Privacy Policy
topograph ("we", "us", "our") operates the website topograph.app. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.
We believe in collecting the minimum data necessary to provide the service. We do not run ads, do not sell your data, and do not use third-party analytics or tracking pixels.
What we collect
- Email address — collected when you sign in via Clerk (our authentication provider). Used to identify your account and communicate with you about your purchase.
- Payment information — processed entirely by Stripe. We do not store credit card numbers, bank details, or other financial data on our servers. We receive a confirmation of payment status and your Stripe customer ID.
- Usage logs — basic activity records (actions performed, timestamps, IP addresses) stored in our database for service operation and debugging. No browsing history or personal content is tracked.
Cookies and local storage
We use only essential cookies required for authentication (provided by Clerk). These are session cookies that keep you signed in.
We use browser localStorage to save your theme preference (dark/light mode) and map presets. This data stays on your device and is never sent to our servers.
We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or any third-party cookie-based analytics.
Third-party services
We use the following services to operate topograph:
- Clerk — authentication and account management. Clerk Privacy Policy
- Stripe — payment processing. Stripe Privacy Policy
- Cloudflare — hosting, CDN, and DNS. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
- Neon — database hosting (PostgreSQL). Neon Privacy Policy
- OpenStreetMap / Nominatim — geocoding (place name search). Queries are sent directly from your browser. OSM Privacy Policy
Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data. We encourage you to review them.
How we use your data
- To authenticate you and manage your account
- To process your payment and activate your license
- To provide customer support if you contact us
- To maintain and improve the service
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data retention
We keep your account data (email, subscription status) for as long as your account exists. If you request deletion, we will remove your data within 30 days.
Usage logs are retained for up to 90 days and then automatically deleted.
Payment records are retained by Stripe according to their data retention policies and applicable financial regulations.
Your rights
Under GDPR and similar data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Erasure — ask us to delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Withdraw consent — withdraw consent for data processing at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@topograph.app. We will respond within 30 days.
Children
topograph is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of topograph after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For privacy-related questions or data requests, email hello@topograph.app.