Privacy Policy

1. Privacy Overview

Map With Radius is designed with privacy as a core principle. Unlike many web services, we don't require you to create an account, sign in, or provide any personal information to use our tools.

Our mapping tools work primarily in your browser. When you draw a radius circle, calculate a distance, or export a map, the processing happens on your device. We don't store your maps, locations, or search history on our servers.

This privacy-first approach means there's minimal data for us to collect, store, or protect — which is exactly how we designed it.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be explicit about what we don't collect:

• No user accounts: We don't require registration, login, or profile creation. There are no usernames, passwords, or account settings to store.
• No personal identifiers: We don't collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, physical addresses, or any other personally identifiable information.
• No location history: When you use the "Use My Location" feature, your GPS coordinates are processed entirely in your browser. We never receive, store, or transmit your location to our servers.
• No search history: Address searches are sent directly to OpenStreetMap's Nominatim service from your browser. We don't log, store, or have access to your search queries.
• No map configurations: The circles you draw, settings you choose, and maps you create are not stored on our servers. Everything exists only in your browser session (or in shareable links you create).
• No payment information: We don't sell anything, so there's no credit card numbers, billing addresses, or financial data to collect.

3. Information We May Collect

While we minimize data collection, some information may be automatically collected through standard web technologies:

• Server logs: Our hosting infrastructure (Vercel) automatically logs basic request information for security and operational purposes. This may include:
  • IP addresses (may be anonymized or truncated)
  • Request timestamps
  • Pages visited
  • Browser user agent strings
  • Referring URLs
  • HTTP status codes

  These logs are used for security monitoring, troubleshooting, and abuse prevention. They are not used for tracking, profiling, or marketing purposes.

• Anonymous analytics: We may use privacy-respecting analytics tools (such as Plausible Analytics or similar) to understand aggregate usage patterns. These services:
  • Do not use cookies
  • Do not collect personal information
  • Do not track individual users across sites
  • Provide only aggregate statistics (page views, popular pages, general geographic regions)
• Error reports: If an error occurs while using the site, technical information about the error may be logged to help us fix bugs. This does not include personal information.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies We Use

We minimize cookie usage. The cookies that may be present on our site include:

• Essential/Technical cookies: Cookies necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., session management, security tokens). These do not track you or store personal information.
• Preference cookies: We may store your unit preferences (miles vs. kilometers) in local storage or a cookie so your settings persist between visits. This data stays on your device and is not sent to our servers.

Cookies We Do NOT Use

• No advertising cookies: We do not use cookies to track you for advertising purposes or to serve targeted ads.
• No cross-site tracking: We do not participate in cross-site tracking networks or use cookies that follow you across different websites.
• No social media tracking: We do not embed social media tracking pixels or buttons that would allow social networks to track your visit.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the website. Since we use minimal cookies, most functionality will work even with cookies disabled.

5. Third-Party Services

Our tools rely on the following third-party services. When you use our site, your browser may make requests directly to these services:

We choose third-party services that respect user privacy and do not engage in invasive tracking. We do not share any user data with these services beyond what is automatically transmitted through normal web requests.

6. Browser Geolocation

When you click "Use My Location," your browser's geolocation API is used to determine your current position. Here's how this works:

1. Your browser asks for your permission to access location
2. If you grant permission, your device determines your coordinates using GPS, Wi-Fi, cell towers, or other methods
3. The coordinates are sent to JavaScript code running in your browser
4. The map centers on your location

Important: Your coordinates never leave your browser. They are not sent to our servers or any third party. The geolocation happens entirely on your device and in your browser.

You can revoke location permission at any time through your browser's settings. The site will continue to work — you'll just need to search for locations manually instead of using the "Use My Location" button.

7. Shareable Links

When you create a shareable link using the "Copy Link" feature, the following information is encoded directly in the URL:

• Circle center coordinates (latitude and longitude)
• Circle radius and unit
• Circle color
• Any other map settings

No server storage: Shareable links do not store anything on our servers. The link itself contains all the information needed to recreate the map. This means:

• We cannot see or access the links you create
• We cannot delete links (there's nothing to delete)
• Links work indefinitely (as long as our website exists)
• Anyone with the link can see the encoded coordinates

Privacy consideration: Only share links containing location information with people you trust. The coordinates in the link reveal the geographic location you've selected.

8. Map Exports

When you export maps as PNG images or KML files:

• The export is generated entirely in your browser
• The file is downloaded directly to your device
• No copy is sent to or stored on our servers
• We have no record of what maps you export

The exported files contain the geographic information you've input (coordinates, radius, etc.) and are under your control once downloaded.

9. Advertising

To support the free operation of our service, we may display advertisements. Our approach to advertising prioritizes your privacy:

• We prefer privacy-respecting ad networks that do not rely on tracking
• We do not sell or share your data with advertisers
• We do not show targeted ads based on your browsing history
• Ads are contextual (related to the page content) rather than behavioral (based on tracking)

If we use any advertising services, they will be listed in this policy with links to their respective privacy policies.

10. Data Retention

Because we collect minimal data, our retention practices are straightforward:

• Server logs: Automatically deleted after 30 days
• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized, retained for up to 2 years for trend analysis
• Error logs: Retained for up to 90 days for debugging purposes
• Personal data: Since we don't collect personal data, there is nothing to retain or delete

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect any data we process:

• HTTPS encryption: All connections to our website are encrypted using TLS (HTTPS), protecting data in transit
• Minimal data collection: The best protection is not collecting sensitive data in the first place
• Secure hosting: We use reputable hosting providers with strong security practices
• No database of user information: Without user accounts or stored personal data, there's no database that could be breached

While no system can guarantee absolute security, our privacy-by-design approach means that even in the unlikely event of a security incident, there would be minimal personal data at risk.

12. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Since we do not collect personal information from any users — regardless of age — and do not require account creation, our service can be used by people of all ages without privacy concerns.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us. However, given that we do not collect personal information, it is unlikely that any such information exists in our systems.

13. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These may include:

• Right to access: The right to know what personal data we hold about you. Since we don't collect personal data, there is nothing to access.
• Right to rectification: The right to correct inaccurate data. Since we don't collect personal data, there is nothing to correct.
• Right to erasure: The right to have your data deleted. Since we don't store personal data, there is nothing to delete.
• Right to data portability: The right to receive your data in a portable format. Since we don't collect personal data, there is nothing to export.
• Right to object: The right to object to certain processing. Since we don't process personal data, there is nothing to object to.

If you have questions about your rights or wish to make a request, please contact us. We will respond to legitimate requests even though, in most cases, we will not have any personal data to provide.

14. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Legal basis: Our minimal data processing is based on legitimate interests (operating and securing our website) and, where applicable, your consent.
• Data minimization: We collect only what is technically necessary to provide our service.
• Purpose limitation: Any data we collect is used only for the purposes stated in this policy.
• Your rights: You have all rights described in Section 13 above, plus the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Data Protection Authority: If you are in the EU and have concerns about our data practices, you may contact your local Data Protection Authority. A list of authorities can be found on the European Commission website.

15. CCPA Compliance (California Residents)

For California residents, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides additional rights regarding personal information:

• Right to know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell. As stated throughout this policy, we do not collect personal information.
• Right to delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information. Since we don't collect personal information, there is nothing to delete.
• Right to opt-out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
• Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

Do Not Sell My Personal Information: We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA. We have not sold personal information in the preceding 12 months and do not intend to do so in the future.

16. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your connection data (IP address, request data) may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

Since we do not collect personal information, international data transfer concerns are minimal. The only data that crosses borders is:

• Standard web requests (IP address, browser information) necessary to serve the website
• Requests to OpenStreetMap services (based in various locations globally)

Our hosting provider (Vercel) maintains appropriate data protection agreements and safeguards for international data transfers.

17. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (such as a banner on our website)
• The updated policy will be effective immediately upon posting

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: contact@mapwithradius.com

Web: mapwithradius.com/contact

We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.