Privacy Center
Geo-Maps.net is a reference catalog for freight operations. This Privacy Center explains how we handle information when you visit the site, browse catalog pages, or contact us with a question, correction, or field signal. We aim to collect only what is necessary to operate the website, respond to messages, and improve the clarity of the atlas content. We do not position the site as a real-time tracking system, and we do not require you to provide sensitive personal information to use the catalog.
This page is a practical overview. If a legal definition or jurisdiction-specific rule applies to your use, you should consult your own counsel. The core idea is straightforward: we limit data collection, we use it for clear purposes, we protect it with reasonable safeguards, and we provide a path to request access, correction, or deletion where applicable.
Atlas Margin — privacy and field signals
Field signals often include operational context. Please avoid submitting personal data about third parties (for example, names of individuals who are not acting in an official role) or any information you are not authorized to share. If you provide a signage photo, ensure it focuses on the sign and avoids capturing faces or license plates when possible. The atlas is a reference library; it does not need personal identifiers to be useful.
What information we may collect
The site can be used without creating an account. However, like most websites, it may process certain information automatically to deliver pages and maintain security. If you contact us, we will receive the information you choose to provide. We categorize this data so it remains easy to understand and limit.
Category A — technical and usage data (typical web logs)
- IP address (often used for security and abuse prevention, and may be stored in server logs).
- Device and browser information (user agent, approximate platform).
- Requested pages, timestamp, and basic referral information (how you arrived on the site).
- Error diagnostics (for example, a page failing to load).
We use this category to operate the service: deliver pages, diagnose issues, and reduce abusive traffic. We do not treat this as a profile of an individual user. Where practical, we minimize retention and limit access to authorized administrators.
Category B — contact and submission data (what you send us)
- Name or handle (if you choose to provide it).
- Email address or other reply channel.
- Message content, including the sheet name and operational context if you are submitting a correction.
- Attachments you choose to provide (for example, a signage photo or a published notice link).
We use this category to respond to your request and, if relevant, to improve the atlas notes. We do not require sensitive personal data for corrections. If you submit sensitive information, we may redact it or ask you to resubmit in a safer form.
Category C — cookies and similar technologies (site function)
The site may use cookies or local storage to support basic functions (for example, remembering preferences or limiting repeated prompts). If analytics are used, they may also rely on cookies or similar identifiers. When we use such tools, the intent is to understand aggregate behavior (which pages are useful) rather than to identify individuals.
Atlas Margin — “no live tracking”
Geo-Maps.net is not designed as a real-time tracking product. We do not request GPS location from your device for the purpose of live navigation, and we do not present the catalog as a live enforcement or closure monitor. Any operational guidance in the atlas remains reference posture and should be verified through official and on-site channels.
Retention and access
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above. Technical logs are typically retained for a limited time for security and troubleshooting, then rotated or deleted according to operational needs. Contact and submission messages are retained as long as needed to address your inquiry and to maintain a record of changes or evidence that affects atlas notes. Where feasible, we minimize personal data within those records by redacting or summarizing non-essential identifiers.
Access to stored information is limited to authorized personnel or service providers who need it for the purposes described. We use reasonable safeguards to protect data, but no method of storage or transmission is perfectly secure. If you believe your information has been compromised, contact us so we can investigate and respond.
Sharing and service providers
We may use third-party infrastructure providers (for hosting, email delivery, or site analytics). When we do, we share only what is necessary for them to provide the service. We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal data for advertising profiles as a primary intent of the catalog. If you submit a correction that references an external official source, we may store the link as part of the evidence record for that sheet.
In limited circumstances, we may disclose information if required by law, to protect rights and safety, or to prevent fraud or abuse. If such a situation arises, we aim to limit disclosure to what is legally required and appropriate.
Your choices and requests
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal data we hold about you, or to object to certain processing. You can also request that we stop using a particular contact channel. Because the site is designed to minimize personal data, many requests can be handled quickly if you provide the email address you used to contact us and the approximate date of your message.
To submit a privacy request, contact the desk and select “Privacy Request.” If you are requesting deletion, note that we may retain limited records where required for security, legal, or operational integrity (for example, to maintain an audit trail of atlas changes without retaining your identity).
Atlas Margin — corrections vs. deletion
Atlas corrections are valuable. If you need your identity removed from a correction record, we can often retain the operational content (the reminder and evidence reference) while removing personal identifiers. This keeps the atlas accurate without keeping unnecessary personal data.
Contact for privacy matters
Use the Contact Desk page to reach us. Choose “Privacy Request” for privacy-related inquiries, or “Atlas Corrections / Field Signals” for catalog updates that may include operational evidence. Please do not send sensitive personal data unless it is strictly necessary, and avoid including private information about third parties.