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.