Effective Date: This Privacy Policy is effective immediately for users registering accounts after that date and will become effective on August 20, 2025, for pre-existing users.
This Privacy Policy describes how Pottorff (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information about you in connection with your use of our services, including those offered through our website, applications, emails, and mobile platforms (collectively, the “Service”). By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
We may collect and store the following categories of information when you use the Service:
When you create an account, we collect and store your full name, email address, zip code, and optional profile details (e.g., gender, birthdate). Your first name and last initial, along with any profile photo, may be displayed publicly.
Content you contribute (reviews, photos, videos, likes, comments) is public and may be displayed on the Service, shared with businesses, or redistributed via third-party sites and applications.
If you invite others to join by providing contact information or granting us access to your contacts, we will use that data only to send your invitations.
By signing up, you agree to receive communications from us, other users, and businesses. Administrative and legal notices are mandatory. We may track interactions with these communications and store exchanged messages for delivery, processing, and investigation purposes.
We automatically collect certain information when you use the Service, including:
This information is used to operate the Service, improve functionality, monitor security, and better understand how users interact with our platform.
We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies in connection with your use of the Service and third-party platforms.
Purpose | Explanation |
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Processes | Ensure the Service functions properly (e.g., remembering logged-in users). |
Authentication, Security, and Compliance | Prevents fraud and protects your data. |
Preferences | Save your settings and preferences. |
Notifications | Manage alerts and signup prompts. |
Advertising | Delivers relevant ads based on your activity and preferences. |
Analytics | Measure traffic and improve performance. |
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how users interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, and usage patterns. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you. You may opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
You may disable cookies in your browser or device settings, but this may affect Service functionality.
We may share your information with the following categories of third parties:
To deliver relevant advertising, subject to your opt-out preferences.
For hosting, analytics, customer support, and marketing services.
Non-identifiable data shared with third parties for reporting.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale.
Certain demographic and interaction data may be shared with businesses you interact with.
If required by law or to protect our rights.
If you sign up via a third-party service (e.g., Google, Facebook), we may receive information from that service.
If you are a Texas resident, the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) grants you specific rights regarding your personal data. These include:
You may request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy.
You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
You may request a copy of your data in a portable format.
You may opt out of:
You may exercise your rights by contacting us (see Section 7). We will respond in accordance with TDPSA timelines.
You can update your account information in your account settings. You may also adjust cookie preferences and opt out of targeted ads through your browser settings or third-party opt-out tools (e.g., DAA opt-out page).
We use industry-standard measures to safeguard your personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your TDPSA or CCPA rights, contact us at:
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If material changes occur, we will notify you via email or through the Service. Continued use of the Service after updates become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
We do not disclose personal information to third parties for their direct marketing without your consent. California residents may request information about how we handle their data by contacting us at the address above.
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