1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you:

• Create an account (name, email address, professional credentials)
• Submit monument data (coordinates, descriptions, photos)
• Post comments or vote on monuments
• Contact us through the contact form
• Make donations through our platform

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Process and complete transactions
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With your consent or at your direction
• With service providers who assist in operating the Service
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• In connection with a merger or acquisition

Monument data you submit is visible to other users of the Service by design, as this is a collaborative platform for sharing surveying information.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Monument data may be retained indefinitely as part of the historical record, even after your account is deleted.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account
• Object to processing of your information
• Export your data in a portable format

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session and preferences. Essential cookies are required for the Service to function properly. You can control non-essential cookies through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

10. 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.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@tsps.org