Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how WhatIsBetween.com ("we", "our", "the app") processes personal data when you use our website.

We aim to keep things simple and transparent.

Our platform does not require user accounts and does not run personalised advertising, behavioural advertising, analytics, or tracking technologies.

Any business or place information shown in the app is provided as informational content, not targeted advertising.

1. Summary

• We do not run personalised advertising.
• We do not use analytics tools that track individuals (e.g., Google Analytics).
• We do not create cookies ourselves.
• We do not collect or store any personal data unless you voluntarily contact us.
• Some third-party images you view may cause the hosting website to set cookies—this is outside our control.
• We display interactive maps using HERE Maps. These maps do not create cookies based on our testing.
• You always remain in control of your location permissions.

2. What personal data is processed

Although we do not store personal data ourselves, some information is processed automatically as part of normal web operations.

2.1 Information processed automatically

When you visit the app, Google Cloud Platform (our hosting provider) automatically processes standard server log data:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Date and time of requests
• Pages or assets requested
• Referring website (if any)

This data may be visible to us in Google Cloud’s standard server logs, which we review only to understand overall usage, monitor performance, or diagnose technical issues. We do not use this data to identify individuals, track users, or create profiles.

2.2 Location information (optional)

If you use the “current location” button, your browser may request permission to access your device location.

This data stays within your device and is only shared, if you approve, with the mapping API to calculate coordinates.

We do not store this information.

2.3 Search inputs and typed locations

When you type a location or place name:

• The text remains client-side except when sent to APIs to perform searches or map displays
• The text may appear in the URL
• These URLs may be included in automatic Cloud Run logs

We do not store or save your searches ourselves.

3. Third-party services that may process data

To provide mapping, routing, search results, and event information, we use third-party services that may process IP addresses, device information, or geolocation coordinates.

These providers include:

• Google Cloud Platform (Hosting & Server Logs)
• HERE Maps API (Maps, Geocoding, Routing)
• Google Custom Search / Google APIs (Image Search & Search Results)
• Ticketmaster API (Event Data)

We do not use these services for analytics, advertising, or tracking, and we do not intentionally share data for those purposes. Any processing performed by these providers is governed by their own privacy policies.

Links to third-party sites are provided for convenience. Their privacy policies apply.

4. Cookies and similar technologies

4.1 Cookies set by this app

We do not set any cookies, tracking pixels, analytics tags, or advertising identifiers.

4.2 Cookies set by third-party image hosts

Some images in search results are loaded directly from their original websites. Because your browser requests those images from the host site, that external site may set its own cookies.

• These cookies are not created, read, or controlled by us
• They are governed by the privacy policies of the sites that host the images
• They do not affect your use of WhatIsBetween.com

4.3 HERE Maps, Google Maps APIs, Google hosting

Based on testing, these services do not set cookies during normal use of our app. If this changes, this policy will be updated.

5. Legal Basis (GDPR)

Under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

Legitimate Interests

• Operating a simple informational platform.
• Displaying third-party images or maps necessary for the service.

Consent

Required only when a third-party cookie or service seeks consent. Since our platform does not set such cookies, consent is not required from us. Any cookies set by third-party image hosts fall under their own privacy policies.

Contract / Communication

If you contact us, we process your information only to respond.

6. Data retention

We do not store personal data. Third-party service providers retain data according to their own policies, such as Google Cloud’s log retention defaults.

7. Changes to this policy

If this Privacy Policy is updated, the new version will be published on this page.

8. Contact

For any questions or concerns, contact:

support@somewherehalfway.com