Privacy Policy
Campsite Finder Philippines
Effective Date: August 19, 2025
1. Introduction
Campsite Finder ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website campsiteph.com and use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
2. Information We Collect
2.1. Personal Information You Provide
When you create an account or interact with our services, we may collect:
- Google account information (email address, display name, profile photo)
- User-generated content (campsite tips, photos, reviews, questions and answers)
- Submission data when you submit new campsites for approval
- Communications when you contact us for support
2.2. Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:
- Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, search queries)
- IP address (anonymized through Google Analytics)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Location data (only when you choose to share it for weather forecasts and map features)
- Weather preferences and viewing history for personalized experience
2.3. Weather and Location Services
Our weather feature enhances your camping experience by providing forecasts:
- Location coordinates (latitude/longitude) to fetch weather data
- Weather viewing preferences and history
- Cached weather information to improve performance
Important: Location data is only used when you explicitly enable location services or select a campsite. We do not track your location continuously or store location history beyond necessary caching.
2.4. Third-Party Authentication
We use Google Authentication for user accounts. When you sign in with Google, we receive basic profile information (email, display name, profile photo) as permitted by Google's privacy controls. You can manage this information through your Google account settings, not within our platform.
2.5. Payment and Financial Information
When you make voluntary donations through Buy Me A Coffee to support our platform, the following information may be processed:
- Payment method information (processed securely by Buy Me A Coffee)
- Transaction details (amount, date, payment status)
- Billing information (as required by Buy Me A Coffee)
Important: We do not directly store or process credit card numbers or sensitive payment information. This data is handled securely by Buy Me A Coffee in compliance with PCI DSS standards.
3. How We Use Your Information
Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our campsite directory and community features
User Experience: To personalize your experience and remember your preferences
Weather Services: To provide accurate weather forecasts for your selected campsites and current location
Community Features: To display your contributions (tips, photos, reviews) to other users
Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Analytics: To understand how our service is used and improve functionality
Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
4. How We Share Your Information
We DO NOT sell your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.
4.1. Public Information
Information you choose to make public (tips, photos, reviews, display name) is visible to all users of the platform.
4.2. Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers:
- Google Firebase (hosting, authentication, database, cloud functions)
- Google Analytics (website analytics, anonymized data only)
- OpenWeather API (weather forecasts for campsite locations)
- Email service providers (for notifications and support)
- Buy Me A Coffee (donation processing, PCI DSS compliant)
Weather Data: We use OpenWeather API to provide weather forecasts. Location coordinates are shared with OpenWeather to retrieve accurate weather information. OpenWeather has their own privacy policy governing this data usage.
Donation Processing: When you make a donation, your payment information is processed directly by Buy Me A Coffee (buymeacoffee.com). We do not store or have access to your full payment details. Buy Me A Coffee has their own privacy policy governing how they handle your payment information.
4.3. Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, users' safety, or comply with legal processes.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
5.1. Essential Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication, session management, and basic site functionality. These cannot be disabled.
5.2. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics with privacy-first settings (IP anonymization, no cross-site tracking) to understand how our service is used and improve functionality.
5.4. Error Monitoring (Sentry)
We use Sentry to monitor application errors and improve reliability. Sentry may collect technical error details (e.g., stack traces, browser version) when an error occurs.
- No PII: We configure Sentry not to send personally identifiable information (no emails, cookies, or request bodies).
- Sampling: In production, performance and profiling data is sampled at a low rate; errors are always captured.
- Do Not Track: If your browser's Do Not Track is enabled, we disable performance and replay sampling.
5.3. Browser Settings
We respect "Do Not Track" browser settings and provide options to control cookie preferences in your browser settings.
6. Data Security
Security Measures
7. Your Rights and Choices
7.1. Access and Control
- View your Google account profile information (as provided by Google)
- Submit tips, photos, and reviews to the platform
- Request content removal through our support team
Note: Profile information (name, email, photo) is managed through your Google account settings, not within our platform. Content management (editing/deletion of tips, photos, reviews) is currently handled by our admin team.
7.2. Data Deletion
You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. Note that some information may be retained for legal or operational purposes.
7.3. Data Portability
You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
8. Data Retention
Retention Periods
9. Children's Privacy
Age Restriction
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
10. International Users
Our services are hosted in the United States through Google Firebase. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Subject line: "Privacy Policy Inquiry"
Last updated: July 17, 2025