Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information about you when you use our website and services (collectively, "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information you provide directly to us and information we collect automatically when you use our Services.

A. Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your display name, email address, and authentication credentials (such as password or social login tokens from Google/Facebook). You may also optionally provide a photo URL.
• User-Generated Content: We collect content you submit to the Services, such as reviews, ratings, comments, suggestions, and images you upload.
• Communications: If you contact us via the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.

B. Information We Collect Automatically

We also automatically collect certain information when you use our services, including:

• Log and Usage Data: Such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and information about your use of our Services, like pages visited and features used.
• Location Data: With your permission, we may collect your device's geolocation to provide location-based services, such as sorting locations by distance.
• Information Collected by Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies: We use tracking technologies, like cookies, to collect information about your browsing activities. This helps us understand how you interact with our site and improve your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services.
• Create and manage your account and profile.
• Display your user-generated content, such as reviews, to other users.
• Communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries and sending you newsletters if you have subscribed.
• Personalize your experience, such as showing you nearby locations.
• Protect against misuse and spam using services like Google reCAPTCHA.
• Analyze usage and trends to improve our Services.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information about you in the following circumstances:

• With the Public: Your display name, profile photo, and any content you post (like reviews and images) are public and can be viewed by anyone.
• With Third-Party Service Providers: We use third-party vendors to perform services on our behalf, such as cloud hosting (Firebase), analytics (Google Analytics), email delivery (Mailgun), and payment processing for donations (Buy Me a Coffee). These providers have access to your information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if we believe that disclosure is in accordance with, or required by, any applicable law, regulation, or legal process.

4. Your Rights and Choices

• Account Information: You may update or correct your account information at any time by logging into your profile page.
• Data Export and Deletion: You can export a copy of your data or request the deletion of your account and associated data from your profile page.
• Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of our services.
• Geolocation: You can prevent your device from sharing location information at any time through your device’s operating system settings.

5. Third-Party Services

Our services may contain links to other websites and services. Any information you provide to a third-party site is provided directly to them and is subject to their own policies governing privacy and security. We are not responsible for the content or privacy and security practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to learn about their privacy and security policies before providing them with information.

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): For database, authentication, and file storage. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Google Analytics & reCAPTCHA: For website analytics and spam protection. Learn how Google uses data here.
• OpenWeatherMap & Google Places API: For location and weather data.
• Mailgun: For sending transactional emails.
• Buy Me a Coffee: For processing donations.

6. Changes to this Policy

We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy and, in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our contact form.