PottySurfing Privacy Policy
Effective date: June 26, 2026
PottySurfing helps users find and submit restroom listings. This Privacy Policy explains what information the PottySurfing website and mobile app collect, how that information is used, and what choices users have.
Information We Collect
PottySurfing does not require users to create an account.
The app and website may collect the following information:
Location Information
When you use the Find feature, PottySurfing uses your device location to search for nearby restroom listings.
Your location is used to return nearby results. PottySurfing does not use your location to track you across apps or websites.
Approximate location search requests may appear in normal server logs for security, troubleshooting, and abuse prevention.
Submitted Restroom Information
When you submit a restroom listing, PottySurfing may collect and store information such as:
- Place name
- Address
- Latitude and longitude of the place
- Safe Haven or Avoid classification
- Access type
- Rating
- User-submitted comment
Submissions may be reviewed before they appear publicly.
Technical Information
PottySurfing may collect basic technical information automatically, such as:
- IP address or hashed IP address
- Browser or app request information
- Date and time of requests
- Error and diagnostic information
This information is used for security, troubleshooting, spam prevention, and maintaining the service.
How We Use Information
PottySurfing uses collected information to:
- Show nearby restroom listings
- Allow users to submit new restroom listings
- Review and moderate submissions
- Prevent spam, abuse, and fraudulent submissions
- Maintain and improve the app and website
- Troubleshoot technical problems
Third-Party Services
PottySurfing uses Google services for place search, address autocomplete, place details, geocoding, maps, and directions.
When you search for a place, submit a listing, or open directions, information such as search text, approximate location, place identifiers, or destination coordinates may be processed by Google services.
Your use of Google services is also subject to Google’s privacy practices.
Public Content
Restroom listings, ratings, classifications, and comments submitted to PottySurfing may become publicly visible after review.
Do not submit private personal information in restroom comments.
Advertising and Tracking
PottySurfing does not currently display third-party advertising.
PottySurfing does not sell personal information.
PottySurfing does not track users across apps or websites for advertising purposes.
Data Retention
PottySurfing keeps submitted restroom listings for as long as they are useful to the service.
Technical logs may be kept for a limited period for security, troubleshooting, and abuse prevention.
Pending or inappropriate submissions may be deleted.
Children’s Privacy
PottySurfing is not intended to collect personal information from children. Users should not submit personal information in restroom comments or listings.
Your Choices
You can disable location access in your device settings. If location access is disabled, PottySurfing may not be able to automatically find nearby restroom listings.
You may contact PottySurfing to request review or removal of submitted content.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact PottySurfing at:
Changes to This Policy
PottySurfing may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.