Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

At Famous Landmarks, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• General geographic location (country/city level)

This information is collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use our Site and improve user experience.

1.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

1.3 User-Provided Information

We do not currently collect personal information directly from users (such as names, email addresses, or contact details) unless you voluntarily provide it through communication channels like feedback forms or contact methods.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Site
• To improve and optimize our Site's performance and user experience
• To analyze usage patterns and trends
• To detect and prevent technical issues
• To respond to your inquiries and feedback

3. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for analytics and website functionality. These services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, such as cookies or your IP address. These third-party services have their own privacy policies:

• Analytics Services: To understand how visitors interact with our Site
• Content Delivery Networks (CDN): To deliver content efficiently
• Hosting Services: To host and serve our website

4. Data Sources

The landmark information displayed on our Site is collected from publicly available sources, including but not limited to:

• UNESCO World Heritage List (whc.unesco.org)
• Wikipedia and related Wikimedia projects, including lists of most-visited monuments and landmarks
• Other publicly accessible databases and Creative Commons licensed sources

This information is used in accordance with the respective licenses and terms of service of these sources.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your information:

• The right to access information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to object to processing of your information
• The right to opt-out of cookies and tracking

8. External Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites, including source attributions to UNESCO, Wikipedia, and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. International Users

Our Site is accessible globally. If you are accessing our Site from outside your country of residence, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in different jurisdictions. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our project repository or available contact channels.