Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 3, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Trash Maps (https://trashmaps.info). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe user experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

2. Information We Collect

Location Data: We request access to your device's location to show nearby trash and recycling bins. This data is processed locally on your device or via approximate GeoIP lookup and is not stored on our servers.

3. Google AdSense & Cookies

We use Google AdSense to serve ads when you visit our website. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites.

  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
  • Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings.
  • Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

4. Log Data

Like most website operators, we collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our site ("Log Data"). This may include information such as your device's Internet Protocol ("IP") address, browser type, and browser version.