Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 3, 2026

Introduction

PlatesAndBars.com ("we," "us," or "our") operates the PlatesAndBars website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. By using PlatesAndBars.com, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Submit a gym listing — gym name, address, city, state, zip code, phone number, website URL, email address, gym type, amenities, hours of operation, and description.
  • Contact us — your name, email address, and message content.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device and browser information — browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
  • Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and click patterns.
  • IP address — used for approximate geographic location to show nearby gyms.
  • Geolocation data — if you grant permission, we use your browser's geolocation to display gyms near you. This data is not stored on our servers.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the PlatesAndBars gym directory.
  • Display gym listings and search results relevant to your location and preferences.
  • Process and review gym submissions.
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
  • Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve user experience.
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse.

Third-Party Services

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to PlatesAndBars.com and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to collect and analyze usage data. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions. You can learn more about how Google uses your data at Google's Privacy Policy.

OpenStreetMap

We use OpenStreetMap tiles to display maps on gym detail pages. OpenStreetMap's tile servers may log your IP address. See OpenStreetMap's Privacy Policy for more information.

Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to serve web fonts. When you load a page, your browser connects to Google's servers to download font files. See Google Fonts Privacy FAQ.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain your session while browsing the site.
  • Remember your preferences and filter selections.
  • Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.
  • Analyze site traffic through Google Analytics.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some features of the website.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

  • Service providers — third-party services that help us operate the website (hosting, analytics, advertising).
  • Legal requirements — if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.
  • Safety — to protect the rights, property, or safety of PlatesAndBars, our users, or the public.

Data Retention

Gym listing data is retained as long as the listing is active on our directory. If you submitted a gym listing and wish to have it removed, please contact us at support@platesandbars.com.

Your Rights

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

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
  • Opt out of personalized advertising.
  • Request a copy of data we hold about you.
  • Withdraw consent for data processing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@platesandbars.com.

Children's Privacy

PlatesAndBars.com is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption, secure database access, and restricted administrative access. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

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