================================================================================ MAPYAK.NET - PRIVACY POLICY AND DATA PROTECTION NOTICE ================================================================================ Last Updated: September 2026 Copyright © 2026 MapYak.net. All Rights Reserved. 1. PRIVACY OVERVIEW MapYak.net operates without user account registration, usernames, passwords, or email requirements. 2. DATA PROCESSING AND GEOLOCATION Geographic Location: To assign submissions to the correct country on the global map, the platform detects country codes using client-side browser geolocation (GPS) when permitted by the user, or network IP lookup. When browser GPS permission is granted, coordinate telemetry (latitude and longitude) is logged for site analytics and location verification. Submission Content: Submitted text and creation timestamps are stored temporarily to render content on the interactive map. Submissions expire after 24 hours. 3. DATA PRIVACY LAWS COMPLIANCE (GDPR, CCPA, LGPD) EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Operational telemetry is processed for minimal platform function and security verification. No personal user profiling or behavioral tracking is conducted. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA): We do not sell or share personal data to third parties or advertising brokers. Content removal requests may be submitted via the community reporting tool or contact channels. International Frameworks: Minimal data processing standards are maintained across all supported regions. 4. COOKIES AND LOCAL STORAGE MapYak.net does not use persistent tracking cookies or third-party behavioral analytics cookies. Essential local browser storage (localStorage) is used solely to record local interface preferences (such as dismissing the welcome notice and tracking vote cooldowns). 5. DATA SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE Technical safeguards are implemented to secure stored data against unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. Database queries are parameterized to prevent SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS). 6. FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS MapYak.net does not process payment card information or financial transactions. 7. BOT PREVENTION To prevent automated spam and protect community voting, interactive verification challenges (math challenges) and rate-limiting protocols are enforced on submissions and reports. 8. CONTACT AND DMCA NOTICES For copyright infringement notices or privacy requests, contact hello@mapyak.net with relevant details. Copyright © 2026 MapYak.net. All Rights Reserved.