Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 27, 2025

1. Introduction

PlaygroundAtlas ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website PlaygroundAtlas.com (the "Website"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

  • IP address and general location information
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website or source
  • Device type and screen resolution
  • Date and time of visits

2.2 Local Storage and Preferences

We use your browser's local storage to remember your preferences, such as your dark mode setting. This information is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

2.3 Third-Party Cookies

While we do not set our own cookies, third-party services we use (such as Google Analytics and advertising networks) may set cookies on your device to provide their services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
  • To analyze website usage and optimize user experience
  • To display relevant advertisements
  • To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To communicate with you regarding website updates or issues

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our website, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our website. We use this information to improve our website and services. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit our website, not your name or other personally identifying information.

4.2 Advertising Partners

We may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. These advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests
  • Measure advertisement effectiveness
  • Provide aggregate reporting to advertisers

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

4.3 Google Maps

We use Google Maps to display playground locations and provide mapping functionality. When you interact with embedded maps, Google may collect information as described in their privacy policy.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist in website operations (analytics, advertising, hosting)
  • When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • In connection with a business transfer or merger
  • With your explicit consent

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • The right to access information we hold about you
  • The right to correct inaccurate information
  • The right to request deletion of your information
  • The right to opt out of certain data processing activities
  • The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

9. International Users

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

10. Managing Your Privacy Settings

You can control your privacy settings in several ways:

  • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to control how third-party cookies are handled
  • Third-party opt-outs: You can opt out of targeted advertising through industry opt-out pages
  • Local storage: You can clear your browser's local storage to remove saved preferences

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" above.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@playgroundatlas.com
  • Website: Contact form on PlaygroundAtlas.com