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Log in here to manage your maps.
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Mapforge is storing only minimal data from you. By logging in, you accept the Mapforge
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%a{ href: "https://github.com/digitaltom/mapforge/blob/main/docs/privacy.md" }Privacy Policy
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%a{ href: doc_path(id: 'privacy') }Privacy Policy
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‎docs/privacy.md‎

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## Mapforge Privacy Policy
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*TL;DR*: For not logged in visitors, we do **not** use cookies and we do **not** collect any personal data. If you decide to log in, we store the bare minimum and do **not** share it with third party companies or services.
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*Last updated: March 17, 2026*
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> *TL;DR*: For not logged in visitors, we do **not** use cookies and we do **not** collect any personal data. If you decide to log in, we store the bare minimum and do **not** share it with third party companies or services.
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In this policy, we lay out what data we collect and why, how your data is handled and your rights to your data.
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All of the data that we collect is kept fully secured and hosted in Germany. The server is owned by Hetzner, a European company. This ensures that all of the site data is being covered by the European Union’s strict laws on data privacy. Your site data never leaves the EU.
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### As a visitor to the mapforge.org website
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> No personal information is collected
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> No information such as cookies is stored in the browser
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> No information is shared with, sent to or sold to third-parties
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> No information is shared with advertising companies
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> No information is mined and harvested for personal and behavioral trends
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> No information is monetized
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* No personal information is collected
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* No information such as cookies is stored in the browser
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* No information is shared with, sent to or sold to third-parties
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* No information is shared with advertising companies
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* No information is mined and harvested for personal and behavioral trends
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* No information is monetized
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When you are browsing maps, the background maps get loaded from external providers, such as opentopomap.org, stadiamaps.com, arcgisonline.com, openstreetmap.org, openfreemap.org, versatiles.org and maptiler.com. Those providers have their own policies which can get accessed via the info link in the lower right corner of the map.
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When you are browsing maps, the background maps get loaded from external providers, such as [opentopomap.org](https://opentopomap.org), [stadiamaps.com](https://stadiamaps.com), [arcgisonline.com](https://arcgisonline.com), [openstreetmap.org](https://openstreetmap.org), [openfreemap.org](https://openfreemap.org), [versatiles.org](https://versatiles.org) and [maptiler.com](https://maptiler.com). Those providers have their own policies which can get accessed via the info link in the lower right corner of the map.
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### As a logged in user
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We only collect what we need and that we will solely process this information to provide you with the Mapforge service.
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We only collect what we need and will solely process this information to provide you with the Mapforge service.
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Here’s what that means in practice. When you log in via one of the supported login providers (Github, Google), we store:
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Here’s what that means in practice. When you log in via one of the supported login providers (Github, Google, OpenStreetMap), we store:
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> Your name
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> Your email address
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> Your login provider
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> A list of your [recently viewed](https://mapforge.org/my) maps
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* Your name
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* Your email address
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* A link to your profile picture
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* Your login provider
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* A list of your [recently viewed](https://mapforge.org/my) maps
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A persistent first-party cookie is stored to remember you’re logged in.
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We will retain your information as long as your account is active.
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You can choose to delete your Mapforge account at any time by sending a mail to mapforge@mapforge.org. All your data will be permanently deleted immediately when you delete your account.
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You can choose to delete your Mapforge account at any time by sending a mail to mapforge@mapforge.org. All your data will be permanently deleted within 7 days when you decide to delete your account.
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### External policies
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Please see the privacy policies and terms of service of used services here:
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* OSM: [https://osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy](https://osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy)
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* OpenRouteService: [https://heigit.org/privacy-policy](https://heigit.org/privacy-policy/)
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* OpenRouteService: [https://heigit.org/privacy-policy](https://heigit.org/privacy-policy)

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## Mapforge Terms of Service
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*Last updated: March 17, 2026*
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By using Mapforge, you agree to these terms. Please read them carefully.
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### Your Content and Permissions
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You are only allowed to upload tracks, images and data that you created yourself or have permission to share. All uploaded material can become publicly available when you decide to share your map.
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You retain ownership of your content. When you share or publish a map, you grant Mapforge a license to store, display, and distribute it as necessary to provide the service.
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### Prohibited Use
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When using Mapforge, you must not:
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* Upload illegal, harmful, or offensive content
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* Violate copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights
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* Upload malware, viruses, or malicious code
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* Harass, abuse, or harm others
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* Spam or send unsolicited promotional content
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* Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the service or other users' accounts
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### Service Availability
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Mapforge is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We strive to keep the service available and reliable, but we:
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* Do not guarantee uninterrupted access or uptime
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* May modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time
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* Are not liable for data loss or service interruptions
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* Recommend you maintain backups of important data
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### Account Termination
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We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms. You can delete your account at any time by contacting mapforge@mapforge.org. See our [Privacy Policy](/doc/privacy) for details on data deletion.
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### Privacy
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Your privacy matters. Please review our [Privacy Policy](/doc/privacy) to understand how we handle your data.
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### Governing Law
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These terms are governed by the laws of Germany. The service is hosted in Germany by Hetzner, and all data is covered by the European Union's data protection regulations.
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### Changes to Terms
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We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of Mapforge after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
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### Contact
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Questions about these terms? Contact us at mapforge@mapforge.org.

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