Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

ReefIndex collects limited analytics data to improve user experience:

• Page views and navigation patterns
• Search queries and filter usage
• Species detail page views
• Outbound link clicks

How We Use Analytics

Analytics data helps us understand:

• Which species are most popular
• How users search and filter content
• Page performance and errors
• User engagement patterns

Privacy Controls

You can opt out of analytics tracking at any time. When you reject analytics, no data is collected or transmitted to our analytics provider.

Your IP address is anonymized by default, and we do not collect personally identifiable information without your explicit consent.

Third-Party Services

We use PostHog for analytics. PostHog processes data in accordance with their privacy policy and GDPR compliance. Data is stored securely and is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for up to 12 months. You can request deletion of your data by contacting us.

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact us through the project repository.

Last Updated

This privacy policy was last updated on 11/12/2025.