Legal/Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Summary

EbolaOutbreak2026.net is a public Ebola outbreak 2026 map and information site. You can use the site without creating an account. We collect limited technical and usage information to operate the site, remember optional preferences, understand performance, and keep the service secure.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide

We do not require registration, login, or user profiles. If you contact us by email, we may receive your email address, name if provided, and the contents of your message. Please do not send private medical information, patient records, or emergency reports through this website.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the site, we or our service providers may collect limited technical information, such as:

  • IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and approximate region derived from IP address
  • Pages viewed, referring page, timestamps, and basic interaction events
  • Performance, error, security, and abuse-prevention logs
  • Cookie consent choice and optional map preference settings

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate, maintain, secure, and debug EbolaOutbreak2026.net
  • Display the Ebola map 2026 and remember optional map preferences when you allow functional cookies
  • Understand site usage, performance, and content quality
  • Respond to messages you send us
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect the site from misuse

3. Cookies

Essential cookie

We use an essential consent cookie, currently named hvm_cookie_consent, to remember whether you accepted or rejected optional cookies.

Functional cookie

If you accept optional cookies, the site may store map display preferences such as filters and layer choices. These preferences do not store search terms, exact map coordinates, selected cases, or browsing history.

Analytics and hosting data

We may use privacy-conscious analytics and hosting logs to understand traffic, errors, and performance. These tools may process technical identifiers such as IP address and browser information.

4. Public Health Sources and External Links

Our pages link to external sources such as WHO, CDC, public health agencies, and news organizations. Those websites are operated by third parties and have their own privacy practices. We are not responsible for their content, security, or privacy policies.

5. Sharing Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with service providers that help us host, secure, analyze, or maintain the site. We may also disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of the site, users, or the public.

6. Data Security and Retention

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information we process. No internet service can guarantee perfect security. We keep information only as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law or security needs.

7. Your Choices and Rights

You can reject optional cookies through the cookie notice. You can also clear cookies in your browser. Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or objection regarding personal information we hold about you.

To make a privacy request, contact us using the email below. We may need enough information to verify and process your request.

8. Children's Privacy

This site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the site, data practices, or legal requirements change. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

10. Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact us:

EbolaOutbreak2026.net

Email: privacy@ebolaoutbreak2026.net

Website: https://ebolaoutbreak2026.net