Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

You + Me Kentucky ("we," "us," or "our") is a platform dedicated to promoting local Kentucky businesses, small towns, and authentic experiences. We operate the website youmeky.ai and related services.

Contact:
You + Me Kentucky
Campbellsville, KY 42718
Email: youmekentucky@gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

Anonymous Explorer IDs

When you scan a QR code or visit our site, we create a privacy-friendly anonymous identifier stored in your browser. This ID:

• Does NOT contain your name, email, or personal information
• Is randomly generated and cannot be traced back to you
• Allows you to track your exploration progress without creating an account
• Can be deleted at any time by clearing your browser cookies

QR Code Scans

When you scan a You + Me Kentucky QR code at a local business, we record:

• The business/location associated with the QR code
• Timestamp of the scan
• Your anonymous Explorer ID

This helps us understand which businesses are popular and allows you to earn explorer points and badges.

Business Partner Information

If you register as a business partner, we collect:

• Business name, address, and contact information
• Owner/manager name and email
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Business descriptions and photos you provide

Website Analytics

We collect basic analytics to improve our service:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Device type and browser
• General geographic region (state/country level)
• Referral sources

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide our service: Track your exploration progress, award badges and points
• Improve recommendations: Show you relevant local businesses and experiences
• Support local businesses: Help partner businesses understand visitor patterns
• Enhance our platform: Identify popular content and improve user experience
• Communicate: Send service updates to business partners (with consent)

4. Information Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

• Aggregate analytics: We share anonymized, aggregate statistics with business partners (e.g., "50 people scanned your QR code this week")
• Service providers: We use trusted providers (Google Cloud, Stripe) who process data on our behalf under strict agreements
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud Platform)
• Limited employee access to personal data
• Regular security reviews and updates
• PCI-compliant payment processing through Stripe

6. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of data we hold about you
• Delete: Request deletion of your data (clear browser cookies for anonymous IDs, or contact us for account data)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Correct: Update inaccurate business partner information

To exercise these rights, contact us at youmekentucky@gmail.com

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use minimal cookies essential for service operation:

• ymky_uid: Your anonymous Explorer ID (essential)
• Session cookies: For authentication if you have an account

We do NOT use third-party advertising cookies or sell data to advertisers.

8. Children's Privacy

You + Me Kentucky is designed for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

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