Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 22, 2025

1. Information We Collect

RadiusOnMap is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal information necessary to provide the service:

  • Map Data: Circle coordinates and properties are stored temporarily in your browser's URL for sharing purposes
  • Usage Analytics: Basic analytics about how the service is used (anonymized via Google Analytics)
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information for service operation and security
  • Search Queries: Address searches are sent to Nominatim geocoding service

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain the RadiusOnMap service
  • Enable sharing of radius maps through URLs
  • Improve the service and user experience
  • Ensure technical functionality and security
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance features

3. Data Storage and Processing

RadiusOnMap operates from the Netherlands and is subject to Dutch and EU data protection laws:

  • Most data is processed locally in your browser
  • No personal accounts or registration required
  • Map data is encoded in shareable URLs only when you choose to share
  • We do not store personal information on our servers
  • Analytics data is processed by Google Analytics with IP anonymization

4. Third-Party Services

RadiusOnMap uses the following third-party services:

  • OpenStreetMap: For map tiles and geocoding services
  • Leaflet: For interactive map functionality
  • Nominatim: For address search functionality
  • Google Analytics: For usage analytics (anonymized)

These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices.

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate personal data
  • Erase your personal data
  • Restrict processing of your personal data
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing

Since we collect minimal data, most of these rights are automatically fulfilled by our design.

6. Data Retention

We retain data for the minimum time necessary:

  • Map data: Stored in URLs and browser local storage until cleared
  • Analytics data: Retained by Google Analytics according to their retention policies
  • Technical logs: Retained for up to 30 days for security and debugging purposes

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • No storage of sensitive personal information
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Minimal data collection principle

8. Contact Information

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights under GDPR, please contact us through the feedback mechanisms available on our website. As we operate from the Netherlands, we are committed to complying with EU data protection regulations.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.