Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Suntap. This policy explains how we handle your data while you search for the perfect sunny spot for your pint. We've tried to keep this as clear and straightforward as possible.

Who We Are

Suntap is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@sun-tap.com.

Information We Collect

Location Data

• Current location: With your permission, we collect your GPS coordinates to show nearby pubs. You can allow or deny this permission.
• Search locations: When you drop a pin or search an area, we temporarily process those coordinates.
• Local storage: We may save your last location on your device to improve your experience. You can clear this through your browser settings at any time.

User Contributions

• Garden drawings: When you submit a pub garden drawing, we store those coordinates and elevation data.
• Garden status: Information about whether a pub has a garden or not.

Usage Information

Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how people use our app, including:

• Search queries and patterns
• Feature usage
• Map interactions
• View preferences (2D vs 3D)
• Time spent viewing garden information
• Sharing activities
• Garden drawing and editing behavior
• Performance metrics
• Search and filter preferences

This data is anonymized and helps us improve the application.

Technical Data

• Cache data: We store calculations locally for improved performance.
• Session data: Information about your current visit.

Third-Party Services

Google Maps data: We use Google Maps to provide location services. Their privacy policy applies to this component.

How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

• Display sunny pub gardens in your area
• Improve our application based on usage patterns
• Build our database of garden information
• Maintain technical functionality

Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your data based on:

• Contract fulfillment: To provide our service
• Legitimate interests: To improve the app (where this doesn't override your rights)
• Consent: For location tracking and optional features

Data Sharing

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

• Service providers: Partners who help us operate our service
• Google Maps: For location-based functionality
• Analytics partners: To help us understand usage patterns

Data Security

We have implemented appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, accidental loss, or alteration. We limit access to those who have a business need.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it. Garden submissions become part of our database indefinitely (unless you request removal) as they benefit all users of the service.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
• Restrict processing in certain circumstances
• Data portability (receiving your data in a usable format)
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@sun-tap.com.

Cookies and Storage

Our application uses local storage to remember preferences and improve performance. We also use cookies for analytics purposes. You can manage these through your browser settings.

Age Restrictions

Our service is intended for individuals aged 18 and over. We don't knowingly collect data from anyone under 18.

Sun Safety and Responsible Drinking

While we're all about finding sunny spots, we encourage responsible enjoyment:

• Remember to apply sunscreen when enjoying those perfectly sunny beer gardens
• Stay hydrated (and not just with beer)
• Drink responsibly and know your limits
• Never drink and drive

Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. When we make significant changes, we'll post the new version here with an updated date.

Complaints

If you have concerns about how we've handled your data, you can contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues (www.ico.org.uk). We'd appreciate the chance to address your concerns directly first.

Contact Us

For questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@sun-tap.com

Effective Date

This privacy policy was last updated on April 15, 2025.