Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how ShowerMap collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
Last updated: September 17, 2025
Quick Overview
What We Collect:
- • Contact info when you reach out to us
- • Reviews and facility updates you submit
- • Basic website usage data
- • Location data only when you choose to share it
What We Don't Do:
- • We don't sell your personal information
- • We don't track you across other websites
- • We don't require accounts to use ShowerMap
- • We don't share data except as described below
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
Contact Forms
Name, email, and message content when you contact us or report facilities.
Facility Information
Details about shower locations you submit, including addresses and facility conditions.
Reviews and Ratings
Comments and ratings you choose to share about facilities (displayed publicly without personal info).
Information We Collect Automatically
Website Usage Data
Pages you visit, time spent on site, and how you interact with our features.
Device Information
Browser type, operating system, screen size (to improve mobile experience).
Location Data
Only when you explicitly allow location access for finding nearby facilities.
Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal cookies to improve your experience:
How We Use Your Information
Provide Our Service
- • Display shower facility information
- • Show your reviews to help other users
- • Process facility updates and corrections
- • Respond to your questions and support requests
Improve ShowerMap
- • Understand which features are most helpful
- • Fix bugs and technical issues
- • Develop new features based on user needs
- • Keep our facility information accurate
Safety and Security
- • Verify facility information for accuracy
- • Prevent spam and abuse
- • Protect against security threats
- • Maintain community standards
Legal Requirements
- • Comply with applicable laws
- • Respond to legal requests
- • Protect our rights and users' safety
- • Investigate potential violations
When We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information to anyone.
We only share information in the limited situations described below.
Public Reviews and Ratings
Reviews and ratings you submit are displayed publicly to help other users. We never display your email or contact information with reviews.
Service Providers
We work with trusted companies that help us operate ShowerMap (website hosting, email services, analytics). These providers can only use your information to help us provide our service.
Legal Requirements
We may share information when required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of our users and the public.
Business Transfers
If ShowerMap is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You would be notified of any such change.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access.
Technical Security:
- • SSL encryption for all data transmission
- • Secure cloud hosting infrastructure
- • Regular security updates and monitoring
- • Access controls and authentication
Operational Security:
- • Limited staff access to personal data
- • Privacy training for team members
- • Regular security assessments
- • Incident response procedures
However, no internet service can guarantee 100% security. We encourage you to protect your own privacy by being cautious about what personal information you share online.
Your Privacy Rights
Access and Control Your Data
Request Your Data:
Get a copy of the personal information we have about you
Correct Your Data:
Update or fix any incorrect information
Delete Your Data:
Request deletion of your personal information
Object to Processing:
Ask us to stop using your information for certain purposes
Cookie and Tracking Controls
• Browser Settings: Block or delete cookies through your browser
• Analytics Opt-out: Use Google Analytics opt-out tools
• Location Services: Disable location sharing in your browser
• Do Not Track: We respect Do Not Track signals when possible
How Long We Keep Your Information
We keep your information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
Contact Information:
Until you request deletion or 5 years of no contact
Website Usage Data:
2 years for analytics, then anonymized or deleted
Public Reviews:
Kept indefinitely for community benefit, but anonymized
Legal Records:
As required by law (typically 7 years)
Special Considerations
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.
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.
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. Contact us to exercise these rights.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:
- We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- We'll notify you of significant changes on our website
- For major changes, we may send additional notifications
- Continued use of ShowerMap means you accept the updated policy
Questions About Privacy
Get in Touch
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, we're here to help.
Email: privacy@showermap.com
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Question
Response Time: 5-7 business days
You can also use our contact form and select - Privacy/Data Protection - as your inquiry type.