Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 10, 2025
Last Updated: June 10, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how RedCastle Resources ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects the personal information of users ("you", "your") when using ASKTERRA ("App"). By accessing or using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal and usage data:

1.1. Account Information

Username: Required to create and identify your account.

Password: Encrypted and stored securely for authentication purposes.

1.2. Interaction Data

Chat Logs: All interactions with our geospatial large language model (LLM) chat agent, including queries and responses, are stored for system functionality, improvement, and research.

1.3. Technical Data

IP address, browser type, device information, and timestamps may be collected for analytics, debugging, and security purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used for the following purposes:

To authenticate users and manage user accounts.

To provide, improve, and personalize your experience with the chat agent.

To analyze usage patterns and improve the performance and accuracy of the geospatial LLM.

To secure the App, detect misuse, and comply with legal obligations.

3. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your information:

Passwords are hashed using industry-standard encryption algorithms (e.g., bcrypt).

Interaction data is stored on secure servers with restricted access.

We regularly audit our systems for vulnerabilities and apply necessary updates.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Trusted third parties that assist us in operating our infrastructure, under strict confidentiality agreements.

Legal Authorities: If required by law or if necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of us or others.

5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

To access, correct, or delete your personal data.

To object to or restrict certain types of processing.

To withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).

To lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

6. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Children’s Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

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. Your continued use of the App constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

RedCastle Resources
Email: ihousman@redcastleresources.com