Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 6, 2026

This policy explains what information WhyThere collects, how we use and share it, and the privacy choices and rights available to you.

Information We Collect

  • Usage data such as pages visited, browser type, and approximate device/location signals.
  • Search and comparison inputs used to generate city insights and improve data coverage.
  • De-identified comparison selections and city-pair patterns used to improve internal linking, recommendations, and product research.
  • Email address if you contact us directly or submit a subscription form.
  • Cookie and similar tracking data used for analytics, functionality, and advertising.
  • Server and diagnostic logs (for reliability, abuse prevention, and debugging).

How We Use Information

  • To operate, maintain, and improve WhyThere features and data quality.
  • To measure performance and understand product usage patterns.
  • To understand which city pairs and compare paths are most useful so we can improve discovery and comparison features.
  • To detect abuse, secure the platform, and troubleshoot issues.
  • To support advertising and monetization where applicable.
  • To communicate with you if you contact us or request updates.

Legal Bases for Processing

Where required by law, we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases: legitimate interests (operating and improving the service), consent (for certain cookies/ads where required), contract (responding to requested services), and legal obligations (compliance and security).

Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We use service providers to help run WhyThere. Depending on feature usage and deployment setup, this may include providers such as Netlify (hosting), Supabase/Postgres (data storage), and Google services (for analytics and advertising, including AdSense). These providers may process identifiers, cookie data, usage signals, and IP/device metadata according to their own privacy policies.

We do not sell personal information for money. We may share data with service providers, affiliates, and legal authorities when required to operate the service, enforce terms, protect users, or comply with law.

Cookies, Advertising, and Your Choices

You can control cookies through browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect site behavior. You can review ad personalization options through Google Ad Settings and similar provider controls. You may also opt out of some browser-based interest advertising through industry opt-out tools.

Data Retention

We retain data only as long as needed for legitimate business and operational purposes. In general, application logs and diagnostics are retained for a limited operational period; account/contact records are retained while needed for support and compliance; aggregated or de-identified analytics may be retained longer. We delete or anonymize data when practical.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, portability, or restriction of processing, and to object to certain uses of your information. You may also have the right to appeal decisions on privacy requests. We will not discriminate against you for exercising applicable rights.

US State Privacy Disclosures

If you are a resident of a US state with a privacy law (such as California), you may have rights to know, access, correct, delete, and opt out of certain data sharing for targeted advertising. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your request.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than where you live, including the United States. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.

Security

We use administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information. No system is 100% secure, but we continuously work to reduce risk and improve resilience.

Children's Privacy

WhyThere is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us so we can investigate and remove it.

How to Submit a Privacy Request

To submit an access, deletion, or correction request, email us with the subject line "Privacy Request" and include enough detail for us to identify your request. We may request additional verification information before fulfilling it.

Contact

For privacy questions, contact contact@whythere.life.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this page from time to time. Changes are effective on the posted update date.