Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 7, 2026

Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how MapDataHub ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information and the geospatial data you upload when you use our web platform.

      Quick Summary: We only collect information necessary to provide our geospatial data services.
      Your data is encrypted, never sold to third parties, and you maintain full control over your information at all
      times.
    

1. Information We Collect

Account Information:

Email address and password (securely encrypted)
Display name and profile preferences
Account creation date and subscription status

Geospatial Data You Upload:

Geospatial files in formats such as CSV, GeoJSON, KML/KMZ, Shapefile, GeoTIFF, GPX, WKT/WKB, GML, and more
Datasets, layers, and the features, geometries, and attributes they contain
Map configurations, styles, and sharing settings
File metadata such as names, formats, sizes, and upload dates
Custom labels, tags, and notes

Usage Data:

Browser and device information (browser type, operating system)
Feature usage patterns and platform interactions
Error reports and performance metrics
Language and regional preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide our services: Process, store, and render your uploaded datasets as interactive maps
Account management: Authenticate your identity and manage your subscription and storage
Personalization: Customize your experience, language, and display preferences
Analytics and insights: Help you visualize, style, and analyze your geospatial data
Platform improvements: Analyze usage patterns to improve features and performance
Communication: Send account notifications, billing updates, and support responses
Security: Detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and abuse

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely in a secure, industry-standard cloud database with the following protections:

Encryption for all data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
Industry-standard secure authentication with strong password hashing
Access controls ensuring you can only access your own datasets and maps
Isolated storage so each account's uploaded data is kept separate
Regular security audits and infrastructure monitoring

We follow industry best practices to protect your information, but no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We continuously improve our security measures to protect your data.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information or uploaded geospatial data to third parties. We only share information in these limited circumstances:

Service providers: Trusted partners who help operate our platform (such as hosting and payment processing) under strict data protection agreements
Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information, including maps you choose to make public or share
Anonymized data: Aggregated, anonymized analytics that cannot identify you personally

5. Your Rights

You have full control over your data. You can:

Access: View and download your account information and uploaded datasets at any time
Export: Export your data and maps from your account settings
Correct: Update or modify any information in your account
Delete: Request complete deletion of your account and all associated data via our Account Deletion page
Portability: Transfer your data to another service
Opt out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications
Restrict: Limit how we process your data

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information and uploaded datasets within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Cookies and Tracking

MapDataHub uses minimal tracking technologies:

Essential cookies: Required for authentication and platform functionality
Analytics: Anonymous usage data to improve platform performance (can be disabled)
No advertising trackers: We do not use advertising cookies or third-party ad tracking

8. Children's Privacy

MapDataHub is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or an in-app notification. Continued use of MapDataHub after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have any privacy concerns, please contact us at:

Email: info@alpha-cod.com