Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Playground Explorers ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Contact information (name, email address) when you contact us or sign up for newsletters
• Playground submissions including descriptions, photos, and location information
• Reviews and ratings you submit for playgrounds
• Any other information you choose to provide through forms or communications

Information Collected Automatically

• Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
• Usage data (pages viewed, time spent on pages, clicks, search queries)
• IP address and approximate geographic location (city/state level)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Location Information

With your permission, we may access your device's location services to show you nearby playgrounds and calculate distances. You can disable location services at any time through your device settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our services
• To show you relevant playgrounds based on your location
• To process and display your submitted content (reviews, photos)
• To send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To improve our website and services
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:

• Public Content: Reviews, ratings, and photos you submit are publicly visible
• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition
• Aggregated Data: We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information publicly

5. Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• Google Maps: For displaying maps and location services
• Google Places: For displaying business information and reviews
• Analytics Services: To understand website usage patterns

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for use by parents and guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information from our systems.

8. Your Rights and Choices

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Location: Disable location services through your device settings
• Cookies: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Provide relevant content and features
• Analyze and improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (which we do not do).