Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 21, 2026

STerraCore Hub is a project-management tool built and operated by Farshid Bateni for his own geotechnical engineering practice. It is not offered publicly as a subscription service. This page explains what information the tool handles and how, mainly relevant if your information appears in it as a client or project contact.

What information is stored

The tool stores business records needed to run the practice: client and project details, site addresses, contacts, timesheets, invoices, and proposals. If QuickBooks Online or Google Calendar are connected, the minimum information needed to keep records in sync with those services is also stored (see below). Basic technical logs (like access times) are kept to keep the system secure.

Third-party connections

The tool can optionally connect to:

• QuickBooks Online (Intuit) — to keep customer and invoice records in sync with accounting. No payment-processing access is requested. This connection can be turned off at any time.
• Google Calendar — to keep scheduled work reflected on a calendar.

Use of these services is also subject to their own privacy policies.

AI-assisted features

Drafting assistance (e.g. for proposals) runs on infrastructure operated by Farshid Bateni, not a third-party AI provider — this data isn't sent outside the system for that purpose.

Security

Stored credentials for connected services (like QuickBooks) are encrypted. Access to the tool is restricted to authorized users. No system is perfectly secure, but reasonable precautions are taken.

Questions or requests

To ask what information is held about you, or to request a correction or deletion, use the contact details below.