Introduction

Midpoint Finder ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website midpointapp.netlify.app (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our Service. By using Midpoint Finder, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use Midpoint Finder, you enter location data (addresses, postcodes, or place names) to find meeting points. This information is sent directly to Google Maps for processing and is not stored on our servers.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see "Cookies" section below).

Third-Party Services

Google Maps

We use Google Maps API to process location searches and display maps. When you enter locations, this data is sent to Google for processing. Google's Privacy Policy applies to this data: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads

Analytics

We may use analytics services to understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect information about your use of the website and report trends without identifying individual visitors.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., dark mode setting).

Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements. These cookies may track your browsing habits across different websites.

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close the browser

Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights, including:

• Right to Access: You can request copies of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request restriction of processing of your personal data.
• Right to Object: You can object to processing of your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data to another organisation.

As we do not store personal data on our servers, most of these rights relate to data held by third-party services (Google). To exercise rights regarding Google's data collection, please visit: https://myaccount.google.com/

Data Retention

We do not store your location searches or personal data on our servers. Location data is processed in real-time by Google Maps and is not retained by us. Third-party services (Google) may retain data according to their own policies.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of data. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: oliver.lindars@gmail.com