Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 17, 2025
Introduction
At Mapsnap, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Email address (for account creation and communication)
- Name and profile information (if provided)
- Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
- Location data (addresses you search for)
Usage Information
- Images you upload and generate
- Your artwork preferences and settings
- Browser type and device information
- IP address and location data
- Usage patterns and interactions with our service
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our service
- Process your transactions and manage your account
- Generate AI artwork based on your inputs
- Send you updates, marketing communications, and service announcements
- Improve and personalize your experience
- Respond to your comments and questions
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns
- Detect and prevent fraud or technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our service (Google AI, Vercel, Stripe, Neon Database)
- Public Gallery: Images you choose to publish to our public gallery will be visible to other users
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We never sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict data processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@mapsnap.com
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, unless we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: