Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 30, 2026
WarWatch.World ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you visit warwatch.world, how it is used, and your rights regarding that information.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit this website, our hosting infrastructure and third-party services may automatically collect:
- IP address (truncated/anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Date and time of visit
This information is used to understand aggregate site usage and improve the service. It is not used to identify individual users.
1.2 Information You Provide
WarWatch.World does not require account creation or registration. We do not collect names, email addresses, or other personal information unless you voluntarily contact us (e.g., via GitHub issues).
1.3 AI Analyst Chat
Messages sent through the AI Analyst chat feature are transmitted to Anthropic's Claude API to generate responses. Chat messages are not stored on our servers. Please review Anthropic's Privacy Policy for information on how they handle API inputs.
2. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled. No personal data is stored.
Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
This site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet. For more information, see Google's Advertising Policies.
3. Third-Party Services
WarWatch.World integrates the following third-party services, each with their own privacy practices:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Advertising | Google Privacy |
| Anthropic Claude API | AI chat responses | Anthropic Privacy |
| NewsAPI.org | Conflict news data | NewsAPI Privacy |
| CartoDB / CARTO | Map tile hosting | CARTO Privacy |
| Vercel | Hosting & infrastructure | Vercel Privacy |
4. Data Retention
We do not store personal data on our servers. Server access logs maintained by our hosting provider (Vercel) are retained in accordance with Vercel's data retention policies. AI Analyst chat sessions are not logged or retained by WarWatch.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including access to, correction of, or deletion of personal data we hold. Since WarWatch does not collect personal data beyond what is noted above, most such requests will relate to data held by our third-party service providers. Please contact them directly using the links in Section 3.
For EU/EEA users: you may also contact your local Data Protection Authority.
6. Children's Privacy
WarWatch.World is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. This site covers conflict and security topics that may not be suitable for young audiences.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact
For privacy-related questions, please open a GitHub issue with the label "privacy".