Privacy Policy

At Spearsky ("we", "our", "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you visit or interact with our website at spearsky.com.

A. Business Profile Data

We collect and display publicly available or user-submitted business information, including:

• Business name, address, phone, email, category, description, and business hours
• Profile photos, gallery images, amenities, and user reviews
• Social media links, website details, and company overviews
• Products and services information
• Career postings and job opportunities

B. User-Submitted Information

Through features like our contact form, job applications, reviews, and account management, we collect:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password (encrypted)
• Contact Forms: Name, email, phone number (optional), message content, and contact reason
• File Attachments: Screenshots or documents you upload to support requests
• Job Applications: Resumes, cover letters, employment history, and application materials
• Reviews & Ratings: Your business reviews, ratings, and feedback
• Favorites: Businesses you save to your favorites list
• Search History: Search queries and interaction patterns to improve results

C. Location Information

We collect location data to provide location-based services:

• GPS Coordinates: When you allow browser location access for nearby business searches
• IP-Based Location: Approximate location based on your IP address
• User-Entered Location: Locations you manually enter in search fields
• Geographic Processing: Data processed through PostGIS for proximity-based searches

D. Technical & Usage Data

• IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
• Page views, button clicks, modal interactions, time spent on pages
• Referring URLs and navigation patterns
• Timezone (via cookie _timeZoneOffset)

E. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies to support:

• Essential Cookies: Session management, authentication, and security
• Functional Cookies: Timezone detection, user preferences, and favorites
• Analytics Cookies: Site usage analysis and improvements

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

We use the information we collect to:

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With Businesses: Contact form messages and job applications are shared with the relevant business
• Location Data: Used only for proximity-based search results, not shared with third parties
• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition (with notice to you)

Our website integrates with the following third-party services:

• Google Location Services: For automatic location detection (only with your permission)
• WhatsApp: For direct business contact functionality
• Social Sharing: Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms
• Technical Libraries: jQuery, Bootstrap, Typeahead.js for improved functionality
• PostGIS: For geographic data processing and spatial queries

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them.

Certain features require user authentication:

• Account Required: Adding businesses, leaving reviews, saving favorites, applying for jobs
• Public Browsing: Searching and viewing business listings doesn't require an account
• Account Security: Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard hashing
• Account Management: Update your information anytime from your account settings

Unauthenticated users will be prompted to log in or register when accessing protected features.

We take data security seriously and implement multiple safeguards:

Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws:

We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by applicable law.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services and maintain your account
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy

Retention Periods:

• Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active
• Inactive Accounts: May be deleted after extended inactivity (with notice)
• Business Listings: Retained until removed by business owner
• Reviews: Retained to maintain platform integrity
• Application Data: Retained as requested by employers, then deleted

You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Spearsky is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not 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 at contact@spearsky.com and we will delete such information.

Users between 13 and 18 should use our platform with parental supervision and consent.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Significant changes will be prominently announced on our website
• We may send you an email notification for material changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.