Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

TheYardBash ("we," "us," or "our") operates theyardbash.com, an online directory connecting customers with event rental companies. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Account information: When you claim or create a business listing, we collect your name, email address, and password.
• Business information: Business name, address, phone number, website, description, photos, and service offerings you provide.
• Payment information: If you subscribe to a Pro plan, payment is processed by Stripe. We never store your full card number — only a Stripe customer ID.
• Usage data: Pages visited, search queries, browser type, and IP address collected automatically via server logs and analytics.
• Communications: Messages you send us via contact forms or email.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Display and maintain your business listing on the directory
• Process subscription payments via Stripe
• Send transactional emails (account confirmations, password resets)
• Improve site functionality and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Respond to support requests and inquiries

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:

• Google Places API: We use Google's Places API to display business location data and customer reviews. Google's Privacy Policy applies to this data. See policies.google.com/privacy.
• Stripe: Payment processing for Pro subscriptions. See stripe.com/privacy.
• Vercel: Website hosting and deployment infrastructure. See vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality such as staying signed in.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your data with third parties except as required by the third-party services listed above, or as required by law (e.g., in response to a valid court order or subpoena).

7. Data Retention

We retain your account and listing information for as long as your account is active. If you request deletion of your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@theyardbash.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes by email and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: