FindNearCity ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website findnearcity.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.
1. Information We Collect
Location Data
When you use FindNearCity, we may request access to your device's geolocation to center the map on your current position. This data is processed locally in your browser and is not sent to or stored on our servers. You can deny location access and manually search for a location instead.
Local Storage
We use your browser's localStorage to save your preferences (language, dark mode, favorites, cached search results). This data stays on your device and is never transmitted to us.
Analytics & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
2. Third-Party Services
FindNearCity uses the following third-party services:
- TomTom — for place search, routing, and traffic data. TomTom Privacy Policy
- OpenStreetMap / CARTO — for map tiles. OSM Privacy Policy
- Open-Meteo — for weather, air quality, pollen, and UV index data. Your coordinates are sent to retrieve local data but no personal information is shared or stored. Open-Meteo Terms
- Google AdSense — for advertising. Google Privacy Policy
- Nominatim (OpenStreetMap) — for geocoding searches. No personal data is shared beyond the search query.
3. Cookies
FindNearCity itself does not set tracking cookies. However, third-party services (Google AdSense, map tile providers) may set cookies. When you first visit the site, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept all cookies or only essential ones.
4. Data Retention
We do not store any personal data on servers. All user data (favorites, preferences, cached results) is stored locally in your browser and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings.
5. Children's Privacy
FindNearCity is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
6. Your Rights
Since all data is stored locally in your browser, you have full control over it. You can clear your data at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage for findnearcity.org.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
8. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit our contact page.