Effective date: October 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information Spot Filming Location (“we,” “us” or “our”) collects when you visit spotfilminglocation.com, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the site, you agree to the practices described here.
Information we collect
Information you give us
- Contact emails. If you email us, we receive your email address and whatever you include in your message, and we use it to respond.
- Submission data. If you send us a filming location, a tip, a photo or other material, we receive that material and any contact details you provide. See our Submission Guidelines.
Information collected automatically
- Server logs. Like most websites, our web host and Cloudflare, which provides security and performance services, may record technical information about visits, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, pages requested, and the date and time of the request. We use this information to keep the site running, to detect and prevent abuse and to understand how the site is used. Our service providers handle this data under their own privacy policies.
- Cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small files stored on your device. Cookies and similar technologies may be used by us and our service providers for site function, security, measurement and advertising. See below.
Advertising and cookies (Google AdSense)
We may display advertising through Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet.
You can learn more and manage your choices:
- How Google uses information from sites that use its services: policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- Opt out of personalized advertising from Google: adssettings.google.com
- Opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising: optout.aboutads.info
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking or deleting cookies may affect how the site works. Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies.
How we use information
We use the information we collect to:
- operate, secure and improve the site;
- respond to emails, corrections and requests;
- review and publish submissions;
- show advertising, and measure how it performs; and
- comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
How we share information
We do not sell your email address or submission details. We share information only as follows:
- Service providers. Our web host, Cloudflare and similar providers process data on our behalf.
- Advertising partners. Advertising vendors such as Google may collect information through cookies and similar technologies as described above.
- Legal reasons. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights, safety and security.
- Published submissions. If you submit material for publication, we may publish it and credit you if you ask us to. We will not publish your email address.
Data retention
We keep emails and submission data for as long as needed to respond, review and publish, and to keep records of corrections and requests. Server logs are kept by our providers according to their own schedules. You can ask us to delete information you sent us by emailing us.
Your California privacy rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you may have the right to:
- know what personal information we collect, use and disclose;
- request access to or a copy of your personal information;
- request correction of inaccurate information;
- request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions;
- opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising; and
- not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
Some advertising activity on a website can count as “sharing” under California law. You can opt out through the advertising links above and through your browser settings. To make a request, email [email protected] with the subject line “Privacy.” We may need to verify your identity before acting, and you may use an authorized agent.
Residents of other states may have similar rights under their own laws. Contact us and we will review your request.
Children’s privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, email us and we will delete it.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Links to other sites
Our articles link to official and third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so please review their policies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date above shows when it was last revised, and material changes will be posted on this page.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, email [email protected] or visit our Contact page.