Introduction

360maps ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services to explore and contribute to historical preservation.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Content you create, including historical location data, reviews, and comments
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our services:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
• Device information
• Location data (when you grant permission)
• Analytics and usage patterns

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Process your transactions and manage subscriptions
• Enable you to contribute to and explore historical locations
• Communicate with you about our services
• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Ensure the security and integrity of our services
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except:

• With your explicit consent
• To service providers who assist us in operating our platform (e.g., Stripe for payments, Clerk for authentication)
• When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• In connection with a business transfer or merger

Historical location data you contribute may be made publicly available as part of our mission to preserve and share cultural heritage, but we will not associate this data with your personal information without your consent.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request a copy of your data
• Object to certain processing of your data
• Delete your account and associated data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with third-party services including:

• Clerk for user authentication
• Stripe for payment processing
• Google Maps for location services
• Analytics providers for service improvement

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy 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.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: