Website data handling

The HydroGeo Service Guide is an automated information tool. It is limited to approved public service descriptions and does not replace qualified professional review.

• HydroGeo does not write service-guide messages or responses to its project database.
• Conversation text is kept in the current browser tab using session storage and can be cleared from the guide.
• Messages sent to the guide are processed through the OpenAI API with response storage disabled. Under default API data controls, abuse-monitoring records may be retained by OpenAI for up to 30 days.
• The site keeps only an opaque first-party session identifier and short-lived request counters for misuse and cost controls. Counter records expire within 48 hours.

Do not enter names, telephone numbers, email addresses, exact project locations, coordinates, client information, or confidential project records in the guide.