Privacy Policy

Geniousing Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Jan 1st, 2026

Last Updated: Jan 1st, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Geniousing. This Privacy Policy explains how Geniousing ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our platform, website, and services (collectively, the "Services").

Geniousing is a comprehensive business platform that provides course creation, membership management, email marketing, payment processing, CRM, scheduling, and other business tools. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with transparency and care.

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our Services:

Account Information

      Name, email address, phone number, and password

      Business name, address, and contact information

      Profile photo and biographical information

      Tax identification numbers (where required for payment processing)

Payment Information

      Credit card numbers, bank account information, and billing addresses

      Payment processor account credentials (Stripe, PayPal, Square, etc.)

      Transaction history and invoice records

Content You Create

      Courses, lessons, quizzes, and educational materials

      Marketing emails, SMS messages, and automation workflows

      Landing pages, forms, and website content

      Documents, contracts, and e-signature records

      Video recordings and webinar content

      Support tickets, chat messages, and forum posts

Contact and CRM Data

      Customer and prospect contact information

      Communication history and interaction logs

      Custom field data and tags

      Sales pipeline and deal information

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Services, we automatically collect certain information:

Device and Usage Information

      IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers

      Pages visited, features used, and time spent on the platform

      Referring URLs and exit pages

      Date and time of access

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

      Session and persistent cookies

      Web beacons and pixel tags

      Local storage and similar technologies

      Analytics and performance tracking data

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties:

      Payment processors (transaction confirmations, fraud alerts)

      Identity verification services (Plaid bank verification)

      Calendar integrations (Google Calendar availability data)

      Accounting integrations (QuickBooks sync data)

      Print-on-demand partners (Printify order fulfillment data)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

3.1 Providing and Improving Services

      Creating and managing your account

      Processing payments, subscriptions, and refunds

      Delivering courses, memberships, and digital products

      Sending marketing emails and SMS messages on your behalf

      Hosting video conferences and webinars

      Processing e-signatures and managing documents

      Managing your calendar and scheduling appointments

      Providing customer support and responding to inquiries

3.2 AI-Powered Features

      Generating marketing content, email copy, and SMS messages

      Providing smart suggestions for forms and workflows

      Offering automated response suggestions for customer support

3.3 Analytics and Business Operations

      Analyzing platform usage and performance

      Generating reports and campaign analytics

      Improving and optimizing our Services

      Conducting A/B testing and conversion optimization

3.4 Security and Compliance

      Preventing fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access

      Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements

      Enforcing our Terms of Service and acceptable use policies

      Protecting the rights and safety of users and third parties

3.5 Communications

      Sending service-related notifications and updates

      Providing product announcements and feature updates

      Responding to your requests and feedback

      Marketing our Services (with your consent where required)

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform:

      Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal, Square, Dwolla for transaction processing

      Communication Services: Twilio for SMS delivery, AWS SES for email delivery

      Cloud Infrastructure: AWS, Cloudflare, Backblaze for hosting and storage

      Analytics Providers: Services that help us understand platform usage

      Identity Verification: Plaid for bank account verification

      Print-on-Demand: Printify for merchandise fulfillment

4.2 Business Integrations

When you connect third-party services to your account, we share necessary data with those services:

      QuickBooks for accounting synchronization

      Google Calendar for scheduling integration

      Webhook endpoints you configure

4.3 Agency and White-Label Partners

If you use Geniousing through an agency or white-label partner, your information may be accessible to that partner as part of their service delivery. Each client environment operates in an isolated tenant with separate database storage.

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

      Comply with legal process, court orders, or government requests

      Protect our rights, property, and safety

      Prevent fraud or other illegal activities

      Respond to emergencies involving potential threats to safety

4.5 Business Transfers

If Geniousing is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Services and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

      Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward

      Transaction Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance

      Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion

      Usage Logs: Retained for up to 2 years for security and analytics

      Backup Data: Retained for disaster recovery purposes according to our backup retention schedule

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 90 days, except where retention is required for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

6.1 Technical Safeguards

      Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest

      Automatic SSL certificate management for custom domains

      Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning

      Secure cloud infrastructure with industry-standard protections

      Access controls and authentication mechanisms

6.2 Organizational Measures

      Limited employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

      Confidentiality agreements with employees and contractors

      Security training and awareness programs

      Incident response procedures

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Access and Portability

You can access and download your personal information through your account settings. We provide data export functionality to help you move your data to other services.

7.2 Correction

You can update and correct your account information at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

7.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and personal information. Some information may be retained for legal compliance, fraud prevention, or to complete pending transactions.

7.4 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing communications by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or adjusting your notification preferences in your account settings. Note that you cannot opt out of service-related communications.

7.5 Cookie Preferences

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

8. International Data Transfers

Geniousing operates globally and may transfer your information to countries other than your country of residence. When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information, including standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

      Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, the sources of collection, and how we use and share it.

      Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

      Right to Correct: You can request correction of inaccurate personal information.

      Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

      Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

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

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

      Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data

      Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data

      Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")

      Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data

      Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

      Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing

      Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

Legal Basis for Processing: We process your data based on contract performance (to provide our Services), legitimate interests (to improve our Services and prevent fraud), consent (for marketing communications), and legal compliance.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

12. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our platform.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice, such as email notification. Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Geniousing

Contact: https://www.geniousing.com/contact