Last Updated: May 21, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how USAMap.net ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to ensuring the privacy and protection of your data while providing educational map resources.
Educational Website Notice
USAMap.net is an educational resource focused on providing maps and geographic information about the United States. We collect minimal information necessary to operate our website and improve your experience.
By using USAMap.net, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your information.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit USAMap.net, we automatically collect certain information about your device and your interaction with our website, including:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Time and date of your visit
- Pages you view
- Downloads you initiate
- Interactions with interactive maps
- General geographic location (country/region level only)
1.2 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our resources
- Analyze website performance
- Improve our educational offerings
The cookies we use include:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for basic website functionality | Session to 1 year |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website | Up to 2 years |
| Preference Cookies | Remember your settings and preferences | Up to 1 year |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
1.3 Information You Provide
USAMap.net is primarily a content-based educational website. We do not require users to create accounts or provide personal information to access our resources. However, if you contact us via email, we may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Any information you choose to include in your message
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
2.1 Website Operation and Improvement
- Provide, maintain, and improve our educational resources
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
- Optimize website performance and user experience
2.2 Analytics and Research
- Understand which educational resources are most valuable to users
- Identify what geographic regions have the most interest in our content
- Evaluate the effectiveness of our website design and interface
- Develop new features and resources based on user engagement
2.3 Communication
- Respond to your inquiries or requests
- Provide important updates about our website or resources
Educational Use Only
All information we collect is used solely for the purpose of improving our educational resources and your experience on USAMap.net. We do not sell, rent, or lease your information to third parties.
3. How We Share Your Information
USAMap.net is committed to maintaining your privacy. We limit sharing of information as follows:
3.1 Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our website, including:
- Hosting and infrastructure providers
- Analytics services
- Content delivery networks
These service providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are permitted to use your information only to provide services to us, not for their own purposes.
3.2 Analytics Partners
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. For more information, you can read Google's Privacy Policy.
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
3.4 Business Transfers
If USAMap.net is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your information.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Our security measures include:
- SSL encryption for all web traffic
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Limited access to information on a need-to-know basis
- Secure hosting environments
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Children's Privacy
USAMap.net is an educational resource that may be used by students and educators. We recognize the importance of protecting children's privacy online.
Educational Resources
Our website provides educational maps and geography resources that are suitable for classroom use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 Cookie Controls
You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may not function properly.
6.2 Do Not Track Signals
We respect Do Not Track ("DNT") signals. When a DNT browser mechanism is in place, we will attempt to honor it by not tracking your activity for marketing purposes.
6.3 Data Access and Correction
Since we collect minimal personal information, we generally do not maintain user accounts or profiles. However, if you have concerns about information we may have collected about you, please contact us.
6.4 California Privacy Rights
California residents may have additional rights regarding their personal information under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). As an educational resource that does not sell personal information, many of these provisions may not apply, but we respect your rights under applicable law.
7. International Users
USAMap.net is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. The data protection and other laws of the United States might not be as comprehensive as those in your country.
By using our website, you consent to your information being transferred to our facilities and to those third parties with whom we share it as described in this Privacy Policy.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible.