Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice explains how AreYouFlocked.com ("we", "us") handles personal data when you use areyouflocked.com. AreYouFlocked.com is the data controller for the personal data described here.

Data we collect and why

• Submissions you send us (e.g. camera sightings, corrections or takedown requests, and any name or email you include) — to review and respond to your submission. Legal basis: legitimate interests and, where you contact us, your request.
• Technical data (IP address, browser and device information, pages viewed) — to operate, secure and improve the site and prevent abuse. Legal basis: legitimate interests.

We do not sell personal data and we do not run advertising trackers.

Who we share data with

• Service providers that host and run the site (hosting, map tiles, infrastructure).
• Professional advisers (legal, accounting) where necessary.
• Authorities where required by law.

Retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes above (for example, submissions until resolved plus a reasonable record period), after which it is deleted or anonymised.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to processing of your personal data, to data portability, and to withdraw consent. If you are in the UK or EEA you may also complain to your local data protection authority. We respond to requests within one month. To make a request, use our contact & takedown page.

International transfers

Our service providers may process data outside your country, including in the United States. Where required, transfers rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and restricted access, to protect personal data.

Cookies

We use only essential cookies and local storage needed for the site to function. We do not use advertising or marketing cookies. You can block cookies in your browser settings, though some features may stop working.

Changes

We may update this notice; the date below shows the latest version.