This Privacy Policy explains how Juniata County Connect ("we", "our", "us"), a business directory owned and operated by TipityLabs, collects, uses, and shares information when you use juniatacountyconnect and jcounty.tipitylabs.com (the "Service"). Juniata County Connect is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated on behalf of Juniata County government, the Juniata County Chamber of Commerce, or any municipality within the County.
Information We Collect
Device & Usage Data
- IP address, device type, operating system, browser, language, approximate location
- Pages viewed, search terms entered, session duration, crash logs
Business Listing Submissions
- When you submit a business listing, we collect the business details you provide (name, town, category, description, phone, website, address, hours) and your contact email so we can verify and follow up about the listing.
- When you report a listing as closed, incorrect, or inappropriate, we collect the report details and any information you include.
Ad & Analytics Data
- Ad impressions, clicks, viewability metrics, and coarse identifiers, collected by our advertising partner network (CleanMedia) and its partners
AI-Assisted Search
- When you use the natural-language search feature, your search query is sent to our AI provider (Google Gemini) to help match your request to relevant listings. We do not attach your identity, account, or precise location to these queries.
How We Use Information
- Operate, maintain, and improve the directory and search features
- Review, verify, and publish or reject submitted business listings
- Investigate and act on reports about closed, incorrect, or fraudulent listings
- Show ads and measure their effectiveness
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud, spam, or abuse of the submission and reporting tools
- Comply with applicable laws
Cookies & Local Storage
We and our advertising partners use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences (such as whether you dismissed the install prompt) and to deliver and measure ads. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may affect functionality.
Advertising & Partners
This Service displays advertisements served through the CleanMedia ad network and its partner exchanges, listed in our ads.txt file. These partners may process data to deliver and measure ads according to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content of third-party ads.
Children's Privacy
This Service is intended for general audiences and 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 information, contact us and we will remove it.
Data Retention
We retain business listing data for as long as the listing remains published, and for a reasonable period afterward for record-keeping and dispute resolution. Submission and report contact information is retained only as long as needed to process the request. Aggregated, de-identified analytics data may be retained longer.
Data Sharing
- With service providers who help us operate the Service (e.g., hosting, database, AI search)
- If required by law, regulation, or legal process
- To investigate abuse, fraudulent listings, or safety concerns
- In connection with a business transaction (e.g., sale or merger)
We do not sell your personal information.
Your Choices
- Control cookies in your browser settings
- Request removal of a business listing you own by using the "Report this listing" tool, or by emailing us directly
- Contact us to access or delete personal information we hold about you
California (CCPA/CPRA) Notice
California residents may request access to, deletion of, or details about personal information we process. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA. You can exercise these rights by contacting us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email support@tipitylabs.com.
About This Site
Juniata County Connect is created and maintained by Doug and Dane Walters at TipityLabs. Revenue from the banner ads shown on this Service goes toward its ongoing hosting, maintenance, and upkeep.