Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1/19/2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to MapVerse ("the Application"). We respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

This privacy policy explains our data practices and your rights as a user.

2. Data Collection

Data we do NOT collect automatically:

Your real-time location
Your browsing data outside the Application
Your contacts or calendar
Your personal files
Your health or biometric data

Data you choose to share:

We only collect data that YOU voluntarily decide to share:

User Profile: Name, email, profile picture, bio, profession
Projects: Title, description, category, location (GPS coordinates)
Interactions: Likes, comments, ratings you leave
Subscriptions: Users you follow

Authentication Data:

When logging in with Google, we receive your email and name. We do not receive access to your other Google data (Gmail, Drive, etc.).

3. Data Usage

Your data is used solely to:

Create and manage your user account
Display your projects on the interactive map
Allow other users to discover your projects
Manage interactions (likes, comments, ratings)
Improve user experience and Application performance
Contact you in case of technical issues (if necessary)

4. Data Sharing

We never sell your data.

Your data is shared only in these cases:

With other users: Your public profile and projects are visible to all Application users
With our providers: Supabase (database) and Google (authentication)
If required by law: We may disclose your data if legally obliged

5. Data Security

Your data is stored on Supabase with SSL/TLS encryption
Passwords are never stored (authentication via Google)
Restricted access to data via Row Level Security (RLS)
Regular backups and protection against unauthorized access

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Rectify: Correct inaccurate information
Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
Export: Obtain your data in a readable format
Withdraw consent: Stop using the Application at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@mapverse.app

7. Cookies and Local Storage

The Application uses cookies and browser local storage to:

Maintain your login session
Remember your preferences
Improve performance

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the Application's functionality.

8. Third Party Services

Google OAuth

We use Google for authentication.Google Privacy Policy

Supabase

We use Supabase to store your data.Supabase Privacy Policy

9. Changes to this Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Important changes will be communicated by email or via a notice on the Application.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or our data practices:

Email: privacy@mapverse.app

Subject: Privacy Policy