Privacy Policy

Summary

CatMap is designed to be anonymous. You do not create an account or provide personal information to use the map.

What we store

• Device token — a random ID generated in your browser's localStorage. It is sent as X-Device-Token so you can confirm sightings once, report content, and delete your own posts. It is not linked to your identity.
• Sightings you submit — photo (EXIF metadata is stripped before storage), optional description, and map coordinates.
• Anonymous analytics (optional) — if you accept the consent banner, Google Analytics 4 may collect aggregated usage data (page views, feature interactions). IP addresses are anonymized.

What we do not collect

• Names, email addresses, or login credentials
• Precise device identifiers beyond the anonymous token above
• Photo EXIF after upload (GPS and camera metadata are removed)

Moderation

Users can report sightings. Content may be hidden automatically after multiple reports. Uploaded photos are checked for cat-like content before being published.

Third parties

• OpenStreetMap — map tiles and place search (Nominatim)
• Google Analytics — only when you opt in via the consent banner. Google Privacy Policy

Contact

Questions or concerns: open a GitHub issue or visit drytrix.com.