Privacy Policy

Last updated: 13 May 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Hantavirus Global Tracker ("we", "us", or "our") handles information when you visit this website. We are committed to being transparent about how this site operates.

1. Information We Collect

This site does not collect any personally identifiable information (PII) from visitors. We do not operate user accounts, registration forms, or login systems. The only information that may be collected is:

• Standard web server logs (IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, timestamps) — retained for security and performance purposes only
• Aggregated, anonymous analytics data if analytics are enabled (see Section 3)

2. Cookies

This site uses no first-party cookies. We do not use cookies for tracking, advertising, or personalisation. Third-party services embedded on this site (such as Google Fonts or a news API) may set their own cookies subject to their own privacy policies.

3. Third-Party Services

This site uses the following third-party services which may process data independently:

• Google Fonts — used to load typography. Google may log font requests. See Google Privacy Policy
• GNews API — used to fetch live news headlines. Requests are made client-side. See GNews Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense — this site may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You may opt out at Google Ad Settings. See Google Advertising Policy

4. How We Use Information

Any server log data collected is used solely for:

• Diagnosing technical issues and maintaining site performance
• Detecting and preventing malicious traffic or abuse
• Understanding aggregate traffic patterns (no individual tracking)

We do not sell, rent, or share any data with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

Server logs are retained for a maximum of 30 days and then deleted. We do not maintain any user databases or long-term personal data stores.

6. Children's Privacy

This site is a public health information resource and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children.

7. External Links

This site links to official external sources including WHO, CDC, ECDC, PAHO, and news organisations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information to them.

8. Your Rights

Since we do not collect personally identifiable information, there is no personal data stored about you to access, correct, or delete. If you have concerns about data processed by third-party services embedded on this site, please refer to those services' privacy policies directly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.