Privacy Policy

Last updated: 21 February 2025

MapArtPrint ("we", "us", "our") is a map art design tool. We collect minimal data and do not use your information for advertising. This policy explains what we collect, why, and your rights under GDPR, Swiss FADP, and similar laws. By using the Service, you acknowledge and accept the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Local storage (on your device)

To make the app work, we store data in your browser’s local storage:

• Design preferences — city, coordinates, map style, output size, and similar settings
• Premium token — a signed token proving a completed purchase (no card details)

This data stays on your device. We do not receive or store it on our servers.

Information we may receive

• IP address and request logs — from hosting (Netlify) for security and debugging
• Payment data — Stripe processes payments; we never see or store card numbers
• Search queries — when you search for a location, the query is sent to Nominatim (OpenStreetMap)

What we do NOT collect

• Account information (we don’t have user accounts)
• Names, emails, or other contact details unless you email us
• Analytics or tracking cookies
• Advertising or marketing data

2. How We Use Your Information

• Providing the service — map display, export, and payment verification
• Security — protecting against abuse and fraud
• Legal compliance — where required by law

Legal basis (GDPR): Legitimate interest for core functionality; contract performance for payments.

3. Third-Party Services

We rely on these services. Each has its own privacy policy. We are not responsible for the data practices of third parties. Their processing of your data is governed solely by their policies. By using the Service, you accept that your data may be processed by:

• Stripe — payment processing. Stripe Privacy Policy
• Netlify — hosting. Netlify Privacy Policy
• Google Fonts — typography. Your IP may be logged. Google Privacy Policy
• MapTiler — map tiles and styles. MapTiler Privacy Policy
• OpenStreetMap / Nominatim — map data and geocoding. OSM Privacy

4. Cookies & Local Storage

We do not set cookies. We use localStorage only to:

• Save your design settings between visits
• Store your premium download token after purchase

Third-party services (e.g. Google Fonts) may log connection data. See their policies above.

5. Data Retention

• Local storage — Until you clear it or until the premium token expires (24 hours after purchase; your download access is tied to that token)
• Server logs — Typically 90 days or as required by our host
• Stripe — Per Stripe’s retention policy for payment records

6. Your Rights (GDPR & EU)

If you are in the EU/EEA or UK, you have the right to:

• Access — Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Rectification — Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure — Request deletion of your data
• Portability — Receive your data in a portable format
• Restrict processing — Ask us to limit how we use your data
• Object — Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Complain — Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@mapartprint.com. We will respond within 30 days to the extent we hold personal data about you. Much of the data described in this policy (e.g. localStorage, search queries) is stored on your device or with third parties—you can clear localStorage yourself via your browser settings for mapartprint.com. For data held by third parties, you must contact them directly.

7. California Residents (CCPA)

You have the right to know what data we collect, to delete it, and to opt out of "sales". We do not sell personal data.

8. International Transfers

Some providers (e.g. Stripe, Netlify) may process data outside the EU. They use measures such as Standard Contractual Clauses to protect your data.

9. Security

We use reasonable measures to protect data, including HTTPS (TLS) and not storing payment card data—Stripe handles payments in a PCI-compliant manner. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for securing your own device and browser. We are not liable for unauthorized access to data stored on your device (e.g. localStorage) or for breaches or failures of third-party services.

10. Children

MapArtPrint is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 16.

11. Changes

We may update this policy at any time. The "Last updated" date at the top will change. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Limitation

This policy describes our practices. It does not create contractual rights. Our liability in connection with data processing is subject to our Terms of Service.

13. Contact

Questions or requests: hello@mapartprint.com