Privacy Policy

Built Around Anonymous Signals

PCBPulse is designed from the ground up around anonymous, aggregate local signals. You do not need a name, email address, or phone number to take the Pulse, report traffic, or check in on beach conditions. We want the platform to feel open and trustworthy — because it is.

What We Collect

• Anonymous pulse answers and check-ins (no names attached)
• General device type and browser (for improving mobile experience)
• Approximate location if you choose to share it for traffic signals — stored as rounded coordinates only, never exact
• Anonymous session identifiers to prevent signal spam
• Contact form submissions if you reach out voluntarily

What We Do Not Collect

• Names, emails, or phone numbers for Pulse or traffic check-ins
• Exact GPS coordinates — location is rounded to approximately 1km precision
• Individual user browsing histories or tracking across sites
• Payment information of any kind

How Signals Are Displayed

All public pulse results are aggregate and anonymous. Individual answers are never displayed publicly. Traffic signals, vibe scores, and community pulse data are combined mathematically and shown as group summaries — not individual responses.

Location Sharing

Some features (like live traffic signals) may ask for your approximate location. This is always optional. If you allow it, your location is stored at reduced precision (roughly 1 kilometer) and is never shown publicly as a pin, marker, or individual data point. It is used only to improve the aggregate area-level traffic picture.

Contact Form

If you contact us through the Contact page, we collect only the information you voluntarily provide (name, email, and message). This is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.

Anonymous Usage Data

PCBPulse may use anonymous usage data (page views, feature interactions, aggregate signal counts) to improve the platform and understand what's working. This data is not tied to any individual identity.

Questions?

If you have questions about how your information is handled, reach out through our contact page.