Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Contact information when you reach out to us through our contact form
• Facility information you submit, including addresses and descriptions
• Reviews and ratings you choose to share about facilities

Information Collected Automatically

• Pages you visit and time spent on our site
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• IP address and general geographic location
• Referring website and how you found us
• Location data only when you explicitly allow it for finding nearby facilities

2. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site.

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website is transmitted to and stored by Google. Google may use this data to contextualize and personalize ads in its advertising network.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, visit https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

3. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at https://www.google.com/settings/ads. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting https://www.aboutads.info/choices.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. You can review how Google manages data in its ads products at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep the website functioning properly (essential cookies)
• Understand how visitors use our site (analytics cookies via Google Analytics)
• Display relevant advertisements (advertising cookies via Google AdSense)
• Remember your preferences (preference cookies)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve our service
• To display shower facility information and user reviews
• To respond to your questions and support requests
• To understand how our site is used and improve user experience
• To display relevant advertisements
• To prevent spam and abuse
• To comply with legal requirements

6. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We only share information in the following limited situations:

• Public reviews and ratings are displayed to help other users (without your contact information)
• With service providers who help us operate ShowerMap (hosting, analytics)
• With advertising partners (Google AdSense) as described above
• When required by law or to protect safety
• In connection with a business transfer or acquisition

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, theft, and unauthorized access. We use SSL encryption for data transmission and secure hosting infrastructure. However, no internet service can guarantee 100% security.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of analytics tracking and personalized advertising
• Disable location sharing in your browser

9. Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Contact information is retained until you request deletion or after 5 years of no contact. Website usage data is retained for 2 years, then anonymized or deleted.

10. Children's Privacy

ShowerMap is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. International Users

ShowerMap is based in the United States. If you're using our service from another country, your information may be transferred to and stored in the US. By using ShowerMap, you consent to this transfer.

12. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request deletion. To exercise these rights, please contact us.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made. Continued use of ShowerMap means you accept the updated policy.

14. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please visit our Contact page.