Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2024-03-05 (this document is subject to change).

At database.earth (accessible from https://database.earth), one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by database.earth and how we use it.

Log Files

Like most web services, we follow standard procedures for using log files.

The information found in the log files includes an IP (internet protocol) address, an ISP (internet service provider) name, the browser you used to visit our site (such as Internet Explorer or Firefox), the time you made a request to our site, and which pages you visited throughout our site.

We keep these log files for security reasons, and they are used for tracking down bot, spam, and denial of service attacks.


Analytics

We use a cookie-less version of Google Analytics (minimal-analytics/ga4) that allows us to track page view, engagement time, scroll, file download, and click events. No cookies are used, and no personal data is stored in Google Analytics.

Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited)

Page view, engagement time, scroll, file download, and click events are stored in Google Analytics and is used to visualize traffic patterns and user behavior.

Place of processing: Ireland - Privacy Policy


Cookies and Web Beacons

Even though database.earth does not make use of cookies internally, there are some instances where external services may place cookies or web beacons.

Advertisements

Depending on your device type or geographical location, database.earth may serve display advertisements with the help of Google Adsense.

If such is the case, your consent for Google Adsense or third-party vendors to place cookies is managed by Google's Consent Management Platform in regions applicable by law.

If you are outside of these regions, you can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Ads Settings and aboutads.info.

Google AdSense (Google Ireland Limited)

Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google Ireland Limited. This service uses the β€œDoubleClick” cookie, which tracks use of database.earth and user behavior concerning ads, products, and services offered.

Place of processing: Ireland – Privacy Policy.

Manage Cookie Settings in your Browser

It is also possible to delete previously stored cookies manually, including those used to remember your initial consent. Below, you will find links to guides that show you how to manage cookie settings in popular web browsers.