Privacy Policy

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and authentication credentials. If you sign in with Google, we receive your basic profile information from Google.

Business Listing Information: If you claim or create a business listing, we collect business details including name, address, phone number, hours of operation, description, and any images you upload.

Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information when you use our service, including:

• Pages visited and features used
• Search queries and filter selections
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• IP address and approximate location
• Date and time of visits

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide Services: Operate and maintain the directory, process account registration, and enable business listings
• Improve Listings: Help businesses maintain accurate and up-to-date information
• Send Notifications: Communicate important updates about your account, listings, or our services
• Power AI Features: Provide AI-assisted content generation and business recommendations when you opt to use these features
• Analytics: Understand how users interact with our platform to improve the experience
• Security: Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or technical issues

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Public Business Listings: Business information you submit is displayed publicly on the directory
• Service Providers: We work with third-party companies that help us operate our service (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
• AI Service Providers: When you use AI features, your prompts are processed by our AI provider (OpenRouter) to generate responses
• Payment Processors: If you subscribe to a paid plan, payment information is handled by our payment processor (Polar)

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Freddy Beach Directory, our users, or others.

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function, including authentication and session management
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings like dark mode preference
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site to improve the experience

Managing Cookies: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect site functionality. You can also clear cookies at any time through your browser settings.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Secure authentication through Better Auth with OAuth providers
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls limiting who can view personal data
• Secure database hosting with regular backups

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining industry-standard protections.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Export: Request your data in a portable, machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the link in our emails

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@freddybeach.com
• Address: Freddy Beach Directory, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.