Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

We collect personal information you provide directly when creating an account or signing in, uploading or editing geospatial content, contacting support, or participating in surveys, feedback sessions, or beta tests. This may include:

• Name, email address, organization
• Passwords or authentication tokens
• User-submitted project data, files, or descriptions

B. Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain data when you use the Service, including IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, error logs, file metadata, and interaction logs. Location is approximated from your IP (we do not collect precise geolocation). We may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or Cloudflare) to collect this data. You can block cookies in your browser settings.

2. User-Generated Map Data

Monarcha enables users to create, upload, edit, and share spatial content, including points, polygons, layers, custom datasets, annotations, and map notes. This user-generated map data may be stored on our servers and associated with your user account. Depending on your project settings, this content may be private, visible to collaborators, or publicly viewable. We recommend that users avoid including personally sensitive location data unless necessary. You can delete your own user-generated content at any time. If you require full removal, contact us at founders@monarcha.ai.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and operate the Service
• Authenticate and manage accounts
• Allow collaboration and content sharing
• Improve user experience and platform features
• Communicate with you about updates, offers, and support
• Monitor system health and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal requirements

We do not sell your personal data.

4. How We Share Information

We may share your information:

• With service providers (e.g. AWS, analytics tools) acting on our behalf
• With collaborators you invite to shared maps or projects
• In response to legal obligations or government requests
• In connection with a business transaction (e.g. merger or acquisition)

We require all third-party partners to follow strict data security and confidentiality standards.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal and usage data as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill legal or operational obligations. User-generated content is retained until deleted by you or upon request. Usage logs and analytics may be retained in anonymized or aggregated form for platform optimization and monitoring.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard security practices (including encryption, access control, and logging) to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

7. International Transfers

We are based in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions where data protection laws may differ. We use reasonable safeguards (such as contractual clauses) where required by applicable law. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

8. Disclosure of Data

A. Disclosure for Law Enforcement

Under certain circumstances, we may be required to disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

B. Business Transaction

If we or our subsidiaries are involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred.

C. Other Cases

We may disclose your information also:

• To our subsidiaries and affiliates
• To contractors, service providers, and other third parties we use to support our business
• To fulfill the purpose for which you provide it
• With your consent in any other cases
• If we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, our customers, or others

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to access, update, or delete your information; the right of rectification; the right to object to processing; the right to restrict processing; the right to data portability; and the right to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, please email founders@monarcha.ai. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

10. Your Rights Under CalOPPA

According to CalOPPA, we agree to the following: users can visit our site anonymously; our Privacy Policy includes the word “Privacy” and is linked on our homepage; users will be notified of any changes on this page; users can request changes to their personal information by emailing founders@monarcha.ai. We honor “Do Not Track” signals and do not use tracking or advertising tools when such settings are enabled.

11. Your Rights Under CCPA

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal data we collect and how we use it; request deletion of your data; opt out of any “sale” or “sharing” of your data (we do not sell your data); and receive equal service regardless of exercising privacy rights. To make a CCPA request, email founders@monarcha.ai.

12. Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service. These parties are contractually bound to protect your data. Analytics providers include Google Analytics. Payments are processed by Stripe. We do not store or process payment card data ourselves.

13. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you become aware that a child has submitted data, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We may also notify you via email or in-app messages where appropriate.

15. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Monarcha
Email: founders@monarcha.ai
Website: https://monarcha.ai