Introduction
JellyCat Finder ("we," "us," or "our") operates jellycatfinder.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Store submissions: When you submit a retailer through our "Submit a Store" form, we collect the store name, address, city, state, zip code, phone number, website URL, and any notes you choose to include.
- Contact information: If you contact us via email, we retain the content of your message and your email address.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and browser type.
- Device data: IP address, operating system, and browser version.
- Location data: If you enter a zip code to search for nearby stores, that zip code is used locally in your browser to calculate distances and is not stored on our servers.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on the Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
- Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function correctly.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure ad performance. We use Google AdSense, which may set cookies on your device to serve personalized ads based on your browsing activity across websites. Google's use of advertising cookies is governed by Google's advertising policies.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site. To opt out of Google's personalized advertising, visit Google Ads Settings or AboutAds.info.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and retailer directory
- Review and add store submissions to the directory
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitor usage patterns and analyze trends to improve user experience
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Comply with legal obligations
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: We use Supabase to store and manage our retailer database. Information submitted through forms is stored securely in our Supabase database.
- Advertising partners: Google AdSense may receive data about your visit to serve relevant ads. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal process.
- Business transfers: If the Site is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Third-Party Services
The Site integrates with the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:
Data Retention
Store submissions are retained indefinitely as part of the public retailer directory unless you request removal. If you submitted a store and wish to have it removed or corrected, please contact us at advertise@jellycatfinder.com.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of personalized advertising (see the Cookies section above)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at advertise@jellycatfinder.com.
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To submit a CCPA request, contact us at advertise@jellycatfinder.com.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
advertise@jellycatfinder.com
Disclaimer: JellyCat Finder is an independent, community-driven directory. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Jellycat Ltd. or any of its subsidiaries.