Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Name and email address when you create an account
- Birth date (optional) for astrological compatibility calculations
- Profile preferences and settings
Usage Information
- Places you search for and view
- Your favorite places and user preferences
- Device and browser information
- IP address and general location (country/region level)
Cookies and Tracking
- Essential cookies for authentication and security
- Preference cookies for theme and language settings
- Analytics cookies to improve our service (anonymized)
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our astrological location service
- To calculate personal compatibility scores with places
- To save and manage your favorite places
- To personalize your experience and content
- To communicate with you about service updates
- To improve our platform through usage analytics
- To ensure security and prevent fraud
- To comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We DO NOT sell your personal information
Your personal data is never sold to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.
We may share information in limited circumstances:
- With service providers who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics)
- When required by law or to respond to legal requests
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
- In connection with a business transfer or acquisition (with notice)
- With your explicit consent for specific purposes
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication and access controls
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Secure hosting infrastructure and backup systems
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account information confidential.
Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access & Portability
Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format
Correction
Update or correct inaccurate personal information
Deletion
Request deletion of your account and personal data
Objection
Object to certain processing of your information
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@locuscope.com or through your account settings.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:
- Account information: Until you delete your account
- Usage analytics: Anonymized after 24 months
- Communication records: 3 years for support purposes
- Legal compliance: As required by applicable law
International Data Transfers
Locuscope operates globally and may transfer your information to countries other than where you reside. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers, including using standard contractual clauses and working with service providers that provide adequate protection.
Children's Privacy
Locuscope is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:
- We will post the updated policy on this page
- We will update the "Last updated" date
- For significant changes, we will notify you by email or through our platform
- Your continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: