Privacy Policy
How we protect and handle your information
Our Commitment to Privacy
At ParkGuide, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service. We value transparency and want you to understand exactly how your data is handled.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
- Name and contact details when you create an account
- Email address for account management and communications
- Profile information that you choose to provide
Usage Information
- How you interact with our service
- Parks you view or save
- Search queries and filters you use
- Device information and IP address
Location Information
- Approximate location (with your permission) to show nearby parks
- Geographic regions you search for
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide our service:
- Show you parks and recreational areas near your location
- Save your favorite parks and preferences
- Process and manage your account
- Improve our service:
- Understand how users interact with our platform
- Fix issues and improve features
- Develop new services based on user needs
- Communicate with you:
- Send important service updates and notifications
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Provide information about features or services you might be interested in (with your consent)
How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These include:
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and testing
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Employee training on data protection
- Monitoring systems for detecting and preventing security breaches
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We continuously work to improve our security practices.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Information: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
- Restriction: You can ask us to restrict the processing of your information.
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Objection: You can object to our processing of your information in certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email:privacy@parkguide.example.com
Mail: ParkGuide Privacy Office, 123 Park Avenue, Example City, EX 12345
Last updated: April 29, 2025