Privacy Policy
Honeycomb Maps — operated by Maps and Data LLC
Effective Date: Apr 8, 2026
Last Updated: Apr 8, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Maps and Data LLC, doing business as Honeycomb Maps ("Honeycomb Maps," "we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, stores, and discloses information when you use our geospatial web application and related services (collectively, the "Service") available at honeycombmaps.com or any successor URL.
By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
Important: The Service is intended for informational and general reference purposes only. It is not designed or intended for use in life-critical, safety-critical, or high-risk applications, including but not limited to navigation, search and rescue, emergency response, land surveying, or engineering. Please refer to our Terms of Use for complete details on prohibited uses, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Name (if provided)
- Authentication credentials managed through Amazon Cognito or Google Sign-In (we do not store your password directly if you use Google Sign-In)
2.2 User-Uploaded Data
You may upload geospatial data and other files to the Service for visualization. We store this data on your behalf so that the Service can function. You retain ownership of all data you upload.
2.3 Shared Link Data
If you create a shared link, the data associated with that link may be accessible to anyone who has the link URL. You are solely responsible for controlling the distribution of your shared links. You may delete or revoke a shared link at any time through the Service's user interface. Once deleted, the data will no longer be accessible via that URL; however, we are not responsible for any access, copies, or downloads that occurred prior to deletion.
2.4 Automatically Collected Information
When you use the Service, we may automatically collect:
- Log data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited
- Usage data such as feature interactions, session duration, and error reports
- Device information such as device type and screen resolution
2.5 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies, local storage, or similar technologies to maintain session state, remember preferences, and support authentication. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
- Authenticate your identity and manage your account
- Store and render your uploaded geospatial data
- Generate and serve shared links you create
- Monitor and improve the performance, security, and reliability of the Service
- Communicate with you about your account or the Service (e.g., service announcements, security alerts)
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not use your uploaded data to train machine learning models, and we do not sell your data.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information or uploaded data to third parties.
We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
4.1 Infrastructure and Service Providers
We use third-party infrastructure providers to host and operate the Service, including:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) — cloud hosting, data storage, and Amazon Cognito for authentication
- Google — for Google Sign-In authentication
These providers may process your information solely to the extent necessary to provide their services to us and are subject to their own privacy policies.
4.2 Shared Links Created by You
If you create a shared link, the data associated with that link will be accessible to anyone who possesses the URL. This sharing is initiated and controlled entirely by you. You may delete shared links at any time through the Service's interface.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
4.4 Business Transfers
If Maps and Data LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change by posting a notice on the Service.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored on servers operated by Amazon Web Services in the United States. We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot and do not guarantee the absolute security of your data. You use the Service and upload data at your own risk. Please see our Terms of Use for additional details regarding disclaimers and limitation of liability.
6. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a security breach that results in the unauthorized access, acquisition, or disclosure of your personal information, we will comply with all applicable breach notification laws, including applicable U.S. state notification statutes.
Where required by law, we will notify affected users of a qualifying breach within the timeframes mandated by applicable law. Notification may be provided via email to the address associated with your account, through a prominent notice posted on the Service, or by other means as required by applicable law.
The notification will include, to the extent known at the time: a description of the nature of the breach, the types of information involved, the steps we are taking in response, and any steps you can take to protect yourself.
Nothing in this section shall be construed as an acknowledgment that any particular breach has occurred or will occur, or as expanding our liability beyond what is set forth in the Terms of Use.
7. Data Retention
We retain your account information and uploaded data for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will make commercially reasonable efforts to delete your data within a reasonable time period, though residual copies may persist in backups or logs for a limited time.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access — You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction — You may request correction of inaccurate information.
- Deletion — You may request deletion of your account and associated data.
- Data Portability — You may request an export of your uploaded data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@honeycombmaps.com.
We will respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
9. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
10. International Users
The Service is hosted in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. If you require processing outside of the United States, please contact support@honeycombmaps.com to discuss options.
11. Third-Party Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Maps and Data LLC d/b/a Honeycomb Maps