Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

1. Introduction

Map05 ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Map05 platform, an AI-powered location intelligence service for commercial real estate research. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Name (if provided)
  • Authentication credentials

2.2 User Content

When you use our service, we collect:

  • Projects you create
  • Points of Interest (POIs) you add to your maps
  • AI chat conversations and research queries
  • Map interactions and preferences

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • IP address
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Time and date of access

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process your research queries and generate insights
  • Store and sync your projects across devices
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support
  • Send service-related communications
  • Comply with legal obligations

3.1 Aggregated and Anonymized Data

We may use aggregated, anonymized data derived from your use of the Service to generate insights, publish reports, and improve our products. This data cannot be used to identify you personally. Your individual projects, POIs, and research remain private and will not be sold or shared with third parties.

Examples of aggregated data usage include:

  • Publishing industry reports (e.g., "40% of queries focus on Brooklyn")
  • Identifying popular research trends
  • Improving AI response quality based on usage patterns

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate Map05. Each service has its own privacy policy:

  • Supabase - Database and authentication services
  • OpenAI - AI-powered research and chat functionality
  • Mapbox - Maps, geocoding, and address search
  • Sentry - Error monitoring and performance tracking
  • Vercel - Hosting and deployment

Your data may be processed by these services in accordance with their respective privacy policies. We only share the minimum data necessary for these services to function.

5. Data Retention

  • Active accounts: Data is retained while your account remains active
  • Deleted accounts: Personal data is purged within 30 days of account deletion
  • Anonymized data: May be retained indefinitely for analytics and research purposes

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws:

6.1 Access

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, including your projects and POIs.

6.2 Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and associated data. This will permanently remove your projects and personal information.

6.3 Export

You can export your projects and POI data in a portable format at any time from your account settings.

6.4 Opt-Out

You can opt out of non-essential analytics and marketing communications through your account settings.

6.5 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

California residents have additional rights including:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell personal information. We only share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify individual users.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption in transit (TLS/HTTPS)
  • Encryption at rest for stored data
  • Row-level security in our database
  • Regular security audits and monitoring

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. You use our service at your own risk.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how you use our service

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features.

9. Children's Privacy

Map05 is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of Map05 after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Email: support@map05.com

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes. We recommend consulting with a legal professional for compliance with specific regulations in your jurisdiction.