Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 6, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how PaintMyMap ("we", "our", or "the service") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website at paintmymap.com.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you use PaintMyMap, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the service, including features used, maps created, tools accessed, export formats chosen, and session duration
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, device identifiers, and language preferences
• Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, referring website addresses, and click patterns
• Ad Interaction Data: Information about advertisements displayed, clicked, or interacted with

Information You Provide

• Map Projects: Countries painted, colors selected, legends created, titles, labels, shapes, annotations, and custom data you import (all stored locally in your browser)
• Uploaded Files: GeoJSON, TopoJSON, Shapefiles, KML, CSV, and SVG files you upload for map creation (processed locally, not uploaded to our servers)
• Export Preferences: File formats, quality settings, and export options you choose

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the service
• Understand how users create maps and which features are most valuable
• Analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
• Generate aggregated statistics about map creation and exports
• Display relevant and personalized advertisements to support free access
• Measure advertising effectiveness and optimize ad placements
• Respond to technical issues and user feedback
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access

Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser local storage and cookies to:

• Store your map projects and autosave data locally on your device
• Remember your preferences (units, projection, theme, etc.)
• Enable core functionality of the application
• Track usage analytics and measure feature adoption
• Serve personalized advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior
• Measure ad performance and prevent fraud

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the service to function (local storage for project data)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with PaintMyMap
• Advertising Cookies: Used by us and third-party ad networks to deliver personalized ads
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies will prevent the service from working properly. Disabling advertising cookies will not stop ads but will make them less relevant to your interests.

Third-Party Services

Analytics

We use third-party analytics services (including Google Analytics and similar tools) to understand how users interact with PaintMyMap. These services may collect:

• Pages visited and features used
• Time spent creating maps
• Device and browser information
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• User flow and navigation patterns

Advertising

We display advertisements through third-party advertising networks (including Google AdSense and others) to support free access to PaintMyMap. These advertising partners may:

• Use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies
• Collect information about your browsing activity across websites and apps
• Build profiles based on your interests and demographics
• Serve personalized ads tailored to your preferences
• Measure ad performance and engagement
• Share data with other advertisers and data brokers

Advertising partners include but are not limited to:

• Google AdSense
• Other display ad networks
• Programmatic ad exchanges

For more information about how these networks use your data:

• Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
• Google's ad settings: adssettings.google.com
• NAI opt-out: optout.networkadvertising.org
• DAA opt-out: optout.aboutads.info

Map Data Providers

We use geographic data from third-party providers (OpenStreetMap and others). These providers do not receive personal information from us, but may collect standard web analytics data when you access the service according to their own privacy policies.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense. However, sharing data with advertising networks for personalized ads may constitute a "sale" under some privacy laws (such as CCPA).

We may share information with:

• Analytics providers: To measure and improve service performance
• Advertising partners: To display and optimize advertisements (which may include sharing identifiers and behavioral data)
• Ad exchanges and networks: To facilitate programmatic advertising
• Service providers: Cloud hosting, CDN, and infrastructure providers who assist in operating the website
• Legal authorities: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety

Data Shared with Advertisers

When you use PaintMyMap, advertising networks may receive:

• Cookie IDs and device identifiers
• IP address and approximate location
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited and ads viewed/clicked
• Inferred interests and demographics

Data Retention

• Browser Storage: Map projects and autosave data are stored locally on your device and can be cleared at any time by clearing browser data
• Server Logs: Access logs are retained for a limited period (typically 30-90 days) for security and operational purposes
• Analytics Data: Aggregated usage data may be retained indefinitely for long-term analysis
• Advertising Data: Cookie IDs and ad interaction data are retained according to our advertising partners' policies (typically 13-24 months)

Children's Privacy

PaintMyMap is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request information about what data we collect
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (note: most data is stored locally in your browser)
• Opt-Out: Opt out of personalized advertising via:
  • Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com
  • NAI opt-out: optout.networkadvertising.org
  • DAA opt-out: optout.aboutads.info
  • Your browser's "Do Not Track" or "Limit Ad Tracking" settings
• Cookie Control: Manage cookies through your browser settings
• Data Portability: Export your map projects from local storage

California Residents (CCPA): You have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Opt out of the sale of personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

European Residents (GDPR): You have additional rights including data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, adjust your browser settings, use the opt-out links above, or contact us through our community channels.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Users

PaintMyMap is operated globally. If you access the service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries with different privacy laws. By using the service, you consent to this transfer and processing.

Our advertising partners are also global and may process your data in multiple jurisdictions.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices:

• Visit our community: reddit.com/r/PaintMyMap
• Join our Discord: discord.gg/as2tJW7GWz

For formal privacy inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact us through appropriate channels.

Related Documents

• Terms of Use - Legal terms governing your use of PaintMyMap

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Your use of PaintMyMap constitutes acceptance of this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.

Last Updated: November 6, 2025