Privacy Policy

1. Overview

FindCuteSpots.com ("we," "us," or "our") operates this website to help you discover charming local spots across America. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using the site you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

Email address (newsletter subscribers)

If you subscribe to our newsletter through the sign-up form on the homepage, your email address is collected and stored by Beehiiv, our third-party email marketing platform. We receive your email address and may receive basic engagement data (opens, clicks) from Beehiiv. We never sell your email address.

Usage data

We may collect anonymized usage data (pages visited, time on site, referring URL) through standard web analytics tools. This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify you personally.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To send you our curated newsletter of new spots and cities (only if you subscribed).
• To understand how visitors use the site and improve our content.
• To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data under their own privacy policies:

• Beehiiv — email newsletter platform. See beehiiv.com/privacy.
• Vercel — website hosting. See vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.
• Google Places API — used to surface place information and photos. See policies.google.com/privacy.

5. Cookies

This site does not use tracking cookies. Vercel may set technical cookies necessary for routing and security. Our site uses localStorage in your browser to cache place data for performance — no personal information is stored there.

6. Your Rights

You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email we send. To request deletion of your data, contact us at the address below and we will process your request within 30 days.

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have additional rights under the GDPR including access, rectification, erasure, and data portability. Contact us to exercise these rights.

7. Data Retention

Email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely in aggregate form.

8. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach us through our contact page.