Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Sizzle LA. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect

1. Location Data

When you use the "Find My Location" feature, we request access to your device's location. This information is used solely to:

• Display your current location on the map
• Help you find nearby places of interest

Location data is not stored on our servers and is only used during your active session.

2. Form Submissions

When you submit a place suggestion through our form, we collect:

• Place name and type
• Your comments or description
• Your email address (optional)

This information is used solely to review and potentially add suggested places to our map.

3. Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects:

• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Device type and browser information
• General geographic location (city/region level)
• User interactions (button clicks, filter usage, etc.)

This data is anonymized and aggregated. We use it to improve the user experience and understand which features are most popular.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and browser local storage to:

• Remember your cookie consent preferences
• Store your favorite places (saved locally in your browser)
• Enable Google Analytics tracking (if you accept cookies)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and improve our map services
• Understand user preferences and usage patterns
• Respond to place suggestions and feedback
• Analyze site performance and user engagement

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and user behavior tracking
• Formspree: For processing form submissions
• Esri/ArcGIS: For map tiles and neighborhood data

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of information.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

• Using secure HTTPS connections
• Not storing sensitive personal information
• Limiting access to submitted form data

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Decline location permissions
• Opt out of cookies (though this may limit functionality)
• Clear your favorites data from your browser's local storage
• Request deletion of any form submissions you've made

Cookie Management

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by clearing the cookie consent stored on our site.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through the suggestion form on our main page.

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