Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26/11/2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Pub Compass (the “Service”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use:

  • The Pub Compass mobile application (the “App”), and

  • The Pub Compass website at https://your-domain.com (the “Website”).

Pub Compass is owned and operated by Harry Twite (“we”, “us”, or “our”), who is the data controller of your personal data where applicable law recognizes such a concept (e.g. under the GDPR).

By using the App or the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following categories:

1.1 Information Collected Automatically (Website)

When you visit the Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with the site. This may include:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Time zone and approximate location

  • Operating system and platform

  • Referring URL (how you arrived at the site)

  • Pages viewed and links clicked

  • Date and time of access

  • Cookies and similar technologies (see below)

We refer to this automatically collected information as “Device Information”.

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Operate and secure the Website

  • Understand and improve how the Website is used

  • Remember certain user preferences

You can configure your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of the Website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically (Mobile App)

When you use the Pub Compass mobile app, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device identifiers (e.g. IDFA, Android Advertising ID, or other identifiers as permitted by your platform settings)

  • Device type, model, and operating system

  • App version and settings

  • IP address and approximate location (e.g. city level)

  • App usage data (screens viewed, taps, features used, session duration)

If you grant the App access to location services, we may collect your device location to:

  • Show nearby pubs and points of interest

  • Provide directions, navigation, and route suggestions

  • Improve relevance of content and features

You can control location permissions at any time in your device settings. However, some app features may not function correctly without location access.

1.3 Google AdMob and Advertising Data (Mobile App)

The Pub Compass app uses Google AdMob / Google Mobile Ads SDK to display advertising. In connection with showing ads, Google and its partners may collect and process information such as:

  • Device identifiers (e.g. advertising ID)

  • IP address and general location (e.g. country, city)

  • App usage and in-app events

  • Information about ads you view and interact with (impressions, clicks)

This information may be used for purposes such as:

  • Delivering ads within the Pub Compass app

  • Limiting how often you see the same ad

  • Detecting and preventing fraud and abuse

  • Measuring ad effectiveness

  • (Where permitted) personalizing ads based on your interests

Where required by applicable law (for example, in the EEA/UK), we will obtain your consent before using certain identifiers or enabling personalized ads. Your choices may affect whether ads are personalized or non-personalized, but you will still see advertising.

You can learn more about how Google uses data from apps and sites that use its services at:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

1.4 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect information that you provide directly, for example when you:

  • Contact us by email or through a contact form

  • Sign up for a newsletter or other communications

  • Participate in surveys, promotions, or feedback requests

This may include:

  • Name and contact details (e.g. email address, phone number)

  • City, country, or region

  • Any other information you choose to provide in your messages

We do not currently collect payment data through the Website or App. If that ever changes, we will update this Policy and clearly disclose the processing.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and operate the Service

    • Enable core functionality in the App (e.g. finding pubs, showing maps and routes)

    • Operate, maintain, and improve the Website

  • To display advertising

    • Serve and measure ads via Google AdMob

    • Enforce frequency capping, fraud detection, and security

    • (Where permitted) personalize ads to be more relevant to your interests

  • To understand and improve our Service

    • Analyze usage patterns and performance

    • Develop new features and improve existing ones

    • Monitor for abuse, debug, and resolve technical issues

  • To communicate with you

    • Respond to your inquiries and support requests

    • Provide updates, security alerts, and administrative messages

    • Send marketing communications where permitted by law and, where required, with your consent

  • To comply with legal obligations and protect rights

    • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

    • Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and/or that of you or others

    • Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues

Where required by law (e.g. in the EEA/UK), we rely on legal bases such as:

  • Performance of a contract (e.g. to provide the Service you request)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g. to understand usage, maintain security, show non-personalized ads)

  • Consent (e.g. for certain cookies or personalized advertising, where required)

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

  • Service Providers
    We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, error monitoring, and advertising (including Google AdMob). These providers are only permitted to use your information to perform services for us and must protect it appropriately.

  • Advertising Partners (AdMob / Google)
    As described above, we use Google AdMob to show ads in the App. In doing so, certain information is shared with Google and its ad partners in accordance with Google’s policies and your consent/choices where applicable.

  • Legal requirements and protection
    We may disclose information if required or permitted by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, court order, or similar legal process, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:

    • Protect our rights, property, or safety

    • Protect your safety or the safety of others

    • Investigate fraud, abuse, or technical issues

    • Respond to a government request

  • Business transfers
    If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.

We do not sell your personal information for money. Where local law (e.g. certain US state laws) uses a broad definition of “sale” that might include some ad-related data sharing, we will follow applicable requirements (such as providing opt-out mechanisms where required).

4. International Data Transfers

We are based in the United Kingdom, but we and our service providers (including Google) may process your information in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States, Canada, and other jurisdictions.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we will take appropriate measures to ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, for example by using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or relying on other appropriate safeguards.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Rights Under Data Protection Laws (EEA/UK and Similar Jurisdictions)

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or in a jurisdiction with similar data protection laws, you may have some or all of the following rights (subject to applicable law and certain exceptions):

  • The right to be informed about how your data is used

  • The right of access to your personal data

  • The right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

  • The right to restrict processing

  • The right to data portability

  • The right to object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing

  • Rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling, where applicable

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Information section below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe that we have violated applicable data protection law.

5.2 Advertising and Consent Choices

Depending on your location and platform, you may have the following options:

  • App-level advertising preferences

    • On iOS, you can limit ad tracking or reset your advertising identifier via your device Settings.

    • On Android, you can reset or delete your advertising ID via your device Settings.

  • Consent in EEA/UK and other regions requiring consent
    Where required, we will present a consent mechanism (for example via a consent dialog or a Consent Management Platform) when you first use the App or Website in those regions. You may be able to change your consent choices later within the App settings or via the platform’s privacy settings, if provided.

  • Cookie settings
    On the Website, you can control cookies through your browser settings. In some regions, we may also provide a cookie banner or preferences tool to manage optional cookies.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including for:

  • Operating and improving the Service

  • Complying with our legal and regulatory obligations

  • Resolving disputes and enforcing our agreements

The specific retention period may vary based on the type of data and the context of processing. When we no longer need your personal data, we will take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.

7. Information Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we collect against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Pub Compass is intended for use by adults. It is related to locations that serve alcohol and is not directed to children under the age of 18 (or the relevant minimum age in your jurisdiction).

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps to delete such information.

If we discover that we have collected personal data from a child without appropriate consent, we will delete it as soon as reasonably practicable.

9. Links to Other Websites

The Website or App may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of those websites or services.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of each website or service that collects personal information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will be posted on the Website and/or within the App, and the “Last updated” date will indicate when the changes took effect.

If we make material changes, we may also provide you with additional notice (for example, by displaying a notice in the App or sending you an email, where appropriate).

Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of an updated Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your rights, please contact:

Controller:
Harry Twite
Email: harrytwite@gmail.com

If you are located in the EEA/UK, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

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