Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 15th May 2025
Welcome to Pubbers (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.
1. Information We Collect
a. Account Information
When you sign up or log in, we collect your username and any details associated with your account (e.g., email address if applicable).
b. Location Data
With your permission, we collect your geolocation (latitude and longitude) to:
- Help associate pubs with your location.
- Enable location-based pub search or suggestions.
c. Pub Ratings & Interactions
We record your ratings, reviews, and any pubs you interact with.
d. Usage Data
We may collect anonymized analytics such as page views and click events to improve the site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Allow you to rate and interact with pubs.
- Prevent editing conflicts using temporary “locks.”
- Improve location-based features (e.g., suggesting nearby pubs).
- Monitor and enhance the website's functionality and performance.
We do not sell your data or use it for targeted advertising.
3. How We Store & Protect Your Data
- Data is stored securely using standard encryption practices.
- Location data is stored only as needed and may be anonymized or deleted after use.
- We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.
4. Sharing of Data
We may share your data only if:
- Required by law or legal process.
- Necessary to detect or prevent fraud or abuse.
- You explicitly consent to it (e.g., in a future feature that publishes public profiles or reviews).
5. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., EU or California), you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data.
- Correct or delete your data.
- Withdraw consent for location tracking at any time via your browser.
- File a complaint with a data protection authority.
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies for basic session management. You can control cookies via your browser settings.
7. Third-Party Services
If we use third-party services (e.g., map APIs, analytics), those services may collect additional information. Their use is subject to their own privacy policies.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact us at:
martinjhiggins.co.uk