Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name and email address during registration
• Location information (city, state/province, country)
• Geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude)
• Profile information you choose to provide

1.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our service:

• IP address and location information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Device information
• Referral sources

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Process your registration and manage your account
• Send you important updates and notifications
• Provide location-based features
• Improve our service and develop new features
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our service, such as email delivery services.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Password hashing using bcrypt
• Secure database connections
• Regular security audits
• Limited access to personal data
• Secure email transmission

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our service and comply with legal obligations. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our service
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

8. Third-Party Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services:

• Google Places API for location services
• SMTP2Go for email delivery
• Bootstrap CDN for styling

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: