GeoVation Designs website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of GeoVation Designs and protected by applicable copyright laws. Members retain ownership of content they share in Private Rooms.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, GeoVation Designs shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid in the 30 days preceding the claim.

7. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms. You may close your membership at any time by contacting us at support@geovationdesigns.com. Membership is free, so there are no charges to cancel.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Contact

support@geovationdesigns.com | GeoVation Designs, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Member Confidentiality Agreement

This Member Confidentiality Agreement ("Agreement") applies to all registered members of GeoVation Designs and governs the treatment of confidential information shared within Private Innovation Rooms and other member-only areas of the platform.

1. Definition of Confidential Information

"Confidential Information" means any information shared by a member within a Private Innovation Room, including but not limited to:

• Business ideas, inventions, concepts, or designs
• Technical data, prototypes, or research
• Financial or commercial information
• Personal or organizational strategies

Information that is publicly available or independently developed is not considered confidential under this Agreement.

2. Member Obligations

By participating in a Private Innovation Room, each member agrees to:

• Keep all Confidential Information shared by other members strictly private
• Not disclose, reproduce, or distribute another member's Confidential Information outside the platform without prior written consent
• Use Confidential Information only in connection with collaboration within the platform
• Not use the confidential private room for any illegal activities
• Notify GeoVation Designs immediately if they become aware of any unauthorized disclosure

3. Platform Confidentiality Practices

GeoVation Designs implements the following to support member confidentiality:

• Private Rooms are accessible only to invited, signed-in members
• All room messages and files are deleted permanently when a room is closed
• Members may download a transcript before closing a room
• Room passwords are optional and controlled by the room creator

4. GeoVation Designs Obligations

GeoVation Designs agrees to:

• Not access Private Room content except as required for technical support specifically requested by email by the creator of the private room, or legal compliance requirements
• Not sell or disclose member-shared content to third parties
• Not interfere or mediate in any conflicts which may arise between any Private Members
• Not accept or respond to complaints which may arise from individual discussions between members, occurring within a private room
• Not participate in any way in any transactions which may be agreed to in a private room by members who are conducting a transaction related to the Members Garage Sale items. How the sellers and buyers fulfill a transaction is solely under the control of the seller, and related agreement from the buyer and based on what they arrange, including terms of payment, and method of delivery

5. Duration

This Agreement remains in effect for the duration of your membership and for a period of seven (7) years following termination of membership with respect to any Confidential Information received during membership.

6. Remedies

Members acknowledge that a breach of this Agreement may cause irreparable harm for which monetary damages may be inadequate. GeoVation Designs and affected GeoVation Designs staff may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in addition to any other remedies available at law for any criminal activity leading to damages or losses to GeoVation Designs reputation and operations.

7. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia and the federal laws of Canada. Disputes shall be resolved in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

8. Acknowledgement

By registering as a member or participating in a Private Innovation Room, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Confidentiality Agreement.

9. Contact

For questions about this Agreement: support@geovationdesigns.com

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how GeoVation Designs uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to site owners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They enable core features like member login, session management, and security. These cannot be disabled.

Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience, such as remembering that you are logged in.

Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies:

• Stripe — may set cookies during payment processing
• Supabase — may set session-related cookies

3. How to Control Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific or all websites

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the GeoVation Designs website, including the ability to log in as a member.

For guidance on managing cookies in common browsers, visit: aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.

4. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals. We will update this policy if that changes.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

6. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies: support@geovationdesigns.com
GeoVation Designs, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Pick the Best Voicelert Ad

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 or older.

1. Sponsor

The contest is run by GeoVation Designs (Geoffrey Hicks, sole proprietor), PO Box 17, Lakeside Stn Main, NS  B3T 1M6, support@geovationdesigns.com (the "Sponsor").

2. Contest Period

The contest starts at 12:00 a.m. Atlantic Time on the start date and ends at 11:59 p.m. Atlantic Time on the end date.

3. Who Can Enter

Legal residents of Canada, excluding Quebec, who have reached 18 years of age (or the age of majority where they live, if higher) and who are community members of geovationdesigns.com. Membership is free. The Sponsor and members of the Sponsor's household are not eligible.

4. How to Enter

Sign in to geovationdesigns.com, watch the contest ads in the Videos & Stories section, and vote for the one you like best. Your vote is your entry. Limit one vote (one entry) per person. You may change your vote until the contest ends; it still counts as one entry. Anyone found using more than one account will be disqualified.

5. Prize

One (1) prize: the prize, approximate retail value to be confirmed. Credits are added to the winner's Voicelert account (a free Voicelert account at voicelert.com is required). The prize has no cash value, cannot be transferred or exchanged, and must be accepted as awarded.

6. Draw and Odds

The Sponsor will make a random draw from all eligible entries within 7 days after the contest ends. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

7. Skill-Testing Question

Before being declared a winner, the selected entrant must correctly answer, without help, a mathematical skill-testing question, given by email or phone.

8. Contacting the Winner

The selected entrant will be contacted by email within 7 days of the draw and must reply within 7 days. If they cannot be reached, do not reply, or do not answer the question correctly, another entry may be drawn.

9. Results

The ad with the most votes will be announced as "Members' choice". Individual votes are never shown publicly. The winner's first name will be shown on the site only with their permission.

10. Privacy

Your information is used only to run this contest and to contact the winner, as described in our Privacy Policy. It is never sold or shared.

11. About the Videos

The contest ads are AI-generated videos made by the Sponsor to promote Voicelert. They are labelled "AI-generated video".

12. General

The Sponsor may end or change the contest if it cannot run as planned for reasons beyond its control, subject to applicable law. By entering, you agree to these rules. The contest is governed by the laws of Nova Scotia and Canada.