1. Introduction

Welcome to Pinly ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and mobile application (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account (email address, name, nickname)
• Create or edit pin-lists (places, notes, photos, audio recordings)
• Upload photos or audio files
• Interact with other users' content (saving guides, comparing lists)
• Contact us for support

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (device type, operating system, browser type)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• Location data (only when you grant permission for distance calculations)
• IP address and general location information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information from third-party services you use to authenticate with our Service (e.g., Google OAuth), including your name, email address, and profile picture.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Create and manage your account
• Process your requests and transactions
• Send you notifications about your account and activity
• Calculate distances and travel times when you grant location permission
• Enable social features (sharing guides, comparing lists, viewing profiles)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Public Information

When you create a pin-list and share it, the following information becomes publicly accessible:

• Your pin-list title, description, and places
• Your public username (if you set one)
• Your public profile information (if you have a public profile)

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Hosting and cloud storage providers (Vercel, Supabase)
• Authentication services (Google OAuth)
• Mapping and location services (Google Maps API, Google Places API)
• Payment processors (if applicable)
• Analytics providers

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Update: Update or correct your personal information through your account settings
• Delete: Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out: Opt-out of certain communications and data collection
• Location: Control location permissions through your device settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below or use the settings available in your account.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

10. Changes to This Privacy 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 "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: hi@pinly.co
Website: https://pinly.co