Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Maptheory. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website.
2. Data Controller
Maptheory is operated as a personal project. For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:
3. Data We Collect
When you use Maptheory, we may collect the following information:
3.1 Account Information (via Google OAuth)
If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive and store:
- Your email address
- Your name
- Your profile picture (avatar)
3.2 Usage Data
We use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymized, aggregated usage data to improve our service. This includes page views and general traffic patterns. Vercel Analytics is privacy-friendly and does not use cookies for tracking.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Authenticate you and maintain your session
- Personalize your experience (e.g., saving game progress)
- Provide and improve our services
- Respond to your inquiries
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using:
- Neon Database - A PostgreSQL database hosted on secure infrastructure for storing user accounts and application data
- Vercel - Our hosting provider with enterprise-grade security
Session tokens are stored for up to 30 days to keep you logged in. You can log out at any time to end your session.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google OAuth - For authentication. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy
- Vercel Analytics - For anonymized usage statistics. Subject to Vercel's Privacy Policy
- Neon - For database hosting. Subject to Neon's Privacy Policy
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:
- Right of Access - Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification - Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure - Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Data Portability - Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to Object - Object to processing of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at themaptheory@gmail.com.
8. Cookies
We use essential cookies only for authentication purposes (session cookies). We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies. Vercel Analytics is cookie-free and privacy-friendly.
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
10. 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.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at: