Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 1, 2026

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use NYC Coffee Map.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Contact information when you reach out to us via email

Information Automatically Collected

• Location Data: With your permission, we use your approximate location to display nearby coffee shops. We do not store your location data on our servers.
• Usage Information: We use Plausible Analytics to collect anonymous website traffic data including pages visited and interaction patterns.
• Device Information: Basic browser and device information for app and website functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We have a strict data minimization policy and only use information for these specific purposes:

• Location Data: Only used to display nearby coffee shops and calculate distances (not stored).
• Analytics: Plausible Analytics provides anonymous traffic statistics to help us understand basic usage.
• Contact Inquiries: Email contact information is only used to respond to your inquiries.

We do not use any data for marketing, advertising, profiling, or any other purposes beyond what is listed above.

Location Services

The app and website may request access to your device's location to show coffee shops near you and calculate distances. Location access is entirely optional, requires your explicit permission, and the data is never retained on our servers. You can disable location services at any time through your device or browser settings.

Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service. Plausible does not use cookies, collects only anonymous aggregate traffic data, does not share data with third parties, and is fully GDPR compliant.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share, sell, or trade any browsing information or personal data. Information may only be disclosed to comply with legal obligations, and only when legally required.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

NYC Coffee Map is not directed at children under 13. 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.

International Users

Our service is hosted in the United States. If you access it from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy with a new "Last updated" date. Continued use of our service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

• Email: hello@parkasoftware.com
• Website: parkasoftware.com