Last updated: April 21, 2026
PinScene ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://pinscene.com (the "Website") and use our real-time community map.
We do not sell your personal information.
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including: name, display name, email address, account login credentials, profile bio and avatar, pin content you submit (text, category, location, and optional photos), reactions and reports you submit, and communications sent to us.
When you access the Website, we may automatically collect: IP address, approximate location (from your browser or network), browser type and version, device information, pages viewed and interaction data, and cookies and tracking data (see Section 3 for details).
If you register using Google, Facebook, Apple, or another third-party provider, we may receive basic profile information such as your name and email address in accordance with that provider's policies.
We use collected information to: create and manage user accounts, display pins on the map and in lists, provide location-based features, improve website performance and functionality, deliver advertising through our Sponsored Pins program and any third-party ad services we may use, respond to inquiries, send account-related communications, prevent fraud and abuse, and comply with legal obligations.
When you create a PinScene account, your email address is automatically added to our newsletter list so you can receive periodic updates about product features, new categories, and local activity. You can unsubscribe at any time using the one-click link in any newsletter email or from your account settings. Unsubscribing from the newsletter does not affect transactional emails (account verification, password resets, report notifications, and moderation notices), which are required for the service to function.
We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain user sessions, analyze site traffic, and improve user experience. Specifically, we may use the following third-party services:
We may use Google Analytics to collect and analyze information about how visitors use the Website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data such as pages visited, time on site, and traffic sources. This data is aggregated and anonymized. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Website. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Website and other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
PinScene offers a first-party advertising product called Sponsored Pins. Advertisers may target campaigns by geography and category. We do not share your personal account information with advertisers; impression and click metrics are aggregated.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though certain features may not function properly.
We may share information: with service providers that help operate the Website (including analytics providers, hosting providers, email delivery services, and payment processors), to comply with legal requirements, to protect our rights and users, and in connection with a business transfer such as a merger or acquisition. All third-party service providers are required to safeguard your information.
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including using HTTPS for all data in transit, storing passwords as hashed values, and keeping authentication tokens in secure HTTP-only cookies. That said, no method of transmitting or storing data over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you use PinScene at your own risk.
We retain personal information as long as necessary to provide services and fulfill legal obligations. Pins you post expire automatically based on the lifetime you select (from two hours to three days). You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data at any time via our Data Deletion page or by emailing [email protected].
Depending on your location, you may have rights including: access to your data, correction of inaccurate data, deletion of your data, and restriction of processing.
Requests can be submitted at [email protected]. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days.
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Right to Know: You may request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you.
Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information. You do not need to opt out.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
To submit a request, contact us at [email protected].
The Website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. For material changes, we will notify registered users via email prior to the change taking effect. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: [email protected]
Related policies: Terms of Service, Data Use Policy, Disclaimer.