Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Last Updated: [Insert Date]

Locaddit respects your privacy. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

  • Search queries
  • Optional feedback or messages

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address (temporary, security-related)
  • Device and browser metadata
  • Usage logs (aggregated and anonymized)

Locaddit does not require accounts by default.

2. How We Use Information

We use data to:

  • Provide and improve search quality
  • Detect abuse and ensure security
  • Analyze aggregate usage patterns
  • Improve system performance and relevance

We do not sell personal data.

3. AI Processing & Vector Storage

  • Queries may be temporarily embedded into vector representations
  • Vector data is used for relevance matching, not identity profiling
  • Personal identifiers are not intentionally stored in long-term vector databases

4. Third-Party Content

Locaddit indexes and references publicly available content from third-party platforms. We do not control those platforms' privacy practices.

5. Data Retention

  • Query logs are retained only as long as necessary for system performance and security
  • Aggregated analytics may be retained indefinitely
  • No permanent personal profiles are created without explicit opt-in

6. Data Sharing

We may share data:

  • With service providers under strict confidentiality agreements
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect Locaddit, users, or the public

We do not share personal data for advertising purposes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access data associated with you
  • Request deletion
  • Object to certain processing activities

Requests can be sent to:

📧 privacy@locaddit.com

8. Security

We implement industry-standard safeguards, including:

  • Encryption in transit
  • Access controls
  • Monitoring for abuse or intrusion

No system is 100% secure, but we take protection seriously.

9. Children's Privacy

Locaddit is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with an updated effective date.

11. Contact

Privacy questions or concerns:

📧 privacy@locaddit.com