Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 28, 2025

ConflictWatch Live ("we," "our," or "the Service") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our website at conflictwatch-live.vercel.app.

1. Information We Collect

ConflictWatch Live is a free web tool that does not require registration or account creation. We collect minimal information:

• Usage Data (Anonymous): When you use our filters or search features, we may log anonymized usage patterns (such as which filters are applied and which regions are searched) to improve the service. This data does not contain personally identifiable information.
• Browser Information: Standard web server logs may record your browser type, operating system, and referring URL. This information is used for debugging and performance optimization only.
• Local Storage: We store your theme preference (light/dark mode) and visit count in your browser's localStorage. This data never leaves your device.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

ConflictWatch Live itself does not set first-party cookies. However, our third-party services may use cookies:

• Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.
• Google Analytics: We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous traffic data. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Adsterra: We use Adsterra as an advertising partner. Adsterra may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver relevant advertisements. For more information, see Adsterra's Privacy Policy.
• Map Tile Providers: Our map tiles are served by CARTO and OpenStreetMap. These services may log standard request data (IP address, requested tile coordinates) according to their own privacy policies.

3. How We Use Information

Any information we collect is used exclusively for:

• Improving the functionality and user experience of the dashboard
• Understanding aggregate usage patterns (e.g., which regions are most searched)
• Diagnosing technical issues and optimizing performance
• Serving relevant, non-intrusive advertisements to support the free service

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

4. Data Retention

Anonymous usage logs (if collected via Google Sheets webhook) are retained for analytical purposes and may be deleted periodically. Browser localStorage data remains on your device until you clear it manually. We do not maintain any user databases or personal data stores.

5. Third-Party Services

ConflictWatch Live integrates the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• ACLED (data provider): acleddata.com/privacy-policy
• Google AdSense (advertising): policies.google.com/privacy
• Adsterra (advertising): adsterra.com/privacy-policy
• Vercel (hosting): vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
• Google Fonts (typography): policies.google.com/privacy

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request information about what data we hold about you (in practice, we hold none that is personally identifiable).
• Deletion: Request deletion of any data associated with you.
• Opt-out: Disable cookies in your browser settings or use ad-blocking tools to prevent third-party tracking.
• Portability: Since we do not collect personal data, there is no data to port.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our GitHub Issues page.

7. Children's Privacy

ConflictWatch Live is not directed at children under the age of 13. 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 remove it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.