4 Jul 2025

Privacy policy

1. Introduction

GetUSMap.com ("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.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Contact Form: If you submit our contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and message content

  • Feedback: Any feedback or suggestions you voluntarily provide through our contact form

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, download activity, referring websites

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type

  • Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies (see Section 4)

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

  • We do not require user accounts or registration

  • We do not collect personal information beyond what's listed above

  • We do not collect payment information (our service is free)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our service

  • Understand how users interact with our maps

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact form and provide customer support

  • Monitor and analyze usage trends

  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)

  • Performance Cookies: Allow us to improve site performance

4.2 Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect information:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics (subject to Google's privacy policy)

  • Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): For faster content delivery

4.3 Your Cookie Choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our website

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request

  • Safety and Security: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of users or others

  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Usage data and analytics are typically retained for up to 26 months.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information

  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications

  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data

To exercise these rights, please use our contact form at https://getusmap.com/contact.

9. International Users

Our servers are located in the United States. If you access our service from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected

  • Right to delete personal information

  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

12. European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR:

  • Legal Basis: We process information based on legitimate interests (website operation and improvement)

  • Data Protection Officer: Contact us for data protection inquiries

  • Supervisory Authority: You may file complaints with your local data protection authority

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date." Your continued use of our service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using our contact form: