Privacy Policy

Welcome to www.directionandmaps.info (the “Site”). DirectionAndMaps (“DirectionAndMaps”, "we" or "us") is the distributor of the DirectionAndMaps extension ("Extension") which allows users to access interactive maps, navigation, traffic alerts, and suggested destinations. The Extension, Site and any related features, products, services, functionalities or content offered by DirectionAndMaps shall collectively be referred herein as "Services". Use of the Services is governed by our Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) and this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our Services, including the Extension and the Site. This Privacy Policy explains the type of information DirectionAndMaps collects, how the information is used, with whom such information is shared and to what extent such information can be associated with a particular user. Types of information may include personally identifiable information ("PII") (such as your email or name when submitting an inquiry) and non-personally identifiable information (such as you IP Address and browser type). In certain cases, information collected by the Extension may be used or shared with third parties for the purposes of displaying third-party links, features and materials (collectively, “Third-Party Materials”) to you.

YOU SHOULD NOT USE OUR SERVICES IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OR THE PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY A USER AND DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OR THIS POLICY, YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY UNINSTALL THE EXTENSION, THE INSTRUCTIONS OF WHICH ARE LOCATED BELOW. 

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time in our sole discretion. You will be informed of when the latest modifications were made by checking the date provided on the bottom of this Privacy Policy.


What Information is Collected?

When contacting DirectionAndMaps for issues or questions related to the Service via our email address at , you have the option but not the requirement to submit PII. PII (such as email address, name, and other personally identifying information) is collected to enable DirectionAndMaps to respond to your issues and effectively communicate with you. Other information, such as your IP Address, browser type, operating system, unique identifier number and browsing history is collected during normal use of the Service. Such information is stored and used to further the performance of DirectionAndMaps, such as displaying Third-Party Materials and maintaining and improving the Services and such information may be combined with information from third parties.

The Services are neither intended for, nor directed to, persons under the age of eighteen. If DirectionAndMaps learns that it has collected any PII from a user who is under the age of eighteen, DirectionAndMaps will terminate the use of the Service for the user and immediately delete any collected information from such user from its systems.


How is the Information Collected?

DirectionAndMaps uses browser cookies, flash cookies, storage data, web beacons, JavaScript, pixels and other tracking technologies to collect information about you. The collected information may include, but without limitation, browser type, browsing history and other performance data in order to improve the performance of the Services and serve Third-Party Materials.

Third parties may also use cookies and other tracking technologies described herein to collect similar usage information. DirectionAndMaps does not control these third parties and their use of these technologies is governed by the privacy policies of the third parties using such technologies. Most internet browsers are by default set to accept cookies. You can update or set to block cookies altogether in your browser settings. Please note that by changing certain cookie and other tracking technology settings, the Services may not perform as intended. 


How is the Information Used and Shared?

The collected information may be used in one or more of the following ways:

  • To Provide and Manage the Services. The information is used to improve and optimize our Services, deliver relevant Third-Party Materials, and provide you with customer support. We may use aggregated and/or anonymous data about your use of the Services to assist us in this regard.

  • To Allow Third-Party Service Providers to Assist Us in Providing and Managing the Services. DirectionAndMaps may make your information available to certain third-party companies, contractors and individuals to perform functions for our Services. Examples include, but are not limited to, storing and analyzing data and hosting and providing customer service. These third-party service providers have access to user information as needed in order to perform their functions but are required to protect your information and not use it for any other purpose than for the service they are providing to DirectionAndMaps.

  • To Deliver Third-Party Materials. In order to provide our Services free of charge, we are supported by Third-Party Materials delivered to you as you browse the web. The information collected during your use of the Services through the use of cookies and other technologies may be used to assist us in delivering you Third-Party Material when you use the Services. These third-party partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information, such as demographic information, aggregated information and internet activity to assist them in delivering Third-Party Material. Please note that DirectionAndMaps does not own, review or control any Third-Party Material and as a result, DirectionAndMaps assumes no responsibility and shall incur no liability for your use and/or access of such Third-Party Materials. DirectionAndMaps’s display of Third-Party Materials via the Site and Extension in no way implies that it is endorsing or is associated with the content of such Third-Party Materials.

  • To Protect the Rights of DirectionAndMaps and our Users. In certain instances, DirectionAndMaps may disclose user information where DirectionAndMaps has a good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary in order to: (1) protect the safety and security of users of the Services or members of the public; (2) protect or defend the legal right or property of DirectionAndMaps, our affiliated companies or our employees, agents and contractors; (3) protect against fraud or for risk management purposes; or (4) comply with legal processes.

  • Merger or Sale of Assets. If DirectionAndMaps sells all or part of its business or makes a sale or transfer of its assets or is otherwise involved in a merger or transfer of all or substantially all of its business, DirectionAndMaps may transfer our information to the party or parties involved in such transaction as part of that transaction.


How is the Information Protected?

DirectionAndMaps follows generally accepted industry standards to protect information submitted to and collected by DirectionAndMaps, both during transmission and once received. However, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is always 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

What Rights do I have as a California Resident?

The California Consumer Privacy Act permits California residents to request that DirectionAndMaps (1) provide access to certain information we have collected about you, (2) provide you a summary of the categories of information we have collected or disclosed about you, and (3) delete certain information we have collected about you. We also may not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

To exercise these rights, you can submit a ticket here. You must have installed our Extension in order to submit your ticket and you must provide us with information sufficient to verify your identity before we can handle your request. You can also designate an authorized agent to submit a ticket on your behalf by providing us with written authorization for such agent. We may be exempt from responding to your request under applicable law and will notify you if this is applicable. For example, if we are unable to locate your information because such information has already been deleted or your identity cannot be verified, your request may be rejected.

California privacy laws also allow you to opt out of our activities, which may include delivery of Third-Party Materials. To exercise this right, you can submit a ticket here or uninstall our Extension. Your opt-out preference is managed through cookies, so if you delete your cookies, you must opt out again by submitting another ticket. To uninstall our Extension, please visit our instructions available on the Site.

Finally, you can ask for a list of third parties (if any) who have received your information for direct marketing purposes during the prior year. To make such a request, contact us at .

What if I have More Questions?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or DirectionAndMaps and/or if you would like to exercise any rights, please email us at and we will respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably possible.

Updated: October 22, 2021