Overview
We collect only the information needed to operate the website, respond to messages, understand basic site performance, support advertising, and improve disposal information.
Information you provide
If you use the contact form, we receive the name, email address, category, message, and any organization or source link you choose to provide. We use this information to respond, research listings, and correct the directory.
Search information
Search terms and the city or ZIP code you enter may appear in the page address. Do not enter sensitive personal information. The current search processes results in your browser and does not require an account.
Hosting and technical data
The site is hosted by Netlify. Like most hosting services, Netlify may process technical request information such as IP address, browser type, device information, timestamps, and requested pages for security and delivery of the website.
Cookies and advertising
The site uses Google AdSense code to support advertising and verify the site with Google. Google and its partners may use cookies, device identifiers, IP addresses, and similar technologies to deliver, measure, personalize, or limit advertising. Advertising may not appear on every page. Where required, visitors will be offered applicable consent choices. You can also manage cookies through your browser and review Google’s privacy information on Google’s own websites.
Sharing
We do not sell personal information. We may share information with service providers that host or operate the site, when required by law, or when necessary to protect users and the service.
Retention and choices
Messages are retained only as long as reasonably needed for the purpose they were submitted. To request access, correction, or deletion of a message you sent, use the contact form and provide enough context to locate it.
Children
WasteWayfinder is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13.
Changes
We may update this policy as the service grows. The effective date at the top will change when the policy is materially revised.
Contact
Privacy questions can be submitted through our contact page.