Privacy Policy

The Crapper Mapper ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our mobile application and website.

Last Updated: March 14, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Email Address: Required for account creation, authentication, and notifications
• Username: Your chosen display name (validated for appropriate content)
• Names: First and last name
• Phone Number: Optional, for ambassador program participation
• University: Optional, for ambassador program participation

Location Information

• GPS Coordinates: Precise location data when you add or review restrooms
• Restroom Locations: Geographic data for restroom submissions

Technical Information

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent in app
• IP Address: Automatically collected with web requests

User-Generated Content

• Restroom Submissions: Location, category, ratings, descriptions
• Reviews: Ratings, comments, descriptions
• Interactions: Likes, reports, and other engagement data

2. How We Use Your Information

Core Service Functions

• Provide and maintain the restroom mapping service
• Process user authentication and account management
• Enable restroom submissions and reviews
• Calculate distances and provide location-based features
• Moderate user-generated content for appropriateness

Analytics and Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
• Track feature adoption and user engagement
• Monitor app performance and fix technical issues
• Understand user preferences

Communication

• Send important service announcements
• Respond to user inquiries and support requests
• Process ambassador program applications

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Third-Party Service Providers

• Cloud database and authentication services
• Analytics service for user behavior tracking
• Web hosting and serverless functions

Public Information

• Username: Visible to other users on reviews and submissions
• Restroom Submissions: Location and rating data visible to all users
• Reviews: Your reviews and ratings visible to other users

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmissions
• Security rules to prevent unauthorized access
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited employee access to user data
• Profanity filtering and content moderation

5. Your Rights and Choices

Account Management

• Access: View and update your profile information
• Correction: Modify your personal data
• Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data

Privacy Controls

• Choose what personal information to share
• Control location sharing permissions
• Delete individual reviews or submissions

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services, except as required by law:

• Account Data: Until you delete your account
• Restroom Submissions: May be retained after account deletion for community benefit
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained to comply with legal obligations

Account Deletion: You can delete your account and all associated personal data at any time. Contact us at crappermapper@crappermapper.io to request account deletion. We will process your request within 30 days and send confirmation when complete.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

8. Child Safety and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE)

The Crapper Mapper maintains a zero-tolerance policy for child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE).

Users are strictly prohibited from posting, sharing, or distributing any content that exploits or harms minors. Any such content or behavior will be removed immediately and may result in account suspension or termination. When appropriate, we may report illegal activity to law enforcement or relevant authorities.

If you encounter content or behavior that may involve the exploitation of a minor, please report it immediately by contacting:

Email: crappermapper@crappermapper.io

We review reports and take appropriate action, which may include removing content, suspending accounts, and reporting violations to law enforcement.

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, contact your local law enforcement agency. Suspected child exploitation may also be reported to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC):

https://report.cybertip.org/

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses with service providers
• Adequacy decisions where applicable
• Compliance with applicable data protection laws

10. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your login preferences
• Analyze app usage and performance
• Provide personalized features
• Maintain session state

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 policy in our app
• Sending email notifications for significant changes
• Updating the "Last Updated" date

12. Contact Us