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.