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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 29, 2024

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how BettrMaps ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our web application at bettrmaps.com.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account Information:

  • Email address (required for registration)
  • Password (encrypted and securely stored)

Usage Data:

  • Search history (addresses and locations you search)
  • User preferences (map opacity, search radius settings)
  • Interaction data (features you use, clicks, searches)

Analytics Data:

  • General search patterns (zip codes and cities searched, not specific street addresses)
  • Your approximate location based on IP address (city and state only)
  • Session information (login frequency, session duration)
  • Technical issues and errors encountered
  • Performance data (load times, slow operations)
  • Feature usage patterns (which tools and settings you use)

This analytics data helps us understand how the Service is used and improve reliability and performance.

Automatically Collected Information

Technical Data:

  • IP address (for geolocation and security)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Session data and cookies
  • Log data (timestamps, errors, performance metrics)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

1. Service Delivery

  • Providing demographic data visualization
  • Saving your search history for easy access
  • Remembering your preferences across sessions

2. Account Management

  • Creating and maintaining your user account
  • Authenticating your login
  • Sending password reset emails

3. Security

  • Detecting and preventing unauthorized access
  • Protecting against fraud and abuse
  • Enforcing our Terms of Service

4. Analytics and Improvement

  • Analyzing usage patterns to improve features
  • Identifying and fixing technical issues and errors
  • Understanding which features are most valuable to users
  • Improving performance and reliability
  • Making data-driven decisions about product development

Data Storage and Security

Where Your Data is Stored

  • Authentication Data: Stored securely with Supabase (SOC 2 Type II certified)
  • User Preferences: Stored in our PostgreSQL database hosted by Supabase
  • Search History: Stored in our PostgreSQL database hosted by Supabase

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Encryption at rest for sensitive data
  • Row Level Security (RLS) policies ensuring users can only access their own data
  • Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
  • Regular security audits and updates

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process data:

Supabase - Authentication & Database
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Mapbox - Maps
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U.S. Census Bureau - Demographic Data
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Vercel - Hosting & Analytics
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Google Analytics - Usage Analytics
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We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our service. Google may collect data about your visit including pages viewed, time spent, and device information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: View all data we have about you
  • Correction: Update or correct your information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
  • Export: Download a copy of your data
  • Opt-Out: Stop receiving emails (except essential account notifications)

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

Email: legal@bettrmaps.com

Disclaimer

The demographic data displayed in our application comes from the U.S. Census Bureau and other public sources. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this data. This data should be used for informational purposes only and not for making critical decisions without verification.