Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 1, 2026
World Work Map ("we", "us", or "our") operates the worldworkmap.com website and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide
- Account data: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and optional profile information such as your city and bio.
- Reviews and submissions: When you submit a review or add a place, we collect the content you provide, including text, ratings, and photos.
- Communications: When you contact us, we collect the content of your message and your contact details.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data: We collect information about how you use the platform, including pages visited, searches performed, and features used.
- Device information: We collect device type, operating system, browser type, and screen resolution.
- Location data: With your permission, we may collect your approximate location to show nearby workspaces. You can disable this at any time in your browser settings.
- Cookies: We use essential cookies for authentication and preferences, and optional analytics cookies to understand usage patterns. See our Cookie Policy for details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain the platform
- Display reviews and place information to other users
- Personalize your experience (e.g., nearby places)
- Send service-related notifications
- Send marketing communications (only with your explicit consent, and you can unsubscribe at any time)
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
- Analyze usage to improve the platform
- Comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:
- Other users: Your public profile, reviews, and submitted places are visible to other users.
- Service providers: We work with trusted third parties for hosting, analytics, email delivery, and payment processing. These providers only access data necessary to perform their services.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user data may be transferred.
4. Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Reviews and place submissions remain on the platform even if you delete your account, but are anonymized. You can request full deletion of all your data by contacting us.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@worldworkmap.com. We respond to all requests within 30 days.
6. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), encryption at rest for sensitive data, regular security audits, and access controls. No system is 100% secure, so we encourage you to use a strong, unique password.
7. International Transfers
Our servers are located in the European Union. If you access the platform from outside the EU, your data may be transferred to and processed in the EU. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers.
8. Children
Our platform is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice on the platform or sending you an email. Your continued use of the platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
- Email: privacy@worldworkmap.com
- Mail: World Work Map, Data Protection, Lisbon, Portugal