FAQ’s Privacy concerns and Data use in Google Earth
Can Google Earth be used for some malignant purposes or stalking?
Google Earth assures you of sharing of any sort of private information. All the information that Google Earth contains is the information that can be easily traced from any commercial and public sources. Google Earth doesn’t share any private information.
Why my email address is being asked?
Google Earth asks email address solely for the purpose of Google Earth-related correspondence. Google doesn’t share any of its customer’s information.
Can images to the web be posted?
Yes, you can personally use an image from the application. However, you will have to keep in mind the Copyrights and attributions including the Google logo attribution. However, you are not allowed to sell and commercialize the same in a commercial product such as in a book or television without the prior permission of Google. If in case you require the commercial rights then you will have to visit the “Contact Us” link and submit your request. In that link you will have to send the request through the “I’m experiencing a problem” link. We request you to please mention all the details regarding the request that you have made.
Can the trademarked information be removed?
The Google logo is listed in because it represents the brand of our product. Similarly the data provider information is listed because all the imagery that is streamed is done through these data providers only.
Can educational institutions make the use of Google Earth for information?
Yes, Google Earth can be used in the educational institutions but only for educational purposes. It can be used in primary, secondary and post-secondary institutions.
Is the usage of Google Earth imagery permissible for professional purposes?
If you want to use Google Earth imagery for professional purposes then you can visit http://www.google.com/permissions/guidelines.html. However, you must keep in mind that you will have to abide by the terms and conditions which can be found at http://earth.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=25095.
Can Google Earth Pro License be viewed before downloading?
Yes, the Google Earth Pro License can be viewed before downloading, installing or using Google software or any of the portion of the same software. By doing this you automatically agree to the terms and conditions. Without that you will not be able to proceed with the installation. The following categories involve the terms and conditions.
1. Use of Google software – Google places some terms and conditions regarding the usage of the software. It grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the software.
2. Privacy Policy – This policy protects the user’s private information from being shared in the Internet. It is a precondition set for downloading.
3. Proprietary Rights – With this terms and condition criteria you will have to acknowledge that all the information and all the copyrights that Google has in that software is at the exclusive disposal of Google.
Similarly there are some more terms and conditions that you will have to agree before downloading, installing or using any part of Google Earth.Google, Google Earth, Google FAQ,
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