Privacy Policy

01.Introduction & Scope

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which flockcamerasmap.com (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “the Platform”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from visitors (“Users”) of the website. This policy applies to all pages, maps, interactive proximity tools, guides, and services offered by flockcamerasmap.com.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please refrain from using our site.

02.Third-Party Advertising & Google AdSense Compliance

We fund the hosting, map tile servers, and ongoing maintenance of our public interest platform through non-intrusive digital advertisements. In accordance with Google AdSense terms and policies, we provide the following required disclosures:

• Third-Party Vendors & Google: Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on flockcamerasmap.com.
• DoubleClick & Advertising Cookies: Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve personalized advertisements to our visitors based on their visit to flockcamerasmap.com and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Personalized Advertising Opt-Out: Users may opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting the official Google Ads Settings.
• Industry Opt-Out Portals: Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for interest-based advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices or the Network Advertising Initiative at optout.networkadvertising.org.

Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology in the advertisements and links that appear on our platform, which are sent directly to your web browser. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. Other technologies (such as cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons) may also be used by these third-party ad networks to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements and/or to personalize advertising content.

Please note: flockcamerasmap.com has no access to or control over cookies that are used by third-party advertisers. You should consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information on their practices.

03.Strict Client-Side Geolocation Policy

Our interactive map includes an optional “Find cameras near me” proximity scanner feature. We adhere to the strictest civic privacy principles:

04.Information We Collect & Log Files

Like almost all web platforms, flockcamerasmap.com follows a standard procedure of utilizing log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected by log files includes:

• Internet Protocol (IP) addresses (anonymized where required by law)
• Browser type and version (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
• Internet Service Provider (ISP)
• Date and timestamp of page requests
• Referring and exit pages
• Operating system platform (e.g., Windows, macOS, Android, iOS)
• Number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, and track aggregate movement

These logs are strictly used for technical performance diagnosis, preventing distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, and optimizing server caching. They are not linked to any personally identifiable information.

05.Cookies & Local Storage Management

A cookie is a small piece of data stored on your device by your browser. We utilize cookies and modern HTML5 localStorage for the following functional purposes:

• UI Preferences: Storing your display theme choice (Dark Mode or Light Mode).
• Map View State: Remembering your chosen basemap layer (e.g., Cyber Dark vs. Satellite Recon).
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and certified ad partners as described in Section 02.

You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. Detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers' respective websites:

06.European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you are entitled to certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We ensure the following rights:

• The Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data held by us.
• The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
• The Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.
• The Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
• The Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.
• The Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection representative at [email protected].

07.California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA / CPRA) Disclosures

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific statutory rights regarding their personal information:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal data collected about you.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information collected from you.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do NOT sell personal information. We do not sell consumer browsing histories to data brokers. For interest-based advertising disclosures, please see Section 02.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will never discriminate against any user for exercising their CCPA/CPRA rights.

To submit a verifiable consumer request under California law, please contact [email protected].

08.Children's Online Privacy Protection (COPPA Compliance)

Protecting the online privacy of young children is especially important. In compliance with the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), flockcamerasmap.com does not knowingly collect or solicit any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13.

Our website, mapping tools, and investigative articles are directed to adults, civic researchers, motorists, journalists, and public policy analysts. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information to us through our contact form, please notify us immediately at [email protected], and we will promptly purge such records from our systems.

09.Data Security & Encryption

We employ industry-standard security measures, including modern Transport Layer Security (TLS/HTTPS 256-bit encryption), strict Content Security Policies (CSP), and automated DDoS mitigation to safeguard our infrastructure. However, no data transmission across the public internet can be guaranteed 100% impenetrable. While we strive to protect user communication, you transmit inquiries at your own risk.

10.Changes to This Privacy Policy

flockcamerasmap.com reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time. When modifications are made, the revised “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be updated. We encourage users to frequently check this page to stay informed about how we protect visitor data.