Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

What we collect

Email address — used for magic link login only. We do not share it.
Location — attached to posts you create. Used only to show your post on the map.
Post content — title, body, photos, and links you submit.
Usage data — basic server logs (IP address, timestamps) for security and debugging.

What we don't collect

We do not track your location when you are not actively posting. We do not sell your data. We do not use your data for advertising. There are no passwords — login is via magic link email only.

How we use your data

To authenticate you via magic link email
To display your posts on the map to nearby users
To operate and improve the service
To enforce our Terms of Service

Data retention

Posts expire after 24 hours and are removed from the public feed. Account data is retained until you request deletion. Email us to delete your account: hello@viewlay.com.

Third-party services

Mailgun — delivers login emails
Cloudflare R2 — stores uploaded photos
Neon — hosts the database
Fly.io — hosts the application servers

Children

Viewlay is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

Contact

Privacy questions: hello@viewlay.com

Viewlay · Austin, TX