Privacy Policy

History Nearby ("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 use our website and mobile application (collectively, the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, organization name, state
• Location Data: Historical site information, descriptions, addresses, coordinates, images, and metadata you submit
• Payment Information: Billing details processed through Stripe (we do not store credit card numbers)
• Communications: Messages sent through support tickets or contact forms

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Service
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Location Information: Geographic location from mobile devices (with your permission)
• Cookies and Tracking: Session cookies, analytics data, and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Create and manage your account
• Process payments and subscriptions
• Display your historical locations to app users
• Send administrative communications and updates
• Respond to support requests and customer service inquiries
• Analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Public Information

Historical location information you submit (names, descriptions, addresses, coordinates, images) is publicly displayed in our mobile app and may be visible to all users.

3.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers:

• Supabase: Database and authentication services
• Stripe: Payment processing
• Vercel: Hosting and infrastructure
• Google Maps: Mapping and geocoding services
• Anthropic (Claude AI): AI-powered location research and content generation

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. Historical location data you've contributed may remain publicly accessible unless specifically requested for removal.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Object: Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@historynearbyapp.com

7. Children's Privacy

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

8. International Users

Our Service is operated in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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