Geonetric Spam Policy

Geonetric has zero tolerance for Unsolicited Broadcast Email and Unsolicited Commercial Email ("UBE/UCE", commonly known as "Spam").

What is Spam?

The Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act requires unsolicited commercial e-mail messages to be labeled (though not by a standard method) and to include opt-out instructions and the sender's physical address.

It prohibits the use of deceptive subject lines and false headers in such messages.

State laws that require labels on unsolicited commercial e-mail or prohibit such messages entirely are pre-empted, although provisions merely addressing falsity and deception would remain in place. The CAN-SPAM Act took effect on January 1, 2004.

As defined by H.R. 3113 and reported by the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection, unsolicited e-mail refers to any electronic message that:

• advertises a product or service for profit,
• is sent for other commercial purposes,
• is sent to a recipient with whom the initiator does not have an existing business relationship, or
• invites the recipient to view content on an internet website that is operated for a commercial purpose.

Geonetric recognizes an e-mail as "spam" if:

• the recipient is unable to easily unsubscribe from the e-mail list,
• the transmission contains invalid or forged headers, invalid or non-existent domain names, or other means of deceptive addressing, or
• in the opinion of the recipient, the transmission and reception of the message appears to give a disproportionate benefit to the sender (not relevant to the individual recipient).

What is opt-in vs. opt-out e-mail?

Opt-in e-mail is a web marketing term for promotional e-mail that recipients have previously requested by signing up via a website or special ad banner. Typically, web users are invited to sign up for promotional information about one or more product or service categories. Those who sign up have thus "opted in."

Opt-out e-mail is a web marketing term for promotional e-mail that recipients have not previously requested by signing up.

However, for Geonetric e-mail distributions, the contact's e-mail address must have been provided to Geonetric by that individual via a Geonetric website, member list, mailing list, conference, or trade show. Individuals who have willingly given Geonetric their contact information via these methods are automatically added to e-mail distribution lists that benefit that individual. Although the individual is added to the e-mail distribution list on the concept of opt-out, the individual is ALWAYS given the opportunity to easily unsubscribe - without being hassled.

What is Geonetric doing to become "anti-spam?

Geonetric hopes that individuals find its e-mail communications informative and helpful. However, Geonetric respects the recipient's wishes for either receiving or not receiving e-mail communications from us. Therefore, Geonetric has adopted the following as procedures for all of its e-mail distribution communications:

1. Valid addressing
   The e-mail communication will be sent to a single recipient with the intention of it being received by only one individual. The sender address will be a valid Geonetric e-mail address that is monitored by a Geonetric employee. Therefore the sender address can also be sent e-mail. The sender address will always be an active, working employee of Geonetric.
2. Valid headers/subjects
   The e-mail communication will always have a header or subject that is appropriate and true to the content provided in the communication. The header or subject will not be used inappropriately or give a disproportionate benefit to the sender.
3. Valid contact information
   Any contact information in the e-mail communication will be real and relevant to Geonetric.
4. Valid subscribe/unsubscribe service
   The e-mail communication will always have the "Geonetric Subscription" information at the end. Geonetric mails and website will always provide information on how to subscribe or unsubscribe to any of its e-mail distribution lists. The process to subscribe and unsubscribe is simple, real, and requires only a few seconds.
   Geonetric also uses the sender's email as a means to unsubscribe to any Geonetric communication distribution lists. An e-mail sent to their address is handled personally by our Marketing Department to meet the satisfaction of the requester, including a confirmation email and follow up call.
   Geonetric also has a strict privacy policy posted on our website, which addresses the fact that information collected by Geonetric is not sold, but used internally for marketing and telemarketing campaigns.
5. Relevant and beneficial information for the recipient
   Geonetric attempts to provide honest information about our company, solutions, products, services, or other information, which we feel, will be in some way relevant and beneficial to the recipient.
6. Mindfulness and compliance with company policies
   Geonetric's e-mail distributions will be mindful and in compliance with its current Privacy Policy as well as its Anti-Spam Policy which is in compliance with current international privacy-policy requirements.

How do we protect your privacy?

We use strict security measures to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of data used by our system. Please review our Privacy Policy for more details.

Why did you receive an email from our system?

A mailing was sent from an email contact that came from a relevant mailing list, tradeshow, membership list, direct contact or meeting with an individual. We promise to keep your e-mail address secure and private and will not use it for other purposes.

How do I get off an email list?

Each e-mail sent through the Geonetric contains a link that allows subscribers to unsubscribe from receiving e-mails from the sender. Each e-mail contains an easy and automated way for you to unsubscribe.

If you wish to unsubscribe, simply follow the instructions at the bottom of any e-mail. If you have received an unwanted e-mail sent by Geonetric, please forward a copy of the e-mail and your comments to linda.barnes@geonetric.com

Our business partners are strictly prohibited from using UBE/UCE in their marketing efforts to and are subject to immediate termination of contract if they do so. If you believe you have received Unsolicited Broadcast Email and Unsolicited Commercial Email from Geonetric or any of our business partners, please make a formal complaint.

Will your information ever be shared, sold or rented?

We will never share, sell, or rent individual personal information without your advance permission, unless ordered by a court of law. Information submitted to us is available only to employees responsible for managing this data.

If you have any questions about Geonetric's Anti-Spam Policy, please contact us at 319-221-1667 or email us at linda.barnes@geonetric.com