Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 30, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Mapela is designed to respect your privacy. We collect minimal personal information. The primary data we rely on is your location data only when you explicitly choose to use the "Find Deals Near Me" functionality. This location data is processed locally within your browser to sort nearby restaurants and is never permanently stored on our servers.

2. How We Use Information

Any analytics or usage data we collect is utilized strictly to improve the Mapela experience, ensure the platform operates smoothly, and help us curate better local deal aggregations for our specific communities. We do not sell your personal data to third-party ad networks.

3. Cookies & Local Storage

We use standard browser local storage and essential cookies to remember your preferences (such as your chosen search radius) so you don't have to repeatedly enter them. You can clear these at any time via your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Maps

Mapela utilizes open-source mapping services (like Leaflet and OpenStreetMap) to render our restaurant interfaces. Your interactions with the map itself are governed by the privacy policies of those respective open-source providers.

5. Contact Us

If you have questions about how we handle your data, please reach out via our Contact Page.