Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 29, 2026
Spotlight helps people discover small businesses nearby. This policy explains what information we collect, why, and the choices you have. Questions? Email privacy@spotlightlocal.app.
Information we collect
- Account information. When you create an account we collect your email address, a password (stored only in hashed form by our authentication provider), your name and your account type. Business accounts also provide a business name and a business display name.
- Contact form messages. If you write to us, we receive your name, email address, and the message and any links you include.
- Location. Spotlight asks for your location only when you choose to see nearby businesses. Your location preference is kept in your browser.
- Activity on your device. Saved places, follows, likes, comments and similar preferences are currently stored in your browser’s local storage, and uploaded media in your browser’s storage. This data stays on your device unless a feature clearly says otherwise.
- Basic technical data. Our hosting provider may process standard request data such as IP address and browser type to deliver and secure the site.
How we use information
- To create and run your account and show your profile information as you choose.
- To answer your messages and handle reports.
- To keep Spotlight secure, prevent abuse and fix problems.
- To improve the site.
We do not sell your personal information.
Who we share it with
We use service providers to run Spotlight: Supabase for accounts and database storage, and Cloudflare for hosting, security and email delivery. They process data only to provide those services to us. We may also share information if the law requires it, or to protect the safety of people or the site.
Business display names are intended to be shown publicly. Your private business name, email address and password are not shown to other users.
Cookies and storage
Spotlight uses your browser’s storage to keep you signed in and remember your preferences. We do not use advertising cookies.
Your choices
- You can ask us to access, correct or delete your account information by emailing privacy@spotlightlocal.app.
- You can clear data kept on your device at any time through your browser settings.
- You can decline location access in your browser and still browse Spotlight.
Retention and security
We keep account information while your account is active and delete it when you ask us to, unless we must keep something for legal or safety reasons. We use reasonable safeguards, but no online service can promise perfect security.
Children
Spotlight is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their information. If you believe a child has given us information, contact us and we will delete it.
Changes
We may update this policy. When we do, we will change the date above, and for significant changes we will make a reasonable effort to let you know.
Contact
privacy@spotlightlocal.app or use our contact form.