Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Overview

At Random Location Generator (randomlocationgenerator.net), your digital privacy is our core architectural tenet. This Privacy Policy explains our commitment to zero-telemetry computation, detailing what minimal technical data is processed to deliver interactive maps, equal-area spherical coordinates, and geographic utilities.

By using Random Location Generator, you acknowledge the transparent, client-isolated data practices described herein. If you have questions regarding this policy, you may reach out to our team at any time via our Contact Page.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

Unlike conventional online services that monetize user telemetry, our architecture is engineered to minimize data handling. We explicitly do NOT collect, store, or sell:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): We do not require account registration, usernames, email addresses, phone numbers, or billing details to use the generator.
• Generated Coordinate History: The coordinates (latitude and longitude) generated during your session are processed entirely client-side via JavaScript Web APIs and are never transmitted to our web servers.
• Device Geolocation Logs: When you use the "Measure from My Location" radar feature, your browser's Geolocation API calculates distances locally using the Haversine trigonometric formula. Your actual latitude/longitude is never uploaded or retained.
• Search Queries & Batch Downloads: All GeoJSON, KML, and CSV exports are synthesized on-the-fly directly in browser memory via Blob URLs.

3. Local Storage & Client-Side Preferences

We utilize the standard browser localStorage API solely to enhance your direct user experience. This data remains on your physical device and is never sent to our servers:

You can clear these values at any time by clearing your browser's site cookies and local storage data.

4. Third-Party Map Tiles & Content Delivery

To render high-definition cartographic maps and geographic imagery, our application requests static map tiles from reputable geospatial infrastructure providers:

• OpenStreetMap & CARTO: Map vector tiles are fetched directly from OpenStreetMap and CARTO Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) when viewing standard or dark map views.
• Google Maps & Google Earth: If you choose to click the "Open in Google Maps" or "Google Earth 3D" buttons, you will be navigated outbound to Google's external web services, which are subject to Google's independent Privacy Policy.
• Google Fonts: Web fonts (Geist and Inter) are loaded securely to ensure typography standards across operating systems.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Random Location Generator does not deploy invasive tracking cookies, third-party advertising cookies, or cross-site tracking pixels. We operate without behavioral advertising networks or retargeting scripts.

6. Global Privacy Compliance (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)

Because we do not store, process, or sell personal data:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR - EU): Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) have complete data autonomy. Since zero personal data is collected or retained on our servers, there are no databases containing your personal records.
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA / CPRA - USA): We do not sell or share personal information with third parties for commercial monetary consideration.
• Right to Erasure & Access: Since all operational data is stored solely in your local browser storage, clearing your browser cache immediately erases all session memory.

7. Data Security Standards

All network communication between your browser and our web application is encrypted using industry-standard Transport Layer Security (TLS 1.3 / HTTPS). Our static infrastructure is served via global edge content delivery networks with automated DDoS mitigation and strict Content Security Policies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our tools are educational and accessible to geography students, teachers, and enthusiasts of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the EU).

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect enhancements in geospatial standards or regulatory requirements. Any modifications will be posted directly to this page with an updated "Last Updated" revision date.