Privacy Policy for GitBirds

Last updated: 07/29/2025

GitBirds ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website, www.gitbirds.com (the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

• Guide Companies: Name, email, business info, tour descriptions, photos, and other listing content.
• Users: Optional name/email if signing up or submitting a review.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, basic usage stats via cookies and analytics tools.

2. What We Don’t Do

• We do not sell personal data.
• We do not track individual visitors across the web.
• We do not serve personalized ads or retargeting.

3. How We Use Information

We use the contact information you provide to send you service-related communications. These include messages necessary to operate your account, such as notifications about your listings and periodic performance summaries (for example, views, clicks, or engagement statistics).

These communications are considered part of the GitBirds service and are not promotional.

You may also choose to receive optional updates about overall GitBirds platform activity, news, or general statistics by explicitly opting in. If you choose to receive these updates, you can unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions included in each message or by contacting us at nate@gitbirds.com

How your information is used by GitBirds!:

• To operate and improve the GitBirds platform.
• To communicate with Guide Companies and Users.
• To promote guide listings via our website, social media, and marketing efforts.
• To understand usage trends and platform performance.

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4. Content Promotion

By submitting content to GitBirds, Guide Companies grant permission for their tour info, images, logos, trade names, and business name to be used in GitBirds promotions, including social media, email newsletters, search engine marketing, and future platforms. You may opt out anytime by emailing nate@gitbirds.com.

5. Account Management & Consent

By confirming participation in GitBirds (e.g., through email verification or other methods), Guide Companies consent to GitBirds creating, editing, and managing listings on their behalf. This may include adding, deleting, or modifying content, and publishing updates. Guide Companies retain ownership of their content and may revoke this authorization at any time by written notice to GitBirds, after which GitBirds will cease managing their account.

6. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and analytics software to analyze traffic and improve user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Data Sharing

We only share info when necessary to operate the platform (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics). We do not share info with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

8. Data Retention and Revocation

We retain data only as long as necessary to operate the Service. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

If a Guide Company revokes permission for GitBirds to use their content (including text, images, or brand assets), GitBirds will cease using such content within 30 days, unless retention is required by law.

9. Your Rights

If you're located in the EU, UK, or California, you may:

• Access your personal data
• Request corrections or deletion
• Object to processing

To make a request, email nate@gitbirds.com. We’ll respond within 30 days.

10. Children’s Privacy

GitBirds is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this policy over time. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions, email: nate@gitbirds.com