Privacy Policy

At EarthLive24, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

EarthLive24 is designed to collect as little personal information as possible. We may collect the following types of data:

• Browser preferences — theme settings (light/dark mode) and favorite cameras are stored locally on your device using browser local storage. This data never leaves your device.
• Usage analytics — we use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous usage data such as page views, session duration, device type, and approximate geographic location. This helps us understand how visitors use our platform and improve the experience.
• Contact information — if you reach out to us through our contact form, we collect the information you voluntarily provide (such as your name and email address).
• Technical data — our servers automatically log standard technical information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URL.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve EarthLive24
• To personalize your experience (e.g., remembering your theme preference)
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize site performance
• To respond to your inquiries or requests
• To display relevant advertisements through our advertising partners
• To detect and prevent technical issues or abuse

3. Cookies & Local Storage

EarthLive24 uses browser local storage to save your preferences, including your chosen theme and favorite cameras. This data is stored entirely on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.

We and our third-party partners (Google Analytics, Google AdSense) may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect usage data and serve personalized advertisements. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.

4. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• YouTube — live camera streams are embedded from YouTube. When you watch a stream, YouTube may collect data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
• Google Analytics — we use Google Analytics 4 to understand site traffic and usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data.
• Google AdSense — we may display advertisements through Google AdSense. AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your browsing history.
• Firebase — we use Google Firebase for our backend infrastructure. Firebase processes data in accordance with Google's data processing terms.

5. Data Retention

We retain analytics data for up to 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Local storage data on your device persists until you clear your browser data or uninstall the application.

6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to opt out of data collection (via cookie settings)
• The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

EarthLive24 is a general-audience platform and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect the information we collect, including HTTPS encryption, secure server infrastructure, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.