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Privacy Policy
Effective date: May 8, 2026  ·  BetterRoads, operated by Onar Dzhafarov (The Smile Corporation), Los Angeles, California

1. Who We Are

BetterRoads ("we", "us") is a civic reporting platform operated by Onar Dzhafarov doing business as The Smile Corporation, based in Los Angeles, California. We can be reached at support@betterroads.xyz.

2. What Data We Collect

Data Why we collect it How long we keep it
Email address Login, OTP codes, account communication Until you delete your account
First and last name Identify you on reports and comments Until you delete your account
Report location (lat/lng) Show reports on the map Until you delete the report
Photos you upload Show road conditions in reports Until you delete the report
Report descriptions and comments Provide context for road issues Until you delete them
Login provider (Google/Microsoft/email) Authentication Until you delete your account
Account creation date Account records Until you delete your account
We do not collect your device type, browser, IP address for tracking purposes, or any data beyond what is listed above.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data only to:

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or sell it to any third party.

4. Third Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Each service has its own privacy policy. We share only the minimum data needed for each service to function.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on a secured server protected by:

No system is 100% secure. In the unlikely event of a data breach we will notify affected users promptly.

6. Your Rights (California Residents — CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act you have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@betterroads.xyz.

7. Children's Privacy

BetterRoads is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has created an account, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Data Deletion

You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from Settings → Danger Zone → Delete Account. This permanently removes your profile, reports, comments, and photos from our systems.

9. Cookies

BetterRoads does not use tracking cookies. We use browser localStorage to store your login session locally on your device. This data never leaves your device except as part of authenticated API requests.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will note the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For any privacy questions or requests:
Email: support@betterroads.xyz
BetterRoads · Los Angeles, California, USA