Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 23rd June 2025

Last Updated: 23rd June 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Travel Map Generator ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our travel map generation service.

• Company Name: Travel Map Generator
• Email: info@acclora.com
• Country: Sri Lanka

By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Destination Data: We do not store the destinations you enter into our map generator. This information is processed temporarily to generate your custom map and is not retained on our servers.
• Feedback: When you provide feedback through our feedback system, we may collect the information you voluntarily provide.

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

We do not collect personally identifiable information (PII) such as IP addresses from our servers. However, we use third-party services that may collect certain information:

• Google Analytics: Collects anonymous usage data, page views, user interactions, and general demographic information
• Google Ads: (Planned implementation) May collect advertising-related data and conversion tracking information
• Server Logs: Our hosting provider (Render.com) may maintain standard server logs

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use two types of cookies:

• We use one essential cookie that is necessary for the proper functioning of our cookie consent system:
• userConsent: Stores your cookie preference choice (Accept/Decline) to remember your decision and prevent the cookie banner from appearing repeatedly. This cookie is set to "True" when you accept cookies or "False" when you decline.

• We use Google Tag Manager which may set cookies for:
• Google Analytics tracking
• Google Ads tracking (when implemented)
• Performance measurement
• User experience optimization

3. Cookie Consent

• We provide a cookie banner that allows you to:
• Accept non-essential cookies for analytics and advertising purposes
• Decline non-essential cookies while still using our core service

Your choice is stored in an essential cookie called 'userConsent' which:

• Is set to 'True' when you accept cookies
• Is set to 'False' when you decline cookies
• Ensures the cookie banner doesn't appear repeatedly after you've made your choice
• Is necessary for the proper functioning of our cookie consent system

Your choice regarding non-essential cookies does not affect your ability to use our map generation service.

4. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our map generation service
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our service
• To measure the effectiveness of our website
• To provide customer support and respond to feedback
• To comply with legal obligations

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Third-Party Service Providers

• Google LLC:
  • Google Analytics for website analytics
  • Google Ads for advertising and conversion tracking
  • Data is processed according to Google's Privacy Policy
• Render.com:
  • Our hosting provider that processes data necessary for service delivery
  • Data is processed according to Render's Privacy Policy

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Security

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

7. Data Retention

• Destination Data: Not stored - processed temporarily and immediately discarded
• Analytics Data: Retained according to Google Analytics default settings (26 months)
• Server Logs: Retained according to Render.com's standard practices
• Feedback Data: Retained until the purpose is fulfilled or you request deletion

8. Your Rights

8.1 General Rights

• Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Restrict: Request restriction of processing

8.2 EU Residents (GDPR)

• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Right to withdraw consent for cookie usage
• Right to data portability

8.3 California Residents (CCPA)

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination

8.4 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [EMAIL ADDRESS]. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

9. International Data Transfers

Our service is used by a global audience. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including:

• United States: Where Google services are primarily operated
• Various Locations: Where Render.com operates servers globally

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• For material changes, we may provide additional notice (such as a banner on our website)

12. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: info@acclora.com

For EU residents, you may also contact your local data protection authority if you have concerns about our privacy practices.

14. Cookie Management

• Our cookie banner (displayed on first visit)
• Your browser settings
• Google's Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/
• Google Analytics Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

15. Data Processing Legal Basis (EU Users)

• Legitimate Interest: For analytics and service improvement
• Consent: For non-essential cookies and marketing communications
• Legal Obligation: For compliance with applicable laws

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 23/06/2025 and was last updated on 23/06/2025.