Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Welcome to Self Service Car Wash Finder ("we," "our," or "us"). By using our website, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Information you provide directly: This includes search inputs, reviews, feedback, and any optional fields such as name, email address, city, and state.
- Information collected automatically: When you use our site, we automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring URLs, and pages visited.
- Metadata associated with submissions: For review and feedback forms, we may also collect your IP address and browser user agent to help detect and prevent spam or abuse.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
- Display user-submitted reviews and feedback (with optional attribution)
- Prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
- Communicate with you, including sending optional verification emails
- Analyze and understand how our site is used
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Information Sharing
We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following situations:
- With service providers who help us operate and maintain our site (e.g., hosting or email delivery)
- When required by law or legal process
- When you give us explicit consent (e.g., to publish your name with a review)
We do not share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Retention & Security
We retain user-submitted reviews and associated data for as long as necessary to operate the website. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain your browsing session
- Understand how visitors use our site
- Improve the overall user experience
You can adjust cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. User Rights and Control
You may:
- Request deletion of any review or feedback you've submitted
- Request removal of your email or personal information
- Decline to provide an email address or other identifying information when submitting content
To make a request, email us at hello@selfcarwashfinder.com.
7. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to external websites or embedded services (e.g., Google Maps). These services operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them before interacting.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 hello@selfcarwashfinder.com