Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 28, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Spotbee (“Spotbee”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website.
It applies to users in the United States, the European Economic Area (EEA), and the United Kingdom (UK).
1. Who we are
Spotbee is a platform that helps parents and caregivers discover and review family-friendly places.
For data protection purposes, Spotbee is the data controller of your personal data.
Contact: spotbeemap@gmail.com
2. Information we collect
We only collect data necessary to provide and improve the service.
a. Information you provide
- Account information (email, login credentials)
- User content (reviews, ratings, saved places)
- Preferences (filters, location, accessibility needs)
b. Information collected automatically
- Usage data (searches, pages viewed, interactions)
- Device and browser information
- Approximate location (via IP or browser permissions)
We do not track your precise location continuously.
c. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies as described in our Cookies Policy, including essential, functional, and (where consent is required) analytics cookies.
3. How we use your data
- Provide and operate the website
- Enable features like search, map, and saved places
- Improve performance and user experience
- Maintain security and prevent abuse
- Communicate service-related information
We do not use data to profile children or sensitive characteristics.
4. Legal bases for processing
If you are in the EEA or UK:
- Contract — to provide requested services
- Legitimate interests — improve service and security
- Consent — for non-essential cookies and analytics
You can withdraw consent at any time via your settings.
5. Data retention
- Account data — while your account is active
- User content — until deleted or removed
- Functional cookies — up to 90 days
- Analytics data — short-term, then anonymised
6. Data sharing
We do not sell personal data.
We may share data with:
- Service providers (hosting, analytics)
- Legal authorities if required
We do not share your data with businesses unless you interact with them directly.
7. International transfers
Data may be transferred outside your country (including the US). We use safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where required.
8. Your rights
EEA / UK users can:
- Access and correct data
- Request deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent
US users may have similar rights depending on state laws.
9. Children’s data
Spotbee is designed for parents and caregivers. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children or track child-specific behavior.
10. Security
We use reasonable technical measures such as secure infrastructure and access controls. No system is completely secure, but we actively reduce risk.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy. If changes are material, we will notify users.
12. Contact
spotbeemap@gmail.comSimple summary (non-binding)
- We collect only what’s needed to run Spotbee
- We don’t track your child or follow you across the internet
- You control your data and privacy settings
- We comply with GDPR, UK GDPR, and US privacy laws