Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Introduction
What's Local ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.seekwhatslocal.com and use our services.
Information We Collect
We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us through our forms. This includes:
- Brand Nominations: When you nominate your brand to be part of our community, we collect your email address, brand name, founder name, Instagram handle, website, city, and category.
- Event Nominations: When you submit information about local events, we collect your email address, event name, host name, event date, city, and Instagram handle.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: When you subscribe to receive communications about what's local around you, we collect your email address and city.
- Event Bookings: For events that are hosted and ticketed directly on our platform, we collect your name and email address. If the native event is a paid event, we also collect payment details to process your transaction. (Note: We do not collect this information for events that are simply listed on our site with links to external websites).
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
- Review and consider brands for inclusion in our community and gift guides
- Share information about local events with our community
- Send you updates and communications about local brands and events in your area
- Improve our services and user experience
Data Storage and Security
Your information is securely stored using Supabase, a trusted database platform with industry-standard security measures including encryption at rest and in transit. Our website is hosted on Vercel, which provides enterprise-grade security and infrastructure. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist us in operating our website (Supabase for database, Vercel for hosting)
- With Stripe (secure payment processing) and Resend (email confirmations), solely for processing transactions and sending receipts for paid events natively hosted on What's Local
- If required by law or to protect our rights
- With your explicit consent
- Contest and Giveaway Winners: If you win a contest or giveaway, we may share your name and email address with the participating brand owner to facilitate the order placement and delivery of your prize from the brand.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of any inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Unsubscribe from our communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@seekwhatslocal.com.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use essential cookies to ensure proper functionality. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics that collect personal information.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: hello@seekwhatslocal.com