Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Valpo.blog ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, name (optional)
• Content Submissions: Event details, business information, news submissions
• Communication: Contact form messages, newsletter subscriptions
• Interactions: Event RSVPs, favorites, content votes

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Location Data: City/state for event geocoding (when submitted)
• Cookies: Essential cookies for functionality
• Analytics Data: Google Analytics collects anonymized usage patterns, page views, and user interactions
• Marketing Data: Facebook Pixel tracks website events for advertising optimization

Third-Party Information

• Event Data: Information scraped from public Facebook events (with AI processing)
• Business Information: Publicly available business details

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Display local events and community content
• Send newsletters (only if subscribed)
• Process event RSVPs and favorites
• Respond to contact form inquiries
• Enhance content using AI (OpenAI)
• Geocode addresses for mapping (Mapbox)
• Prevent spam and abuse

4. Information Sharing

We share information with:

Service Providers

• Supabase: Database storage and user authentication
• OpenAI: AI-powered content processing and enhancement
• Resend: Email delivery for newsletters and notifications
• Mapbox: Location geocoding and mapping services
• Vercel: Website hosting and performance
• Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
• Meta/Facebook: Marketing analytics and advertising optimization

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and users.

Business Transfers

Information may be transferred if we sell or merge our business.

5. Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while account is active, deleted upon request
• Event Data: Retained indefinitely for community historical record
• Newsletter Data: Retained until unsubscribed
• Usage Data: Retained for 24 months maximum

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Unsubscribe from newsletters
• Object to data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us through our website.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure database storage (Supabase)
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security updates

8. Third-Party Services

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics tracks usage patterns
• Marketing Cookies: Facebook Pixel for advertising effectiveness

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

10. Contact Information

For privacy questions or requests:

• Website: https://valpo.blog (contact form)
• Subject Line: "Privacy Request"
• Response Time: Within 30 days