Effective date: 2026-03-02
When you browse the Services, standard technical data may be collected automatically, including device type, browser type, and approximate IP-based location for security and performance purposes.
When you submit a report or use account features, we collect the information you provide, which may include location data (GPS or manual coordinates), time/date, descriptive text, and account-related information.
If you enable GPS features, your browser will request permission before sharing coordinates. You may deny access and use manual input instead.
Location data is used to place reports on maps, generate analysis, and support research outputs. Submitted location data may be displayed publicly in approximate or mapped form.
We use collected information to operate the Services, manage accounts, process subscriptions, moderate submissions, prevent abuse, maintain dataset integrity, and produce research-based mapping and analytics.
Approved reports may be displayed publicly within the Atlas.
We do not sell personal information. We may share data with third-party service providers required to operate the Services, including hosting platforms, database providers, mapping services, and payment processors.
We may retain submissions and related metadata as part of the research dataset. Content may be removed, anonymized, or modified at our discretion for legal, safety, or quality reasons.
The Services may use browser storage (such as local storage or cookies) to support functionality, including session handling, saved form data, and offline submission queues.
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect the Services. However, no system can be guaranteed completely secure.
You may choose not to submit reports, deny GPS access, or avoid including personal information in submissions. You may discontinue use of the Services at any time.
The Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.