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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 2025

Crawl Map ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website [Insert Website URL] (the "Site") and use our services.

This policy complies with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant data protection regulations.

1. Who We Are

Crawl Map is a web-based tool based in Australia. We provide digital tools for generating bar crawl routes using location-based services and third-party map platforms.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal and non-personal information:

a. Location Data

  • Precise or approximate location from your device (with permission), collected via your browser's geolocation services.
  • Search-based location data, such as addresses or cities you input to generate crawls.

b. Usage Data

  • Pages visited, crawl generation behavior, timestamps, IP address, browser type, operating system, and referral sources.
  • Collected via server logs and analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics).

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies for session management, performance analytics, personalization, and advertising.
  • Details are available in our Cookie Policy.

d. Contact Information

  • If you contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you submit voluntarily.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your information to:

  • Generate crawl routes based on your selected or detected location.
  • Improve, operate, and maintain our website.
  • Analyze usage behavior to enhance user experience.
  • Display personalized advertisements, such as through Google AdSense.
  • Communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.
  • Prevent fraud, ensure security, and comply with applicable laws.

Legal Bases for Processing (EU/UK users)

We process your data under the following legal grounds:

  • Consent – for location tracking, advertising cookies.
  • Legitimate Interests – to maintain and improve our services.
  • Legal Obligation – for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

a. Third-Party Service Providers

To deliver our services, including:

  • Google Maps Platform (geolocation and routing)
  • Google Analytics (site usage)
  • Google AdSense (ads)
  • Hosting and infrastructure providers

These providers are only given the data necessary to perform their functions and are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data.

b. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to comply with legal obligations, enforce our policies, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights or others' safety.

5. Third-Party Services (Google Maps Platform)

Our platform relies on Google Maps Platform APIs. By using our location features, you agree to Google's Privacy Policy.

6. International Data Transfers

If you access our Site from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred across international borders. Where applicable, we use standard contractual clauses or similar safeguards to protect your data.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Access personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
  • Data portability
  • File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us via our Contact Page or email us at [Insert Email].

8. Cookies and Advertising Preferences

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information or to manage consent preferences (especially in the EU), please refer to our Cookie Policy.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 where applicable). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

10. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. These include encryption (SSL/TLS), access controls, and secure hosting. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of storage is 100% secure.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at hello@crawlmap.com