Privacy Policy

Last updated: [DATE]. This Privacy Policy explains what EmberSpots collects, why, and your choices.

1. What We Collect

Data	Why
Account info (email, name)	To create/manage your account
Comments, ratings, photos, videos you submit	To display your reviews to other users
Payment info	Processed by Stripe — EmberSpots never stores your card number
Saved/favorited venues	To personalize your experience
Usage data (pages visited, device type)	Analytics, improving the Service
Approximate location (if permitted)	To show nearby venues

2. How We Use It

To operate and improve the Service, process payments, personalize rankings and recommendations, respond to support requests, and comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing

We share data with: payment processors (Stripe), hosting/infrastructure providers, analytics providers, and law enforcement when legally required. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. User Content Is Public

Comments, ratings, photos, and videos you post are visible to all visitors of the Service. Don't post anything you don't want public.

5. Your Choices

Access, correct, or delete your account data by contacting [CONTACT EMAIL]
California residents: you have rights under the CCPA to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information (EmberSpots does not sell personal information)
You can cancel your Premium subscription at any time through Stripe's customer portal

6. Cookies

We use cookies/local storage for login sessions, saved preferences, and analytics. [Add a cookie consent banner if serving EU/UK visitors.]

7. Data Retention

We retain account and content data for as long as your account is active, plus a reasonable period after deletion requests to comply with legal/financial recordkeeping requirements.

8. Children's Privacy

EmberSpots is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.

9. Changes

We may update this Policy and will post the new version here with an updated date.

10. Contact

Questions about this Policy: [CONTACT EMAIL]