Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 29, 2024

1. Information We Collect

When you use WhatsMyGrid.com, we collect the following information:

  • Location Data: Your GPS coordinates when you use the "Detect My Location" feature
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed
  • Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to track site usage and performance
  • Technical Data: Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide GPS coordinate conversion services
  • Improve our website functionality and user experience
  • Analyze usage patterns and site performance
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Processing Legal Basis

Under GDPR, we process your data based on:

  • Consent: For location data and analytics cookies
  • Legitimate Interest: For site functionality and improvement
  • Legal Obligation: When required by law

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share data with:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics (anonymized data)
  • Replit: Our hosting provider for site functionality
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law enforcement or legal process

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for:

  • Location data: Not stored permanently (processed in real-time only)
  • Analytics data: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics standard)
  • Technical logs: Up to 12 months

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Withdraw Consent: Remove consent for data processing

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside the European Economic Area. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

10. Changes to This 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 and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your rights, contact us:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.