Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how GazeMap ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and stores information when you use the GazeMap web application and Chrome extension (collectively, the "Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy.

1. What data we collect

When you use GazeMap, we collect the following data:

• Email address — collected when you register or sign in with Google. Used solely to identify your account.
• Location data — geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude) and zoom level recorded as you browse maps. This data is used to generate your personal heatmap.

2. How we collect data

• Through the GazeMap web application — when you pan or zoom the map at street level, your viewport coordinates are saved.
• Through the GazeMap Chrome extension — the extension reads your position from the Google Maps URL as you browse Google Maps and sends it to your account.

3. How we use your data

Your data is used exclusively to:

• Display your personal exploration heatmap in GazeMap
• Sync your heatmap across devices when you are signed in

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or any purpose other than providing the GazeMap service to you personally.

4. How your data is stored

All data is stored in your personal account on Google Firebase (Firestore), a secure cloud database service. Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS and at rest by Firebase's infrastructure.

Your data is stored under your unique user ID and is not accessible to other users or third parties.

5. Data sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any third parties. Your location data and email address are never shared outside of the GazeMap service.

The only third-party service used is Google Firebase, which processes data on our behalf under Google's own privacy policies.

6. Data retention and deletion

Your data is retained as long as your account is active. You can delete all your heatmap data at any time using the "Clear Heatmap" button in the GazeMap application. To request full account deletion, contact us at the email below.

7. Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you
• Delete your data at any time
• Stop data collection at any time by signing out or disabling the extension

8. Children's privacy

GazeMap is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Thomas Andersen
thomas@teledge.no