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Privacy Policy

This privacy notice describes how and why we collect, use, and store your information when you use our services available through our website

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that is provided upon account creation, and when you create content on our platform, such as when you submit a rating and/or review, and add places to your favorites. We may also collect location data to provide location-sensitive search results.

Personal Information

We collect the following personal information:

  • Email Address. Used for account creation, login, and Accuguide updates. Non essential emails from Accuguide can be stopped at any time.
  • Account Name. Used to publicly attribute your contributions to your account. This should not be your real name to protect your privacy
  • Profile Image. An public image used to personalize your account.

Application Data

We collect and store information about your interactions with our services:

User Reviews

Information about the reviews you submit, including the content of the review and/or the rating you provide.

Favorites

Information about the locations you add to your favorites. This data is stored privately and is only visible to you.

Location

We may optionally collect your location data to provide location-sensitive search results. This data is not stored and is only used during your active session to improve search relevance. You can choose to deny location access at any time through your browser settings.

How do we process your information?

We use your personal information and application data to provide our services and communicate with users regarding their accounts and any issues that they may encounter.

When and with whom do we share your personal information?

If location access is permitted by the user, location data (coordinates) will be passed to Google Cloud to provide location-sensitive search results. This data is not attributed to any other information you may provide to the platform. Location data passed to Google Cloud is handled by them in accordance with their privacy policy. We do not share any other personal information with any third parties, except as required by law or to protect our rights. Application data you create is publicly available across our website and is only linked to you via your account name (username)

Do we use cookies?

We only use cookies to store required information to keep you logged in to your account and save location data (if location access permitted) for the duration of the session. We do not use cookies for any other purpose.

How long do we keep your information?

We retain your information until you request to delete your account. You can request to delete your account at any time by contacting us.

How do we keep your information safe?

We take the security of your personal information seriously and use reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Authentication done through Google and subject to their privacy policy and data collection/usage practices.

We store all our data on Supabase, which is a secure database service that uses encryption and other security measures to protect your data. Please refer to their privacy policy for more information on how they handle your data.

Do we collect information from minors?

We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 18 years of age. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependent's use of the Services assuming that you do not use their personal information to use our services.

If we learn that personal information from users less than 18 years of age has been collected, we will deactivate the account and take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data from our records. If you become aware of any data we may have collected from children under age 18, please contact us.

Your rights

We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Questions

If you have any questions about this privacy notice or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us.

Please do not use our services if you do not agree with this privacy notice.

Last Updated: November 5, 2025