Privacy Policy What’s Up San Diego

1. Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [Insert Date]

What’s Up San Diego? (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates the website https://whatsupsandiego.com (the “Site”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information.

  1. Information We Collect
  2. Information You Provide

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Payment information (processed securely via third-party processors)
  • Newsletter opt-ins
  • Account or membership information
  • Content submissions or contact form entries
  1. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Device type
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Location-based data (general, non-precise)

Collected through:

  • Google Analytics
  • Advertising cookies
  • Tracking pixels
  • Log files
  1. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for:

  • Website analytics
  • Personalized advertising
  • Content personalization
  • Retargeting
  • Membership login and session tracking

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide and improve the Site
  • Process purchases and subscriptions
  • Send newsletters and marketing emails
  • Deliver personalized ads
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Analyze user behavior
  • Prevent fraud or misuse
  1. How We Share Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers: payment processors, email marketing tools, hosting providers
  • Analytics partners: Google Analytics, advertising platforms
  • Advertising networks: for display ads, retargeting, sponsorship attribution
  • Business partners: affiliate networks, advertisers (non-PII only)

We do not sell personal information.

  1. Email & Newsletter Communications

By subscribing, you consent to:

  • Newsletters
  • Product updates
  • Promotions
  • Membership-related notifications

You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in any email.

  1. Your Rights (California & Global)

CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)

You may:

  • Request a copy of your data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of tracking and personalized advertising

Email: support@whatsupsandiego.com

GDPR (EU Visitors)

You may:

  • Request data access
  • Request correction
  • Request deletion
  • Limit processing
  • Withdraw consent
  1. Data Security

We use industry-standard safeguards including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure payment processors
  • Access controls

However, no online platform is 100% secure.

  1. Data Retention

We retain data for:

  • Email lists: until unsubscribed
  • Purchase records: required by law (up to 7 years)
  • Analytics data: typically 26–38 months
  1. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page.

  1. Contact Us

For privacy questions:

https://fun@nsandiego.com
📩 📍 San Diego, California

2. Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: [Insert Date]

Welcome to What’s Up San Diego? By accessing https://whatsupsandiego.com, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.

  1. Use of the Website

You agree not to:

  • Violate any laws
  • Attempt unauthorized access
  • Scrape or reproduce our content without permission
  • Post harmful or illegal content

We may limit or terminate access at any time.

  1. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Site, including:

  • Articles
  • Images
  • Videos
  • Logos
  • PDF products
  • Membership materials
  • Branding

…is owned by What’s Up San Diego? and protected by copyright.

You may not copy, distribute, or reproduce our content without written permission.

  1. User Submissions (Comments, Reviews, Content)

By submitting any content, you grant us a royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute it.

We may remove content at our discretion.

  1. Digital Products & Memberships

For PDFs, digital guides, and memberships:

  • All sales are final
  • Access may be revoked for misuse
  • Sharing login credentials is prohibited
  1. Advertising, Sponsorships, & Affiliate Links

We may display:

  • Sponsored content
  • Affiliate links
  • Advertisements
  • Promotional offers

We are not responsible for the products or services of third parties.

  1. External Links

We may link to external websites.
We are not responsible for their content or policies.

  1. Disclaimers

Our content is for informational and entertainment purposes only.

We make no guarantees regarding:

  • Accuracy
  • Completeness
  • Availability
  • Outcomes or results
  1. Limitation of Liability

What’s Up San Diego? is not liable for:

  • Losses or damages arising from use of the Site
  • Computer or technical issues
  • Third-party actions or products

Your sole remedy is to stop using the Site.

  1. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.

  1. Contact

Questions?
📧https://fun@nsandiego.com

3. Cookie Notice / Cookie Policy

What’s Up San Diego? uses cookies and tracking technologies.
By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies.

We use cookies for:

  • Google Analytics
  • Personalized advertising (Google Ads, social media ads)
  • Email marketing tracking
  • Membership login
  • Site performance

You may:

  • Accept or decline cookies
  • Change cookie settings in your browser
  • Opt out of personalized ads at:
    https://fun@kjnsandiego.com

4. Affiliate Disclosure (FTC-Compliant)

Some links on What’s Up San Diego? are affiliate links.
This means we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

We only recommend products or services we believe add value.

If using Amazon:

“As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.”

5. Advertising & Sponsorship Disclosure

What’s Up San Diego? features:

  • Sponsored posts
  • Paid placements
  • Display ads
  • Native advertising
  • Brand partnerships

We may receive compensation for these placements.
All opinions remain our own.

6. Editorial Policy

At What’s Up San Diego?, our mission is to deliver helpful, local, and entertaining content covering:

  • Beaches
  • Restaurants
  • Events
  • Attractions
  • San Diego culture
  • Lifestyle

We follow these editorial principles:

  • Accuracy: We strive to verify facts
  • Transparency: Sponsored content is disclosed
  • Independence: Advertising does not influence editorial decisions
  • Updates: Articles are periodically updated for accuracy
  • AI Use: AI may be used for research or drafting, with human review for accuracy

7. DMCA Copyright Policy

If you believe your copyrighted material has been used on our Site without permission, send a DMCA Notice to:

Email: https://fun@nsandiego.com

Subject: DMCA Takedown Request
Include:

  • Your contact info
  • URL of infringing content
  • Proof of ownership
  • Statement under penalty of perjury

We will investigate and respond promptly.

8. Community Guidelines

Users agree NOT to post:

  • Hate speech
  • Harassment
  • Illegal content
  • Spam or promotions
  • Defamation
  • Copyrighted material without permission

Violations may result in content removal or account bans.

9. Accessibility Statement (ADA Compliance)

What’s Up San Diego? is committed to digital accessibility for all users.

We aim to:

  • Follow WCAG guidelines
  • Provide alt text for images
  • Ensure readable contrast
  • Make the site usable by keyboard
  • Continuously improve accessibility

If you encounter barriers, please contact us:

📧https://fun@nsandiego.com

10. Refund Policy (Digital Products & Memberships)

Due to the nature of digital goods, all sales are final.

Refunds are not provided for:

  • PDF guides
  • Digital downloads
  • Memberships
  • Advertiser packages
  • Sponsored content

If you experience technical issues, contact:
📧 https://fun@nsandiego.com

AI-Generated Content Notice
This site may include images or graphics generated in whole or in part by artificial intelligence (AI). Such content is provided solely for editorial and illustrative purposes. AI-generated images are not intended to depict real people, businesses, or events, and should not be interpreted as factual representations. We disclaim any liability for misinterpretation of such materials.