Privacy Policy
Amche Atlas & amche.in
Amche Atlas is a free software for viewing public map data. Anyone can use it to explore publicly available maps at no cost.
The web application is hosted for free by Github and can be accessed at the url amche.in using any desktop or mobile web browser. No other backend is used.
The amche-atlas source code is free to copy and reuse without restriction. The project is driven by the open source geo community in Goa, with code mostly written by Claude and further shaped by human feedback.
DISCLAIMER Amche Atlas is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. It is an independent app that provides convenient access to view public information available on the web. Please check the respective data source for more information about the authenticity of the data provided.
Data Collected by Amche Atlas
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how people use our website. This service collects anonymous information about your visit, such as:
- How long you spend on the website
- What type of device and browser you use
- Your general location (city or country level, not exact address)
This data helps us understand how to make the website better for local users. We do not collect personally identifiable information through Google Analytics. Google's privacy policy applies to this data.
Mapbox Analytics
The maps on this website are powered by Mapbox. When you view or interact with maps, Mapbox collects anonymous session data to:
- Measure how fast maps load
- Test map rendering performance
- Improve their mapping service
This data is collected and controlled by Mapbox according to their privacy policy.
Data NOT Collected
Your GPS Location
We do not collect, store, or track your precise GPS location. If you choose to use location features in your browser to center the map on your current position, this happens entirely in your browser and is never sent to our servers.
Personal Information
We do not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to use amche.in. You can browse and explore all maps anonymously.
Your Map Interactions
We do not track which specific map layers you view, what locations you search for, or what features you click on. Your map exploration is private.
Cookies and Local Storage
This website may use cookies and browser local storage to remember your preferences, such as which map layers you have enabled. This information stays on your device.
Third-Party Services
This website uses the following third-party services:
- Mapbox: For map tiles and geocoding services (Privacy Policy)
- Google Analytics: For website usage statistics (Privacy Policy)
Each of these services operates under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them to understand how they handle your data.
Children's Privacy
This website does not knowingly collect any information from children. The website is designed to be educational and informative for all ages.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or services. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will show when the most recent changes were made.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle data, you can open an issue on our GitHub repository.
Your Rights
Since we do not collect or store personal information directly, there is no personal data stored on our servers that we can provide, modify, or delete.
For data collected by third-party services like Google Analytics or Mapbox, you should refer to their respective privacy policies to understand your rights and how to exercise them.