Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 20, 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you register on Street Spotted, we collect:

Username and email address
Profile and background images (if uploaded)
Submitted Street View links, coordinates, custom titles, comments, and votes
IP address and browser information for security purposes

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain our service
Allow you to participate in the community and save your locations
Send important notifications about your account
Prevent spam and abuse
Improve our website and user experience

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your public profile information (username, public gallery, and submitted Street View shots) is visible to other users.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

Keep you logged in
Remember your preferences
Analyze site traffic using Google Analytics

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit site functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google Maps / Street View: To display map content and locate saved coordinates
Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and usage
Google reCAPTCHA: To prevent spam and abuse

These services may collect information as described in their own privacy policies.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Update or delete your account and saved shots
Opt out of non-essential communications
Request a copy of your data

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@streetspotted.com