Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2025
Welcome to SunSeekr ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a positive experience when using our app. SunSeekr Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
Our app is designed with privacy in mind. We collect:
- Anonymous Usage Data: We use Google Analytics to collect information on how users interact with the app — such as session duration, page views, and features used. This data is collected in an aggregated and anonymized form.
- Location Data: With your permission, we access your device location to show sunny spots near you. This data is used only while you're using the app and is not stored on our servers.
- Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email address and any profile information you choose to provide.
- Saved Preferences: We store your favorite locations and preferences locally on your device and in your account if you're signed in.
- Business Information: For businesses that choose to list with us, we collect business name, address, contact details, and other information relevant to the listing.
- Event Information: For businesses posting events, we collect event details, timing, and promotional information.
- Payment Information: For verified venue listings, payment information is processed securely through Stripe, our payment processor. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.
We do not collect:
- Personal location history or tracking data
- Personal information from users who are simply browsing without an account
- Device identifiers beyond what's necessary for app functionality
2. How We Use Your Information
The data we collect helps us to:
- Understand how the app is used
- Improve user experience
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Process business listings and subscriptions
- Inform future feature development
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell any data to third parties.
We only share data with:
- Service Providers: Who support analytics, product improvement, and payment processing
- Legal Authorities: If required by law
- Business Entities: In case of a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer
4. Cookies and Local Storage
We use cookies and local storage to enhance your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the app to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand app usage
- Preference Storage: We use local storage to remember your settings, favorite locations, and recent searches
- Cache Storage: Venue data is temporarily cached to improve performance
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect app functionality.
5. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard the data we collect. This includes using secure HTTPS connections, encryption for sensitive data, and ensuring proper access controls to our databases.
6. Data Retention
We retain data for as long as necessary to provide our services:
- Account data: Until you delete your account
- Analytics data: 26 months
- Business listings: Until the business requests removal
- Cached data: 30 minutes to 24 hours depending on the type
7. Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws, you have certain rights regarding your data:
- Access: You can request access to your personal data
- Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate data
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your data
- Restriction: You can request that we restrict processing of your data
- Objection: You can object to our processing of your data
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@sunseekr.com.
8. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your location. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable laws.
9. Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
11. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please reach out:
📧 support@sunseekr.com
Last Updated: June 2025
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