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Maiaddy Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 12, 2026

Maiaddy Ltd. ("Maiaddy", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how Maiaddy collects, uses, processes, and protects information when you access or use Maiaddy services. These services include all websites, applications, APIs, developer tools, platforms, and infrastructure operated by Maiaddy. By using Maiaddy services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Overview of Maiaddy's Data Practices

Maiaddy builds location intelligence infrastructure, including spatial identity systems such as loccodes. To operate these systems, Maiaddy processes several categories of data including:

  • account information
  • location information
  • device information
  • usage analytics
  • business and institutional data
  • mapping and geographic datasets

This information helps us:

  • operate services
  • improve products
  • ensure platform security
  • prevent fraud
  • provide location intelligence services
  • enable developers and enterprise integrations

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Maiaddy websites
  • Maiaddy mobile applications
  • Maiaddy developer platforms
  • Maiaddy APIs
  • Maiaddy cloud infrastructure
  • Maiaddy mapping services
  • Maiaddy identity services
  • Maiaddy enterprise solutions
  • Maiaddy media and communication platforms

It also applies to future services developed by Maiaddy unless a separate privacy policy is provided.

3. Information We Collect

Maiaddy collects several categories of information depending on how you interact with our services.

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

You may provide information when you:

  • create an account
  • contact support
  • register a business
  • submit location data
  • upload content
  • use developer tools
  • participate in surveys or programs

This information may include:

  • name
  • email address
  • phone number
  • account credentials
  • organization information
  • billing details
  • communication messages
  • user-generated content

3.2 Location Information

Because Maiaddy operates location infrastructure, certain services may collect location data. This may include:

  • GPS coordinates
  • loccodes
  • address data
  • map search queries
  • routing data
  • geospatial metadata

Location data may be collected when you:

  • use mapping services
  • share a loccode
  • search for places
  • enable location permissions in apps
  • interact with location-based APIs

Where possible, Maiaddy may anonymize or aggregate location data.

3.3 Device and Technical Information

When you access Maiaddy services, we may automatically collect technical data including:

  • IP address
  • device type
  • operating system
  • browser information
  • network information
  • system logs
  • session identifiers

This information helps us maintain system performance and security.

3.4 Usage and Analytics Data

Maiaddy collects information about how services are used, such as:

  • pages visited
  • searches performed
  • interactions with services
  • feature usage
  • time spent on services

This information helps us improve service performance and user experience.

3.5 Developer and API Data

Developers using Maiaddy APIs may generate data such as:

  • API requests
  • application identifiers
  • authentication tokens
  • request logs
  • usage metrics

These logs help us ensure system stability and prevent abuse.

3.6 Business and Institutional Data

Maiaddy may process data submitted by businesses, organizations, or institutions, including:

  • business addresses
  • service locations
  • organizational metadata
  • operational data used in analytics systems

Some enterprise products process institutional datasets provided by customers.

4. How We Use Information

Maiaddy uses information for several purposes.

4.1 Service Operation

We process information to:

  • provide services
  • maintain user accounts
  • deliver requested functionality
  • process transactions
  • authenticate users

4.2 Improving Services

Information may be used to:

  • improve platform reliability
  • develop new products
  • enhance search results
  • optimize mapping systems
  • improve algorithms

4.3 Security and Fraud Prevention

Maiaddy processes information to:

  • detect fraud
  • prevent abuse
  • protect users
  • monitor suspicious activity
  • maintain system integrity

4.4 Location Intelligence and Spatial Systems

Data may be processed to support:

  • loccode generation
  • mapping systems
  • spatial analytics
  • routing and navigation
  • address verification
  • geospatial research

4.5 Communication

Maiaddy may send communications related to:

  • account notifications
  • security alerts
  • system updates
  • support responses
  • service announcements

Marketing communications are optional where required by law.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Maiaddy uses cookies and similar technologies to operate services and improve user experience. Cookies may be used for:

  • session management
  • authentication
  • analytics
  • preferences
  • security

Users can control cookies through browser settings.

6. How We Share Information

Maiaddy does not sell personal data. However, information may be shared in limited circumstances.

6.1 Service Providers

We may share data with vendors who assist with:

  • hosting infrastructure
  • analytics
  • payment processing
  • communications
  • security monitoring

These providers must follow strict data protection obligations.

6.2 Enterprise and Institutional Services

Certain services allow organizations to access information provided to them by users. For example:

  • business dashboards
  • enterprise APIs
  • institutional analytics tools

In these cases, organizations control the data they submit to Maiaddy.

6.3 Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Maiaddy may disclose information when required by law, including:

  • court orders
  • legal investigations
  • regulatory requests
  • protection of rights and safety

6.4 Business Transfers

If Maiaddy undergoes a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale, data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

7. Aggregated and Anonymized Data

Maiaddy may create aggregated or anonymized datasets. These datasets:

  • cannot identify individuals
  • may be used for research
  • may support spatial intelligence analytics
  • may be shared publicly or with partners

Aggregated data is not treated as personal data when individuals cannot be identified.

8. Data Retention

Maiaddy retains information only as long as necessary to:

  • operate services
  • comply with legal obligations
  • resolve disputes
  • maintain security

Retention periods vary depending on the type of data.

9. Data Security

Maiaddy implements security safeguards including:

  • encryption
  • access controls
  • infrastructure monitoring
  • secure development practices
  • incident response procedures

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Maiaddy may process data in multiple jurisdictions. When transferring data internationally, we implement safeguards such as:

  • contractual protections
  • data protection agreements
  • compliance with applicable laws

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

  • access to personal data
  • correction of inaccurate data
  • deletion of personal data
  • restriction of processing
  • data portability
  • objection to certain processing activities

Users may exercise these rights by contacting Maiaddy. Many jurisdictions grant individuals rights over their personal data, including access and correction rights under data protection laws such as GDPR.

12. Children's Privacy

Maiaddy services are not directed to children under the age permitted by applicable law. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted.

13. Third-Party Services

Maiaddy services may link to third-party platforms. Those services operate under their own privacy policies. Maiaddy is not responsible for their data practices.

14. Developer and API Data Responsibilities

Developers using Maiaddy platforms must comply with all applicable data protection laws. Developers may not:

  • misuse user data
  • collect excessive personal information
  • use Maiaddy data for unauthorized surveillance

Maiaddy may audit or suspend developers who violate policies.

15. AI and Machine Learning

Maiaddy may use data to improve machine learning systems used for:

  • mapping accuracy
  • search results
  • fraud detection
  • spatial analytics
  • system performance

Training data may include anonymized or aggregated information.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Maiaddy may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of services indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

17. Contact Information

For privacy inquiries: