Privacy policy

Last updated: 18 September 2026

Earthquake World (“we”) operates earthquakeworld.online. We keep personal data to a minimum.

Data we process

The live map is generated in your browser. We do not require an account. Server logs (IP address, user agent, requested URL, time) may be stored by the hosting stack for security and uptime. Language preference can be stored in a cookie (eqw_lang).

Earthquake data

Seismic events are fetched from USGS public feeds. We do not sell quake data. Attribution remains with USGS.

Cookies and ads

Essential cookies remember language. If Google AdSense is enabled, Google may set advertising cookies and process identifiers as described in Google’s policies. You can control ads via Google ad settings. See also our cookie policy.

Google AdSense

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings.

Contact

For privacy questions about this site, use the contact details published in Google Search Console / site ownership records for earthquakeworld.online.