Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Fun With Kids Guide (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website funwithkidsguide.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Email address — when you sign up for our newsletter, create an account, or contact us.
• Business information — when you submit or claim a listing, we collect your business name, address, phone number, website, and description.
• Account information — when you create an account via Clerk, we store your user ID, email, and name.
• Usage data — page views, listing clicks, and general analytics (collected anonymously via standard web analytics tools).

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our directory service
• To manage your account and business listings
• To send you newsletter updates (only with your consent)
• To process payments for enhanced listings via Stripe
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• To improve our website and user experience

4. We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Period. Your data is used solely to provide and improve the Fun With Kids Guide service.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Clerk — authentication and account management
• Supabase — database hosting and storage
• Stripe — payment processing for enhanced listings
• Google Maps — map display (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you signed in. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal data
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Request data portability
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@funwithkidsguide.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain your account and listing data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion at any time. Analytics data is retained in aggregate, anonymized form indefinitely.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is directed at parents and guardians, not children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@funwithkidsguide.com.