BugMap Privacy Notice

Effective June 19, 2026.

Data storage

BugMap stores sightings, preferences, and project data locally in your browser unless you choose to export or save a project file. BugMap does not operate a central sightings database in this release.

Anonymous service analytics

The production website sends a randomly generated anonymous browser identifier to count users, sessions, current activity, and interface-control clicks. Click analytics record only the identifier of the clicked control, such as an Add, Export, or map-style button; they do not record text entered by the user, map contents, coordinates, notes, uploaded images, or project files. Active-session records expire from the active count after 90 seconds. BugMap also records a separate random installation identifier when the installable web app is successfully installed or opened in standalone mode.

BugMap does not currently collect names or email addresses. If an account or optional email feature is added later, the notice and interface will be updated before that information is collected.

Public analytics cards display aggregate counts only. Technical request information may be processed briefly by Cloudflare for security, abuse prevention, rate limiting, logging, and delivery of the website.

Feedback you choose to send

If you use “Help us Improve the Site,” BugMap sends your feedback comment, any photos you select, the submission time, and your anonymous browser identifier to the protected administrator dashboard. Photos are resized in your browser when needed. Do not attach confidential, sensitive, or personally identifying material. Feedback is used to maintain and improve BugMap and is not included in public analytics.

Third-party map services

When a map is displayed, your browser requests map tiles from the selected provider. Those providers may receive technical information such as your IP address, browser details, referring domain, and requested map area under their own privacy terms.

Project images

Images selected as marker icons or final-layout elements are processed in your browser and may be stored inside your local BugMap project. They are not uploaded unless you separately select them in the feedback form.

Exports

Files you export or save are controlled by you. Review them before sharing because they can contain coordinates and field observations.

Changes

This notice may be updated when BugMap adds hosted accounts, analytics, synchronization, or other online services.