Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 14, 2026
1. Information We Collect
Cavelocator is a static directory of show caves. We do not require user accounts, store personal information, or collect browsing data ourselves.
However, third-party services we use may collect information as described below.
2. Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies
We display ads via Google AdSense. Google uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing history. This may include:
- Device identifiers and IP addresses
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and interactions with ads
- Location data (approximate, based on IP)
Google's use of advertising cookies is governed by the Google Advertising Technologies page.
3. Consent & Your Choices (GDPR / EEA / UK / Switzerland)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you will see a consent banner when you first visit the site. You may:
- Consent to all data processing for personalized ads
- Manage options to select which purposes you accept
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clearing your cookies and reloading the site.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google AdSense — ad delivery and measurement
- Google Consent Management Platform (CMP) — user consent management
- Wikidata — cave data source (no tracking)
- Leaflet (OpenStreetMap) — interactive map tiles (see OSMF Privacy Policy)
5. Data Retention
We do not store any personal data on our servers. Google AdSense data retention is governed by Google's own policies. You can manage your Google ad personalization settings at adssettings.google.com.
6. Children's Privacy
Cavelocator is a general-interest site and does not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided personal data through our third-party services, please contact us.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
8. Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please get in touch.