Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 1, 2025

Introduction

At What County Am I In ("we", "our", or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our website.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to provide our service:

  • IP Address: We use your IP address to provide approximate location information. This is processed in real-time and stored anonymously for statistical purposes only.
  • GPS Coordinates: If you choose to use GPS location, coordinates are processed in real-time to provide accurate location information. These are not stored permanently.
  • Usage Statistics: We collect anonymous usage data to improve our service, including page views and feature usage.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely to:

  • Provide location detection services
  • Improve our service quality
  • Analyze usage patterns (anonymously)
  • Maintain and secure our website

Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. No personally identifiable information is stored permanently. Anonymous usage statistics are retained for analytical purposes only.

Third-Party Services

We use OpenStreetMap and Nominatim services for geocoding and mapping. These services may have their own privacy policies. We do not share any personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access any data we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of data collection (by not using our service)
  • Contact us with privacy concerns

Cookies

Our website uses minimal cookies necessary for functionality. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at: [email protected]