Privacy Policy

Last updated: 6/13/2025

1. Information We Collect

LaundryFinder is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide and improve our services. The types of information we may collect include:

Information You Provide

• Contact information when you reach out to us (email address, name)
• Feedback, suggestions, or reports you submit about laundromat listings
• Any reviews or ratings you choose to submit

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data through Google Analytics (IP address anonymized)
• Search queries to understand user needs and improve results
• Device information (browser type, operating system, screen size)
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website that brought you to our service

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To operate and maintain our laundromat directory
• User Experience: To improve website functionality and user interface
• Analytics: To understand usage patterns and optimize our services
• Communication: To respond to inquiries, feedback, and support requests
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Measure the effectiveness of our content
• Display relevant advertisements

Types of Cookies We Use

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. To opt out of Google Analytics, visit Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Third-Party Services and Advertising

We work with third-party services to enhance your experience and support our website:

Google Services

• Google Maps: For displaying laundromat locations and providing directions
• Google Analytics: For understanding website usage patterns (with IP anonymization)
• Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements to support our free service

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your visit to our website and other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visitingGoogle Ads Settings.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Google Advertising Privacy

5. Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect it:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmissions
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure hosting infrastructure with regular backups

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify affected users of any breach as required by law.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and share
• Request deletion of personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to processing of your personal information
• Request restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the form on our Contact page.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics data is automatically deleted after 26 months.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please use the contact form on our Contact page.