Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and are we committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website distancefromequator.com.

We are transparent about our data practices. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand your rights and how we handle your information.

Information We Collect

When you use our website, we collect your personal information, including—but not limited to your name, email address, IP address, and geographical location. We may also collect data related to your interactions with our website, such as the time spent on the site, pages viewed, and other usage data.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to improve our website and services. We may use your data to:

• Improve user experience
• Provide customer support
• Analyze website performance and usage

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may impact some functionality of the website.

• Essential Cookies: Required for the 3D globe to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Service
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to personalize ads
• Preference Cookies: Remember your country selections

Data Security

By using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings. We take data security seriously and implement appropriate measures to safeguard your personal information. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Your Privacy Rights

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request data deletion ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive data in structured format
• Right to Object: Opt out of processing for legitimate interests

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

CCPA Rights (California Users)

• Right to Know: What personal information we collect
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your information
• Right to Opt-Out: Prevent sale of your data
• Right to Non-Discrimination: No penalties for exercising rights

COPPA Compliance (Children Under 13)

Our Service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

• Log Data: 30 days for security analysis
• Analytics Data: 26 months (Google Analytics standard)
• Cookie Preferences: 1 year
• Legal Compliance: As required by applicable laws

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the new policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Providing a notice on our website
• Sending an email (if you've subscribed)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes.