Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account on Locapeak, we collect the following information:

• Email address
• First name and last name
• Password (stored as plain text)
• IP address at time of signup
• Usage statistics (number of requests made)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Account Management: To create and maintain your user account
• Rate Limiting: To track your usage and enforce fair usage limits
• Communication: To send you service-related emails, updates, and announcements
• Abuse Prevention: To prevent spam and unauthorized use of our services

3. Email Communications

By creating an account, you consent to receive:

• Service announcements and updates
• Account-related notifications
• Promotional emails about new features
• General project updates and news

You may opt-out of promotional emails at any time by contacting us, though service-related emails cannot be disabled.

4. Data Storage and Security

Important Security Notice: Passwords are stored as plain text in our local SQLite database. This is not a secure practice for production systems. Do not use a password that you use elsewhere.

Your data is stored locally on our server and is not shared with third parties.

5. Account Limitations

We enforce a limit of 3 accounts per IP address to prevent abuse. This limit is tracked using your IP address at signup.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information and usage logs for as long as your account is active. Request logs are purged after 24 hours.

7. Cookies

We use session cookies to maintain your logged-in state. These cookies are httpOnly and expire after 30 days of inactivity.

8. Third-Party Services

Our service may use the following third-party services:

• ipinfo.io: For geolocation data in traceroute results (no personal data shared)
• OpenStreetMap/Leaflet.js: For map visualization (no personal data shared)

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or prominent notice on our website.

11. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request deletion of your account
• Opt-out of promotional emails
• Lodge a complaint with relevant authorities

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us through the information provided on our website.