Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 18th December 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how waterparksnearbyby.me (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you use our Water Parks Directory website and related services (the “Service”). This policy is intended to comply with applicable United States privacy laws and reflect our commitment to data minimization and user privacy.
1. Overview and Privacy Principles
Our directory is designed to help users discover water parks across the United States. We operate under the following core privacy principles:
- We do not collect or store personal identity information
- We do not create user accounts
- We do not sell or share personal data
- We store user preferences locally on the user’s device, not on our servers
- We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate and improve the Service
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Location Information
We may obtain approximate location information in the following ways:
- IP-based location data (e.g., city, state, or region)
- Location information you voluntarily enter (such as a city, state, or ZIP code)
This location data: - Is not precise (no GPS-level tracking) - Is not linked to any identifiable individual - Is used solely to improve search relevance and local content
2.2 Cookies and Local Storage
We use cookies and similar browser storage technologies strictly for functional purposes.
- Cookies may store:
- Display preferences
- Filter selections
- Language or regional settings
- These cookies are:
- Stored on your device
- Not used to identify you
- Not stored or reconstructed centrally
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
2.3 Analytics and Page Visits
We track aggregated page visit information to understand how the directory is used.
- We rely on Google-provided analytics tools
- We receive aggregated, anonymized usage data only
- We do not receive:
- Names
- Email addresses
- Device identifiers
- Exact locations
- Cross-site tracking data
This data helps us improve site performance, content relevance, and usability.
3. Information We Do Not Collect
We explicitly do not collect, store, or process:
- Names or usernames
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Account credentials
- Payment or financial information
- Government-issued identifiers
- Precise geolocation data
- Behavioral profiles tied to individuals
4. How We Use Information
Any information collected is used solely to:
- Display relevant water park listings based on location
- Improve website usability and performance
- Understand general usage trends
- Maintain security and operational stability
We do not use data for advertising profiling, remarketing, or automated decision-making.
5. Data Storage and Retention
- No personal identity data is stored
- Preference data remains on the user’s device
- Aggregated analytics data is retained according to Google’s standard retention policies
- We do not maintain user-level databases or profiles
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share user data.
Limited data may be processed by trusted third-party service providers (such as Google Analytics) solely for analytics and infrastructure support, subject to their respective privacy policies and contractual safeguards.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Service is intended for a general audience.
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
- The directory does not offer accounts, submissions, or interactive features requiring personal data
If you believe information has been inadvertently collected from a child, please contact us so it can be promptly addressed.
8. Your Privacy Rights (United States)
Depending on your state of residence (e.g., California, Virginia, Colorado), you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including:
- The right to know what data is collected
- The right to request deletion of data (where applicable)
- The right to opt out of certain data processing activities
Because we do not collect or store personal identity data, most requests can be satisfied by explaining our minimal data practices.
9. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the Service, including:
- Secure hosting and infrastructure
- HTTPS encryption
- Limited data access controls
However, no website can guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices.
- Updates will be posted on this page
- The “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you may contact us at:
[Your Company / Website Name]
Email: [privacy@yourdomain.com]
Website: [yourdomain.com]
This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and reflects a good-faith effort to comply with applicable U.S. privacy laws.