Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Wee Ones Welcome ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our service. We are committed to ensuring your privacy and protecting any personal information you share with us.
Information We Collect
Authentication Data
Through Payload CMS authentication services, we collect and store the following information for users who sign up to contribute reviews:
- Email addresses
- Authentication details
- Basic profile information
Location Data
Using OpenFreeMap tiles and MapLibre for mapping, we collect:
- Location searches
- Map interaction data
- Places you view or add
Geocoding Data
Using Photon geocoding service, we collect:
- Location search queries
- Geocoding requests
Usage Data
Through Simple Analytics, we collect anonymous usage data:
- Page views and user journeys
- Feature usage and interactions
- Browser types and device information
- Technical performance metrics
No personal data or IP addresses are stored
How We Use Your Information
To provide and maintain our service
To improve user experience
To analyze usage patterns and optimize our platform
To communicate important updates
To prevent fraud and ensure security
Data Storage
We store your data securely using:
Neon Database for structured data
Cloudflare R2 for file storage
Vercel's hosting infrastructure
Passwords are never stored in plain text. They are stored using secure industry standards, and we cannot access or retrieve your original password.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Payload CMS - For content management and user authentication
OpenFreeMap - For map tiles and mapping services
MapLibre - For map rendering and interaction
Photon - For geocoding and location search services
Simple Analytics - For privacy-friendly analytics (EU-based, no personal data collection)
Vercel - For hosting and infrastructure
Neon - For database services
Each of these services has their own privacy policy and data handling practices. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
Data Protection
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to our processing of your data
Receive a copy of your data
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@wee-ones-welcome.com.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the effective date.