Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 26, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to BulkLocationFinder. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our postal code radius finder tool.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

  • Search Queries: When you search for postal codes, we temporarily process your queries to provide results
  • Location Data: If you use the "Find My Location" feature, we access your GPS coordinates (only with your explicit permission)

2. Automatically Collected Information

  • Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site (page views, time on site, browser type)
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
  • Cookies: We use essential cookies for site functionality and analytics

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain our service
  • To process your search queries and display results
  • To improve our website's functionality and user experience
  • To analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
  • To detect and prevent technical issues

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage statistics
  • OpenStreetMap/Nominatim: For geocoding and postal code data
  • Overpass API: For comprehensive location data
  • Leaflet.js: For interactive map visualization

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Storage and Security

  • No User Accounts: We don't require registration, so we don't store user credentials
  • Temporary Processing: Search queries are processed in real-time and not stored permanently
  • Location Data: GPS coordinates used for "Find My Location" are not stored on our servers
  • Security Measures: We use HTTPS encryption and industry-standard security practices

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the information we collect about you
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of analytics tracking (via browser settings or ad blockers)
  • Disable location services in your browser
  • Clear cookies and local storage

Cookies Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (theme preference)
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics for understanding site usage

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

International Users

BulkLocationFinder is accessible globally. If you're accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where we operate.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through:

Website: https://bulklocationfinder.com