Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Would You Live There ("WYLT", "we", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit wouldyoulivethere.com.

2. Information We Collect

2a. Information you provide

WYLT does not require account creation or registration. The only information you directly provide is your search queries (zip codes, city names) when generating neighborhood reports. We do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information unless you contact us directly.

2b. Automatically collected information

When you visit WYLT, we and our service providers may automatically collect:

IP address and general geographic location (country, state)
Browser type and version
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website (how you found us)
Search queries entered on the site

2c. Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze site traffic, and serve relevant advertising. This includes:

Analytics cookies — via Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site
Advertising cookies — via Google AdSense and affiliate networks to serve and measure ads
Functional cookies — to remember your preferences and improve site performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Generate and display neighborhood reports based on your search queries
Analyze and improve site performance and user experience
Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and partner networks
Track affiliate link performance for commission purposes
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access
Comply with legal obligations

4. Advertising & Affiliate Partners

WYLT displays advertisements served by Google AdSense and participates in affiliate programs. These third parties may use cookies and tracking technologies to serve ads based on your browsing history across different websites. WYLT does not control these third-party tracking practices.

Google AdSense: Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting google.com/settings/ads.

Affiliate links: When you click affiliate links (e.g., to mortgage lenders, insurance providers, or hotel booking platforms), those third parties may set their own cookies and collect data according to their own privacy policies.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

Service providers — hosting (Vercel), database (Supabase), and analytics (Google Analytics) that help us operate the site
Advertising partners — Google AdSense and affiliate networks for ad serving and tracking
Legal authorities — if required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights

6. Data Retention

Search queries and generated reports are stored in our database to improve performance and avoid redundant AI generation. This data does not include personally identifiable information. Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics' standard retention policies (up to 26 months).

7. Children's Privacy

WYLT is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of targeted advertising
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@wouldyoulivethere.com.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. WYLT does not sell personal information. To submit a request, contact us at hello@wouldyoulivethere.com.

10. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of WYLT after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance.

12. Contact Us

Questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at: hello@wouldyoulivethere.com