Privacy Policy
Last updated: 13 December 2025
1. Introduction
MapaPhoto (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a browser-based photo geography game available at mapaphoto.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK GDPR and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
MapaPhoto does not require user accounts and does not collect personal information such as names or email addresses.
2. What data we collect
2.1 Personal data you provide
None. MapaPhoto does not ask for or collect names, email addresses, account details, profile information, or payment data.
2.2 Data stored locally on your device
To operate the game, MapaPhoto stores limited data locally in your browser using localStorage or similar technologies. This data is required for the game to function. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking. We only store necessary gameplay data locally on your device (localStorage).
- Game scores and results
- Daily game streaks
- Photos you have already seen or found
- Progress shown on the “MyMap” page
- A randomly generated anonymous identifier
This data never leaves your device (so it's not transmitted to our servers), is not linked to your identity, and can be deleted at any time by clearing your browser data.
2.3 Analytics (anonymous)
We use privacy-friendly, cookie free analytics to understand how the site is used. These analytics are aggregated and anonymous and do not track users across websites or sessions.
2.5 Map services
MapaPhoto uses third-party map tile providers (such as MapTiler and MapLibre) to display maps. These services may process technical information such as IP address to deliver map tiles.
3. Legal basis for processing
- Legitimate interests (operating and improving the game)
- Technical necessity (saving local game progress)
4. Sharing of data
We do not sell or rent personal data. Limited technical data may be processed by:
- Map tile providers (map delivery)
- Analytics providers (anonymous usage)
5. Your rights
You have rights under GDPR, including the right to access or delete your data. Because MapaPhoto does not store personal data on its servers, most data can be removed instantly by clearing your browser storage.
6. Contact
Email: hello@mapaphoto.com
Website: https://mapaphoto.com