Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Where Is My Alcohol ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our service.

Information We Collect

Location Data

Our service requests access to your device's location to find nearby liquor stores. This location data is:

• Only collected when you explicitly grant permission
• Used solely to search for nearby stores
• Sent to Google Places API for store search
• Not stored permanently on our servers
• Not shared with third parties except as required for the service

Technical Information

We may collect technical information such as:

• Browser type and version
• Device type
• IP address (for security and service optimization)
• Error logs (for debugging and service improvement)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide store location services
• Improve service performance and reliability
• Debug technical issues
• Monitor and prevent abuse

Third-Party Services

Google Places API

We use Google Places API to search for nearby stores. Your location data is sent to Google's servers for this purpose. Google's use of this data is governed by their Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

Location data is not permanently stored. It is only used transiently to process your search request. Error logs and technical data may be retained for up to 30 days for debugging purposes.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Revoke location permissions at any time through your browser settings
• Request information about data we've collected (if any)
• Request deletion of any personal data

Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our GitHub repository.