1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you use Locatr, we may collect:
- Email address (for account creation and authentication)
- Search queries (to provide place information)
- Usage preferences and settings
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our extension and visit our website:
- Usage statistics (number of searches, features used)
- Error logs and crash reports (to improve our service)
- Browser type and version (for compatibility)
- Website analytics (page views, user interactions, general location) - collected anonymously via Google Analytics
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and improve our place discovery services
- Authenticate your account and manage your subscription
- Send you important updates about the service
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Provide customer support when requested
3. Information Sharing
3.1 Third-Party Services
We integrate with the following third-party services:
- Google Maps API: To retrieve place information and reviews
- Firebase: For authentication and data storage
- Stripe: For payment processing (we don't store payment details)
- Google Analytics: To analyze website usage and improve user experience. We collect anonymized data including page views, user interactions, and general geographic location. IP addresses are anonymized and no personally identifiable information is shared with Google Analytics.
3.2 Data Sharing Limitations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights and prevent fraud
- With service providers who help us operate our service
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited access to personal data by our team
- Secure authentication mechanisms
5. Data Retention (UPDATED)
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services:
- Account information: Until you delete your account
- Activity logs: 30 days (reduced for GDPR compliance)
- Usage analytics: 2 years (anonymized)
- Payment records: As required by law (typically 7 years)
🛡️ GDPR Compliance Update
We do NOT store your search queries. For your privacy, we only track that a search was performed, not what you searched for.
- ✅ Search count: We track how many searches you perform
- ❌ Search content: We do NOT store what you search for
- ✅ Privacy first: No personal search terms are saved
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
7. Cookies and Local Storage
Locatr uses local storage and cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Maintain your authentication session
- Cache search results for better performance
- Analyze usage patterns (anonymized)
8. Children's Privacy
Locatr is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
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 to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.
10. 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 updated policy on our website
- Sending you an email notification
- Displaying a notice in the extension
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: