PRIVACY POLICY
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Introduction
WavMap ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website wavmap.org (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.
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Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Website: wavmap.org
Contact: contact@wavmap.org
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Information We Collect
We collect the following personal information when you register on our Service:
Email address: Used for authentication and optional newsletter communications
First name and last name: Used for account personalization
We do not publicly display your first name or last name on the Service.
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Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
Consent: When you sign up for our newsletter
Contractual necessity: To provide you with access to your account and the Service
Legitimate interest: To maintain and improve our Service
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How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information solely for the following purposes:
• To create and manage your user account
• To authenticate you when you access the Service
• To send you newsletters and updates (only if you have opted in)
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
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Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except:
Cloudflare: Our hosting provider, which may process your data as part of providing infrastructure services. Cloudflare is GDPR-compliant.
We do not use analytics tools, tracking cookies, or advertising networks.
DATA MANAGEMENT
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Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as:
• You maintain an active account with us
• The Service continues to operate
• Required by law
You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
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Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
• Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to data portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object: Object to processing of your data
• Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for newsletter communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@wavmap.org.
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Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your data is hosted on Cloudflare's secure infrastructure.
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Cookies and Tracking
We do not use cookies, analytics tools, or any tracking technologies on our Service.
COMPLIANCE & CONTACT
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International Data Transfers
Your data is hosted on Cloudflare's infrastructure, which may involve data processing in various locations. Cloudflare provides appropriate safeguards for international data transfers in compliance with GDPR.
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Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.
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Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: contact@wavmap.org
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Supervisory Authority
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe we have not complied with applicable data protection laws.
Last Updated: September 30, 2025