naturemaster

Overview

naturemaster is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we handle information when you use our service to search and download biodiversity images from iNaturalist.

Information We Collect

naturemaster operates as a client-side application that interfaces with the public iNaturalist API. We collect minimal information:

• Search Queries: Your search terms are sent directly to iNaturalist's public API and are not stored by naturemaster
• Usage Analytics: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve the service (page views, search patterns, feature usage)
• Technical Data: Standard web server logs including IP addresses, browser type, and timestamps

Information We Do NOT Collect

• Personal identification information
• Email addresses or contact information
• Account credentials (we don't require accounts)
• Payment information (the service is free)
• Location data beyond what you explicitly search for

How We Use Information

Any information we collect is used solely to:

• Facilitate searches through the iNaturalist API
• Improve user experience and functionality
• Monitor and maintain service performance
• Prevent abuse and ensure service availability

Third-Party Services

naturemaster relies on external services:

• iNaturalist API: All biodiversity data and images come from iNaturalist. Their privacy policy applies to any data you access through their API
• Vercel Analytics: We may use Vercel Analytics for anonymous usage statistics. No personal data is shared

Data Storage and Downloads

When you download images through naturemaster:

• Images are fetched directly from iNaturalist's servers
• Downloads are processed in your browser - we don't store or retain downloaded content
• Metadata included in downloads comes from iNaturalist's public API

Cookies and Local Storage

naturemaster may use browser local storage to:

• Remember your search preferences
• Improve application performance
• Maintain session state

This data remains in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Use naturemaster without creating an account
• Clear your browser's local storage at any time
• Request information about any data we may have collected

Children's Privacy

naturemaster does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The service is designed for educational and research purposes and does not require personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how naturemaster handles data, please contact us through our support channels.