Policies

Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2, 2026. This policy explains what information we collect when you use the Chicago Laundromat Directory and how it is used.

Information we collect

  • Information you give us: your name, email address, phone number, and message when you contact us or submit a listing.
  • Automatically collected data: IP address, browser and device type, referring URL, pages viewed, and time on site.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: used for site functionality, analytics, and advertising measurement.

How we use information

  • To respond to enquiries, listing submissions, and corrections.
  • To operate, maintain, and improve the directory and its content.
  • To measure traffic and understand which pages are useful.
  • To measure the performance of advertising campaigns.

We do not sell your personal information.

Advertising, analytics, and Google

We may use Google Analytics and Google Ads, including conversion tracking and remarketing. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies and device identifiers to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to our site.

Data sharing

We share information only with service providers that help us run the site (hosting, analytics, advertising, email), or when required by law. These providers process data on our behalf under their own privacy terms.

Data retention and security

We keep enquiry messages only as long as needed to handle the request and any related records. We use reasonable technical and organisational safeguards, though no website can guarantee absolute security.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict use of your personal information, and to opt out of targeted advertising. Contact us to make a request.

Children's privacy

This site is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes and contact

We may update this policy and will revise the date above when we do. Questions? Reach us through our contact page.