1. About Werqspace and This Privacy Policy

Werqspace (“Werqspace,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates werqspace.com, an LGBTQ+ directory and discovery platform focused on helping adults discover LGBTQ+ establishments, places, events, and related resources.

Werqspace is intended for adults. Certain establishments, events, or services listed on Werqspace may have their own age restrictions or other requirements. Visitors are responsible for complying with those requirements.

This Privacy Policy explains how Werqspace collects, uses, stores, protects, and discloses information in connection with the Werqspace website and services. It applies to information collected through werqspace.com, including information provided when creating or using an account, saving or managing Favorites, claiming or managing a listing, submitting information to Werqspace, or otherwise interacting with the website.

This Privacy Policy also describes the choices and rights available to individuals concerning their personal information.

Werqspace is committed to treating personal information with care and respect. Because information about a person’s use of an LGBTQ+ directory may, in some circumstances, reveal or suggest sensitive information about that person, Werqspace seeks to minimize the personal information it collects and does not sell personal information to third parties.

As Werqspace develops, additional features and services may be introduced, including services for businesses and other organizations. This Privacy Policy will apply to those services to the extent they involve the collection or processing of personal information, and this policy may be updated as Werqspace’s services evolve.

 

2. Information We Collect

Werqspace collects information in several ways: information that you provide directly to us, information generated through your use of the website, and information received from certain third-party services that support the operation of Werqspace.

We seek to collect only information that is reasonably necessary to operate, maintain, secure, and improve Werqspace and its services.

 

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you create a Werqspace account, we collect the information necessary to establish and maintain your account. This currently includes:

• Email address
• Username
• First name
• Last name, if provided
• Password

We may use your email address to communicate with you regarding your account, including account confirmation, password resets, and other necessary account-related communications.

In the future, Werqspace may offer additional methods of account registration or authentication, such as third-party sign-in services. If those options are introduced, this Privacy Policy will be updated as appropriate to explain the information involved.

 

2.2 Favorites and Account Activity

Registered users may save places to a personal Favorites list. Favorites are associated with the user’s Werqspace account and are intended to remain private to that user. A user must have a Werqspace account in order to use the Favorites feature.

Werqspace does not make a user’s Favorites publicly visible to other users.

 

2.3 Listing Claims and Business Accounts

Werqspace allows individuals who represent establishments to request or obtain management access to eligible listings.

Information collected during the listing-claim process may include identifying and contact information and information reasonably necessary for Werqspace to determine whether the individual is authorized to represent the establishment.

Because the specific verification procedures used for listing claims may evolve, Werqspace may request additional information or documentation when reasonably necessary to verify a claim.

Information provided during a listing claim is used for the administration and verification of the claim and is not ordinarily displayed publicly as part of the listing.

Werqspace may retain records relating to listing claims, including information concerning former claimants, even after a claim has been revoked, transferred, or otherwise ended.

 

2.4 Contact Forms and Listing Reports

If you contact Werqspace through a website contact form, we collect the information you provide, which currently includes your name, email address, and message.

Werqspace also provides a reporting mechanism on place listings that allows visitors to report incorrect information or potentially inappropriate content. Information submitted through these reports may be collected and used to investigate the report, correct or update listing information, address inappropriate content, and maintain the quality and integrity of the Werqspace directory.

 

2.5 Location Information

Werqspace may use location information to provide location-based features, such as helping visitors find places near their current or selected location.

When a visitor grants permission through their browser for Werqspace to access their device’s location, the location information is used to provide the requested location-based functionality. Werqspace does not store the visitor’s precise browser-provided latitude and longitude in the Werqspace database.

Werqspace may also use an approximate location derived from a visitor’s IP address to support location-based functionality. Werqspace currently uses ip-api.com for this purpose.

Werqspace may store a visitor’s selected or detected city in a browser cookie or similar browser storage so that the website can remember the visitor’s location preferences.

 

2.6 Automatically Collected Technical Information

When you visit or use a website, certain technical information may be generated automatically as part of normal web operation. Depending on the circumstances, this may include information such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device or operating-system information
• Date and time of requests
• Pages or resources requested
• Referring or preceding webpage
• Error information
• Security and diagnostic information

Werqspace may receive or retain such information through its hosting provider, website software, security mechanisms, or other technical systems used to operate the website.

This information may be used for purposes including operating the website, diagnosing technical problems, preventing abuse, maintaining security, understanding website performance, and protecting Werqspace and its users.

 

2.7 Cookies and Similar Technologies

Werqspace uses cookies and similar browser technologies for purposes such as maintaining website functionality, remembering user and location preferences, supporting account functionality, maintaining security, and understanding how visitors use the website.

These technologies may serve different purposes. Some are necessary for the website to operate, while others support optional functionality or analytics. Werqspace uses a cookie preference and consent management tool that allows visitors to manage their choices concerning optional cookie categories. Depending on the applicable settings and visitor preferences, optional cookies may be blocked unless the visitor provides consent.

Visitors can review and change their cookie preferences, including withdrawing consent for optional cookies, through the Cookie Settings control available on the website.

Because the specific cookies and similar technologies used by Werqspace may change as website features and third-party services are added or modified, the cookie preference center provides the current cookie categories, descriptions, and other available details. This information may be updated as the website evolves.

 

2.8 Analytics and Future Services

Werqspace currently uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4), implemented through Google Site Kit, to understand how visitors use the website and to improve its content, functionality, and performance. Analytics information may include details about pages viewed, interactions with website features, and general patterns of website usage.

Werqspace configures its cookie consent management tool to require consent before optional analytics cookies are placed in a visitor’s browser. Visitors may accept or reject optional analytics cookies and may change or withdraw their preferences through Cookie Settings. Additional information about Google Analytics and its use on Werqspace is provided in Section 5 and Section 6 of this Privacy Policy.

Werqspace may also use additional analytics, advertising, or marketing technologies in the future. If such technologies are introduced, this Privacy Policy will be updated as appropriate to describe their collection and use of information.

Werqspace may also introduce paid services for establishments and other organizations, including featured listings, advertising, event listings, and related services. Such services may require the collection of additional information, such as business contact information, billing information, and transaction records. This Privacy Policy will be updated as necessary when such services are introduced.

 

2.9 Information Received Through Third-Party Services

Werqspace uses certain third-party services and technologies to operate, maintain, and improve the website and its underlying systems. These may include services associated with mapping, geographic information, location estimation, analytics, website hosting, security, and other technical functions.

Current or anticipated services may include Google services and APIs, Google Analytics 4, OpenStreetMap-related services, CARTO, ip-api.com, and payment or business-management services that may be introduced in the future.

The information exchanged with a particular third-party service depends on the function that service performs. For example, Google Analytics may receive information about website usage when analytics functionality is enabled in accordance with a visitor’s cookie preferences. Other providers may receive technical information, such as IP addresses, when their services are used to deliver website resources or functionality.

Werqspace does not sell users’ personal information to third parties. Additional information about specific third-party services and the circumstances in which information may be disclosed to them is provided in the applicable sections of this Privacy Policy.

 

3. How We Use Information

Werqspace uses information collected through the website for purposes reasonably necessary to operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Werqspace service.

Depending on how you interact with Werqspace, we may use information for the following purposes:

 

3.1 Operating the Website and Providing Services

We use information to operate and maintain Werqspace and to provide the features and services available through the website, including account functionality, Favorites, location-based features, directory listings, listing management, and other website features.

 

3.2 Managing User Accounts

We use account information to create and maintain user accounts, authenticate users, provide account-related functionality, and communicate with users about matters such as account confirmation, password resets, and other necessary account or service notices.

 

3.3 Providing Location-Based Features

We use location information to help provide features that depend on a visitor’s current or selected location, such as displaying relevant places and locations.

Where a visitor provides precise location access through their browser, that information is used to provide the requested functionality and is not stored as precise latitude and longitude in the Werqspace database.

 

3.4 Managing Favorites

We use account information and related account activity to provide the Favorites feature to registered users.

Favorites are intended to remain private to the account holder and are not used by Werqspace to publicly identify a user’s interests or activities.

 

3.5 Administering Listing Claims

We use information submitted through the listing-claim process to evaluate and administer requests for listing management access and, where appropriate, to verify that an individual is authorized to represent an establishment.

Information collected for this purpose may also be used to maintain records concerning listing ownership or management history.

 

3.6 Maintaining Directory Accuracy and Integrity

Werqspace may use information submitted through contact forms, listing reports, listing claims, or other communications to investigate reported issues, correct inaccurate information, evaluate potentially inappropriate content, and maintain the quality and integrity of the directory.

Werqspace may also use information available to it to determine whether a listing remains appropriate for inclusion in the directory.

 

3.7 Security, Abuse Prevention, and Troubleshooting

We may use technical and account information to protect Werqspace, its users, and its systems from fraud, abuse, unauthorized access, malicious activity, spam, and other security threats.

We may also use technical information to diagnose errors, troubleshoot problems, investigate suspicious activity, and maintain the reliability and security of the website.

 

3.8 Communicating With Users

We may use contact and account information to respond to inquiries, reports, requests, and other communications submitted to Werqspace.

We may also send necessary administrative or service-related communications, such as account notices, security notices, or changes affecting the operation of the service.

 

3.9 Improving Werqspace

We may use information about how the website is used to understand and improve its functionality, content, performance, usability, and overall operation.

Werqspace currently uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to measure general patterns of website usage, such as pages viewed and interactions with website features. This information helps us understand how visitors use Werqspace and identify opportunities to improve the website and its services.

Analytics information is collected and processed through the Google Analytics implementation described in this Privacy Policy and is subject to the cookie consent and preference choices described in Sections 2.7, 2.8, and 6.

 

3.10 Legal and Compliance Purposes

We may use information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or lawful requests from governmental authorities.

We may also use information when reasonably necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal rights, protect the rights or safety of Werqspace, its users, or others, or investigate suspected violations of applicable law or the Werqspace Terms of Service.

 

3.11 Future Services

As Werqspace develops, we may introduce additional services and features, including paid services for establishments and other organizations.

If those services require the collection or use of additional personal information, such information will be used for purposes reasonably necessary to provide, administer, secure, and improve those services, as described in this Privacy Policy or an applicable updated version of it.

Werqspace does not sell personal information to third parties.

 

4. How We Share Information

Werqspace does not sell, rent, or trade personal information that identifies individual users. We do not intend to sell or otherwise monetize identifiable user information, and we do not provide identifiable user information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

We may, however, share information in limited circumstances necessary to operate Werqspace, comply with legal obligations, protect the website and its users, or develop and improve the service.

 

4.1 Service Providers

Werqspace may share information with third-party service providers when reasonably necessary for them to provide services on our behalf.

These providers may support functions such as website hosting, website security, account management, email delivery, mapping and geographic services, analytics, payment processing, or other technical and administrative functions.

For example, Werqspace uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4), implemented through Google Site Kit, to measure and understand general patterns of website usage. In connection with this service, Google may process information collected through the website, including analytics events, technical information, and information associated with website interactions, in accordance with the applicable service configuration and visitor consent preferences.

Service providers may receive or process information reasonably necessary to perform the services for which they have been engaged. Their handling of information may also be governed by their own privacy policies, applicable contractual arrangements, and legal requirements.

Werqspace does not authorize service providers to use personal information received from Werqspace for their own independent marketing purposes.

 

4.2 Third-Party Services and Technologies

Werqspace may use third-party services and technologies to provide certain website functionality. These may include services associated with mapping, geographic information, location estimation, website infrastructure, analytics, communications, and payment processing.

The information exchanged with a particular provider depends on the function that provider performs. For example, Google Analytics may receive information about website usage when analytics functionality is enabled in accordance with a visitor’s cookie preferences. Mapping and geographic services may receive technical or location-related information when their functionality is requested.

Additional information about significant third-party services, the information they may receive, and the circumstances in which they are used is provided elsewhere in this Privacy Policy or in applicable disclosures.

 

4.3 Legal and Law Enforcement Requests

Werqspace may disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, subpoena, court order, or other lawful governmental request.

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal rights; investigate suspected fraud, abuse, security threats, or unlawful activity; enforce our Terms of Service; or protect the rights, safety, or property of Werqspace, its users, or others.

 

4.4 Protection of Werqspace and Its Users

Werqspace may share limited information when reasonably necessary to investigate or address security incidents, malicious activity, fraud, abuse, unauthorized access, or other activity that could harm Werqspace, its users, or the public.

Where practical and appropriate, Werqspace will seek to limit such disclosures to information reasonably necessary for the particular purpose.

 

4.5 Aggregated and De-Identified Information

Werqspace may create, use, analyze, publish, or share information that has been aggregated or de-identified so that it does not reasonably identify an individual user.

This may include statistical information about general usage patterns, geographic trends, popular locations, directory coverage, search or browsing trends, or other characteristics of how the Werqspace service is used.

For example, Werqspace may analyze aggregated information to identify cities or regions where the service receives substantial usage but where relatively few LGBTQ+ establishments are represented in the directory. This type of information may help Werqspace identify underserved areas, improve the directory, guide business decisions, develop reports or research, or provide useful information to businesses, organizations, researchers, or other third parties.

Werqspace may potentially share or license such aggregated or de-identified information for legitimate business, research, analytical, or informational purposes, provided that the information is not reasonably usable to identify individual users.

Werqspace will take reasonable measures appropriate to the nature of the information to reduce the risk that aggregated or de-identified information could be used to identify an individual. Werqspace will not intentionally attempt to re-identify individuals from information that has been represented as de-identified, and will seek appropriate protections when providing such information to third parties.

 

4.6 Business Transfers

If Werqspace is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, sale of assets, or other business transaction, information associated with the website or its operations may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Any such transfer will remain subject to applicable legal requirements and the privacy commitments applicable to the information involved.

 

4.7 No Sale of Identifiable User Information

Werqspace’s commitment is straightforward: we do not sell, rent, or trade information that identifies individual users.

The ability to use legitimate aggregated or de-identified information does not change this commitment. Werqspace may derive value from understanding how its service is used as a whole, but we do not intend to monetize the identity or personal information of individual users.

 

5. Third-Party Services, Links, and Embedded Content

Werqspace relies on certain third-party services and technologies to operate, maintain, and improve the website. These services may receive information from or about visitors when their technology is used as part of the Werqspace website.

The information shared with a particular third party depends on the service it provides. Werqspace seeks to use only the information reasonably necessary for the applicable service.

 

5.1 Hosting and Website Infrastructure

Werqspace’s website and related systems are hosted and operated using third-party infrastructure providers. These providers may process technical information associated with visitors’ requests, such as IP addresses, browser information, timestamps, and other information ordinarily transmitted when accessing a website.

Such information may be processed for purposes including delivering website content, maintaining system reliability, troubleshooting, monitoring, and security.

 

5.2 Mapping and Geographic Services

Werqspace uses third-party mapping and geographic services to provide location-based and map-related features.

Werqspace currently uses CARTO for certain map imagery and related mapping functionality. When a map is displayed, a visitor’s browser may request map resources directly from CARTO. Those requests may include technical information normally associated with a web request, such as the visitor’s IP address.

Werqspace may also use third-party geographic location services to obtain an approximate location based on a visitor’s IP address. In this process, the visitor’s apparent IP address may be transmitted from the Werqspace server to the applicable geographic location service for the purpose of obtaining an approximate geographic location.

Werqspace currently uses ip-api.com for this IP-based location function. Werqspace does not use this process to transmit the visitor’s precise browser-provided GPS coordinates to ip-api.com.

The approximate geographic information returned through this process may be temporarily cached by Werqspace to support website functionality and reduce repeated requests to the location service.

 

5.3 Fonts, Icons, and Other Website Resources

Werqspace uses website fonts, icons, and other visual resources to provide the website’s appearance and functionality.

Werqspace currently uses Google Fonts for certain website typography. Depending on the resource and how it is loaded, a visitor’s browser may request font files or related resources directly from Google. Such requests may disclose technical information associated with the request, including the visitor’s IP address.

Werqspace also uses Font Awesome icons. Font Awesome resources are currently configured to load locally from the Werqspace website rather than being requested directly from an external Font Awesome server.

Werqspace may change how these resources are delivered, including by hosting additional resources directly on its own infrastructure, as the website develops.

 

5.4 Google Services and APIs

Werqspace uses Google services and APIs in connection with certain website functions, including analytics and other technical or directory-related functionality.

Werqspace currently uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4), implemented through Google Site Kit, to understand general patterns of website usage and improve the website. In connection with this service, Google may process information such as analytics events, pages viewed, website interactions, and technical information associated with visitors’ requests.

The information exchanged with Google depends on the particular service and functionality involved. Werqspace configures its analytics implementation to respect visitor cookie consent preferences as described in this Privacy Policy.

Google may independently process information according to its own privacy policies and applicable service terms.

 

5.5 Analytics and Similar Technologies

Werqspace currently uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4), implemented through Google Site Kit, to understand how visitors use the website and to evaluate general patterns of website activity.

Analytics information may include pages viewed, interactions with website features, browser and device information, and other technical or usage information associated with visits to the website. This information helps Werqspace understand website traffic, evaluate the use of its features, and identify opportunities to improve the service.

Werqspace configures its cookie consent management tool to require consent before optional analytics cookies are placed in a visitor’s browser. Visitors may accept or reject optional analytics cookies and may change or withdraw their preferences through the Cookie Settings control available on the website.

Additional information about analytics cookies and consent management is provided in Section 6 of this Privacy Policy.

Werqspace may introduce other analytics, advertising, or measurement technologies in the future. Any such technologies will be addressed in an updated version of this Privacy Policy as appropriate.

 

5.6 External Websites and Links

Werqspace listings and other portions of the website may contain links to websites, social-media pages, ticketing services, business websites, and other resources operated by third parties.

When you follow a link to a third-party website or service, you are leaving Werqspace. Werqspace does not control the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of those third parties.

Information you provide directly to a third-party website or service is subject to that third party’s own privacy policy and terms rather than this Privacy Policy.

Werqspace encourages visitors to review the privacy practices of third-party websites before providing them with personal information.

5.7 Embedded Content

Werqspace may, now or in the future, display embedded content or functionality provided by third parties, such as maps, videos, social-media content, or other external resources.

Depending on how an embedded service operates, the third-party provider may receive technical information or otherwise interact with your browser when the embedded content is loaded or used.

Where appropriate, Werqspace will seek to configure embedded content in a manner that limits unnecessary information sharing.

5.8 Changes to Third-Party Services

The third-party services used by Werqspace may change as the website develops. New providers may be introduced, existing providers may be replaced, or the way a particular service is implemented may change.

When a material change affects the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, Werqspace will update this Privacy Policy as appropriate.

Werqspace does not sell, rent, or trade personal information that identifies individual users to these or other third parties.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Werqspace uses cookies and similar browser-based technologies to provide website functionality, remember certain preferences, maintain user sessions, support security, and understand how visitors use the website.

A cookie is a small piece of information stored by a website in a visitor’s browser. Cookies may be temporary, lasting only for the current browser session, or may remain in the browser for a longer period.

Werqspace uses a cookie consent management tool to organize cookies and similar technologies into categories and provide visitors with choices concerning optional cookies. The categories currently used by Werqspace are described below.

6.1 Cookies Used by Werqspace

The specific cookies and similar technologies used by Werqspace may change as the website, its plugins, and its services develop. They generally serve the following purposes:

Necessary cookies. These cookies support functions required for the website to operate properly. They may be used for purposes such as maintaining account authentication, supporting website security, remembering age-gate responses, and storing cookie consent preferences. These cookies are not intended for advertising or tracking visitors across unrelated websites.

Functional cookies. These cookies support optional website features and preferences. Werqspace uses functional cookies for purposes such as remembering a visitor’s selected or detected location, supporting location-based functionality, and managing certain location-related prompts or preferences. Disabling these cookies may affect some website features or require visitors to reselect preferences.

Analytics cookies. Werqspace uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand general patterns of website usage and improve the service. Analytics cookies may be used to distinguish visitors or sessions and measure website activity. These cookies are optional and are configured to require visitor consent before they are placed in the browser.

Werqspace may also use browser storage technologies, such as local storage, to support features including recently viewed pages. Unlike cookies, local storage is maintained separately within the visitor’s browser and may have different storage and management characteristics.

The current cookie preference center provides additional information about the specific cookies and similar technologies detected or configured by Werqspace, including their names, categories, descriptions, and available duration information. This inventory may be updated as website functionality and third-party services change.

6.2 Cookies and Third-Party Services

Some third-party services used by Werqspace may use cookies or similar technologies when their resources or functionality are loaded or used.

For example, Google Analytics uses analytics technologies to measure website activity. Other third-party services may receive technical information when their resources are requested by a visitor’s browser or when their functionality is used.

The use of technologies operated directly by third-party providers may be subject to those providers’ own policies and practices. Werqspace does not control all technologies or information-processing activities carried out independently by third-party providers.

Werqspace’s cookie consent management tool is configured to manage the categories of cookies used by the website and to control optional cookies according to visitor preferences. This does not necessarily control every form of information processing that may occur when a third-party service is used.

6.3 Analytics

Werqspace currently uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4), implemented through Google Site Kit, to understand how visitors use the website and to evaluate general patterns of website activity.

GA4 may collect information such as pages viewed, interactions with website features, browser and device information, and technical information associated with website visits. This information helps Werqspace understand traffic patterns, evaluate website features, and identify opportunities to improve the service.

Werqspace configures its cookie consent management tool to require consent before optional analytics cookies are placed in a visitor’s browser. If a visitor rejects optional analytics cookies, Werqspace’s analytics cookies are not placed through the consent-controlled implementation. Visitors may change or withdraw their cookie preferences through the Cookie Settings control available on the website.

Google may process information collected through GA4 in accordance with its applicable policies and service terms. Additional information about Google’s role and analytics processing is provided in Sections 4 and 5 of this Privacy Policy.

6.4 Managing Cookies and Consent Preferences

Werqspace provides a Cookie Settings control that allows visitors to review and manage their preferences concerning optional cookie categories.

Through the cookie preference center, visitors may accept or reject optional cookies and, where available, manage their choices by category. Visitors may also return to the preference center at any time to change or withdraw their consent for optional cookies.

Rejecting optional cookies may affect certain website features, such as remembered location preferences or analytics functionality. Necessary cookies may continue to operate because they support functions required for the website to work properly.

Most modern web browsers also allow visitors to view, block, delete, or otherwise manage cookies through their browser settings. Disabling or deleting certain cookies may affect the operation of Werqspace or prevent particular features from functioning correctly.

Browser settings vary by browser and device. Visitors should consult the documentation or settings provided by their browser for information about managing cookies and other browser storage.

6.5 Changes to Cookies and Similar Technologies

The cookies and similar technologies used by Werqspace may change as the website develops, new features are introduced, or existing services are modified.

Werqspace may add, remove, or modify cookies and similar technologies when reasonably necessary to operate, secure, improve, or expand the service. The cookie preference center will be updated as appropriate to reflect the current cookie configuration, and this Privacy Policy will be updated when material changes to cookie practices warrant an update.

7. Data Retention

Werqspace retains information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the services for which the information was collected, maintain the security and integrity of the website, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and protect the rights and interests of Werqspace and its users.

The length of time information is retained depends on the type of information, the purpose for which it was collected, and applicable legal or operational requirements.

7.1 Account Information

Werqspace generally retains account information while an account remains active.

When an account is deleted, Werqspace will generally remove personal information associated with that account, subject to information that may need to be retained for legitimate legal, security, operational, fraud-prevention, dispute-resolution, or recordkeeping purposes.

Some information may also remain temporarily in backups or other technical systems until those systems are routinely overwritten or deleted.

7.2 Favorites and Browser-Stored Information

Information used to provide browser-based functionality, such as recently viewed pages, may remain in a visitor’s browser until it is deleted, expires, or is otherwise replaced or removed by the browser or the Werqspace website.

Account-related Favorites are associated with the applicable Werqspace account and are generally retained while that account remains active, subject to the account-deletion practices described above.

The age-gate cookie may remain in a visitor’s browser for approximately one year unless it is deleted, expires, or is otherwise removed or replaced. 

7.3 Location Information

Werqspace uses different types of location information for different purposes and therefore may retain them for different periods.

Location preferences stored in browser cookies may remain for the period established by the applicable cookie. Certain Werqspace location preferences currently remain for approximately 30 days, while other location information is maintained only for the current browser session.

Approximate geographic information obtained through IP-based location services may be temporarily cached by Werqspace. Werqspace’s current IP-based location function caches the resulting approximate coordinates for approximately 24 hours to provide location functionality and reduce repeated requests to the location service.

Werqspace does not store precise browser-provided latitude and longitude in its database as part of this location functionality.

7.4 Listing Claims and Management History

Werqspace may retain records relating to listing claims, listing management, verification, transfers, and related activity for as long as reasonably necessary to maintain the integrity and history of the directory.

This may include records relating to former claimants or former listing managers after their management access has ended.

Retention of a historical record does not necessarily mean that all personal information originally provided during a claim will be retained indefinitely. Werqspace may retain, minimize, or remove particular information as appropriate based on its ongoing operational and legal needs.

7.5 Contact Forms and Listing Reports

Werqspace may retain information submitted through contact forms, listing reports, and similar communications for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to the matter, investigate or resolve an issue, maintain records concerning the directory, protect the website and its users, or otherwise fulfill legitimate operational or legal purposes.

Information that is no longer reasonably necessary may be deleted or otherwise disposed of in accordance with Werqspace’s applicable practices.

7.6 Technical, Security, and Diagnostic Information

Technical information generated through normal operation of the website may be retained for periods determined by Werqspace, its hosting providers, security systems, and other technical service providers.

Such information may be retained for purposes including security monitoring, abuse prevention, troubleshooting, system administration, fraud detection, investigation of incidents, and maintaining reliable website operation.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the system in which it is stored.

7.7 Legal and Recordkeeping Requirements

Werqspace may retain information for longer periods when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, insurance, or recordkeeping requirements, or to establish, exercise, or defend legal rights.

7.8 Secure Disposal

When information is no longer reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or for other legitimate legal or operational purposes, Werqspace may delete, anonymize, aggregate, or otherwise dispose of that information.

Because information may exist across different systems, databases, backups, or service providers, deletion may not occur simultaneously across every system.

Werqspace seeks to retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary and to avoid retaining personal information indefinitely when there is no continuing legitimate reason to do so.

8. Data Security

Werqspace takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

Because no website, database, network, or method of transmitting information over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure, Werqspace cannot guarantee that information will always remain secure.

8.1 Website and Network Security

Werqspace uses HTTPS to protect information transmitted between visitors and the website.

Werqspace’s hosting environment includes security measures such as a web application firewall and other infrastructure-level protections provided by its hosting provider.

Werqspace also uses DreamHost’s DreamShield security service, which provides automated security and malware scanning, threat detection, security alerts, and related monitoring for the Werqspace website.

These measures are intended to reduce the risk of unauthorized access, malware, malicious activity, and other security threats. No security system or service can prevent every attack, vulnerability, or other security incident.

8.2 Administrative and Account Access

Access to the administrative portions of Werqspace is restricted to authorized individuals who require such access to operate or maintain the website.

Werqspace does not intentionally use shared administrative credentials. Individuals who require administrative or technical access should use their own authorized accounts where the applicable system supports individual accounts.

From time to time, Werqspace may provide temporary or limited access to qualified contractors, developers, technical support personnel, or service providers when reasonably necessary to maintain or troubleshoot the website. Werqspace seeks to limit such access to the level reasonably necessary for the work being performed and to remove or disable temporary access when it is no longer needed.

8.3 Passwords and Account Security

Werqspace requires account passwords to meet minimum security requirements established by the website’s account-management system.

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and should not share passwords or other authentication information with unauthorized individuals.

Werqspace provides account-confirmation and password-reset mechanisms intended to help protect account access and allow users to recover access when necessary.

Werqspace may introduce additional authentication or account-security measures as the service develops.

8.4 Software and Security Maintenance

Werqspace seeks to keep WordPress, its themes, plugins, and other software components reasonably current and to address security issues as they become known.

Software updates may be performed manually or through automated mechanisms where available and appropriate. The specific update practices used by Werqspace may change as the website and its hosting environment develop.

Because third-party software is an important part of the Werqspace platform, Werqspace cannot guarantee that every vulnerability will be identified or corrected before it could potentially be exploited.

Werqspace may use security monitoring and scanning services, such as DreamShield, to help identify vulnerabilities, malware, suspicious activity, and other security issues. 

8.5 Backups and Recovery

Werqspace maintains backups of the website and its database to support recovery from technical failures, accidental changes, security incidents, or other events that could affect website operation.

Backups may be stored on the Werqspace hosting environment and in separate storage maintained by Werqspace.

Backups are intended primarily for operational recovery and are not a substitute for other security measures. Information contained in backups may remain available for a period of time after information has been removed from the active website or database, as described in the Data Retention section of this Privacy Policy.

8.6 Security Incidents

If Werqspace becomes aware of a security incident that affects personal information, Werqspace will take reasonable steps appropriate to the circumstances to investigate the incident, contain or address the problem, restore affected systems, and determine whether notification is required under applicable law.

Where notification is legally required, Werqspace will provide notice in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

8.7 Third-Party Security

Werqspace relies on third-party providers for certain hosting, infrastructure, software, mapping, geographic, communications, and other services.

Werqspace seeks to use reputable service providers and to take reasonable steps to protect information shared with them. However, Werqspace does not control the security practices of independent third-party providers and cannot guarantee the security of information while it is processed by those providers.

8.8 No Guarantee of Security

Although Werqspace takes reasonable steps to protect personal information, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.

Accordingly, Werqspace cannot guarantee the absolute security of personal information or promise that unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure will never occur.

Werqspace continually evaluates its security practices and may adopt additional technical, administrative, or organizational safeguards as the service develops.

9. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Werqspace respects the rights of individuals to understand and exercise reasonable control over their personal information.

Depending on where you live and the laws that apply to you, you may have certain rights concerning personal information that Werqspace maintains about you. These rights may include the rights described below. Some rights may be subject to legal exceptions, limitations, verification requirements, or other conditions established by applicable law.

9.1 Access and Information About Your Personal Information

You may have the right to request information about the personal information Werqspace maintains about you, including the categories of information collected, the purposes for which it is used, and the categories of third parties with whom it may be shared.

Where applicable law provides a right to access or obtain specific personal information, Werqspace will process such requests in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

9.2 Correction of Personal Information

You may have the right to request correction of personal information that Werqspace maintains about you if you believe that the information is inaccurate or incomplete.

Some account information may also be updated directly through your Werqspace account where those features are available.

9.3 Deletion of Personal Information

You may have the right to request deletion of personal information that Werqspace maintains about you.

Werqspace generally seeks to remove personal information associated with an account when the account is deleted, subject to the retention exceptions described in this Privacy Policy.

Deletion rights may be subject to exceptions under applicable law. For example, Werqspace may need to retain certain information to comply with legal obligations, maintain security, prevent fraud or abuse, resolve disputes, establish or defend legal claims, or maintain records that are otherwise permitted or required to be retained.

Information that has been aggregated or de-identified in a manner that does not reasonably identify an individual may not be subject to deletion in the same manner as identifiable personal information.

9.4 Opting Out of the Sale or Sharing of Personal Information

WerqSpace does not sell personal information in exchange for money. Certain state privacy laws define “sale” or “sharing” more broadly and may include some disclosures of personal information to third parties.

Where a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” option is presented in the Cookie Preferences or Privacy Choices interface, visitors may use that control to submit an opt-out request. WerqSpace will handle applicable requests in accordance with relevant privacy laws.

The availability of this control does not mean that WerqSpace engages in activities legally defined as a sale or sharing of personal information. Our practices and obligations depend on the services used, the information involved, and applicable law.

9.5 Limiting or Objecting to Certain Uses

Depending on applicable law, you may have additional rights concerning the use or disclosure of certain categories of personal information, including rights relating to sensitive personal information, targeted advertising, profiling, or other regulated processing activities.

Werqspace does not currently use personal information for purposes that it understands to require such a limitation beyond the uses described in this Privacy Policy.

If Werqspace introduces practices that create additional legally applicable rights or choices, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

9.6 Withdrawing Consent and Managing Preferences

Visitors may change or withdraw their consent to optional cookies and similar technologies at any time by opening the Cookie Settings control available on the WerqSpace website. Through this interface, visitors can review available cookie categories and accept, reject, or change their preferences for optional cookies, including analytics cookies.

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred before consent was withdrawn. Necessary cookies may continue to operate because they support essential website functions, security, and consent management.

Visitors may also use their browser settings to view, block, or delete cookies. Blocking or deleting cookies through browser settings may affect website functionality. Browser controls may not manage other forms of browser storage or third-party processing in the same way as the WerqSpace Cookie Settings interface.

9.7 Account Choices

Registered users may access and manage certain information through their Werqspace account.

Users may also delete their accounts through the account-management features provided by Werqspace, subject to the retention practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Deleting an account may result in the loss of access to account-based features, including Favorites and any other functionality associated with the account.

9.8 How to Submit a Privacy Request

If you wish to exercise a privacy right or ask a question about the personal information Werqspace maintains about you, you may contact Werqspace through the contact method provided on the Werqspace website.

When reasonably necessary to protect personal information from unauthorized disclosure, Werqspace may take steps to verify the identity or authority of the person making a request.

Verification procedures will be designed to use information reasonably necessary for the particular request and will not be used to collect unnecessary personal information.

If you submit a request through an authorized representative, Werqspace may require reasonable documentation establishing the representative’s authority to act on your behalf, where permitted or required by applicable law.

9.9 Response to Privacy Requests

Werqspace will respond to valid privacy requests in accordance with applicable law.

The time required to respond may depend on the type of request, the information involved, the need to verify the request, and the legal requirements applicable to the individual making the request.

If Werqspace cannot fulfill a request in whole or in part, Werqspace will seek to explain the applicable reason, subject to legal or security limitations.

9.10 Non-Discrimination

Werqspace will not discriminate against an individual for exercising a privacy right to the extent prohibited by applicable law.

Exercising a privacy right may, however, affect the ability to use a feature when the information involved is reasonably necessary to provide that feature or service, where such limitations are permitted by applicable law.

9.11 Additional Jurisdiction-Specific Rights

Certain jurisdictions provide residents with additional privacy rights or impose additional obligations on businesses concerning personal information.

Werqspace intends for this Privacy Policy to provide a general description of its privacy practices while recognizing that the specific rights available to an individual depend on applicable law.

Where required, Werqspace may provide additional jurisdiction-specific notices or disclosures describing applicable rights, procedures, exemptions, and other requirements.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to limit any privacy right that cannot lawfully be limited under applicable law.

10. Account Deletion and Personal Information Requests

Werqspace provides individuals with ways to request deletion of their accounts and, where applicable, personal information maintained by Werqspace.

10.1 Deleting a Werqspace Account

Registered users may permanently delete their Werqspace account through the account-management features provided on the website.

Account deletion is intended to be permanent. Once an account has been deleted, Werqspace does not currently provide a self-service mechanism for restoring the deleted account.

When an account is deleted, Werqspace will generally remove personal information associated with that account, subject to information that Werqspace is permitted or required to retain for legitimate legal, security, fraud-prevention, dispute-resolution, operational, or recordkeeping purposes.

Information may also remain temporarily in backups or other systems until those systems are routinely overwritten or deleted.

10.2 Favorites and Other Account-Associated Information

Registered users may save places to a personal Favorites list. Favorites are associated with the user’s Werqspace account and are stored as account-associated information.

When a user permanently deletes their Werqspace account, the Favorites information associated with that account is deleted along with the user’s account information. 

Other information associated with a user account may be retained or deleted as described elsewhere in this Privacy Policy and may be subject to legitimate retention requirements.

10.3 Deletion Requests From Individuals Without Accounts

An individual does not need to have a Werqspace account to ask Werqspace about personal information that may have been collected about them.

For example, an individual who has submitted a contact-form message, listing report, listing-claim communication, or other communication to Werqspace may request that personal information associated with that communication be deleted, subject to applicable law and legitimate retention requirements.

Werqspace may need to verify the identity or authority of the person making a request before deleting personal information, particularly when deletion could affect another person’s information or records.

10.4 Business and Establishment Listing Removal

A business or establishment may request that its Werqspace listing be removed from the website.

Werqspace recognizes that an establishment may have legitimate reasons for not wanting to be represented on the Werqspace website and will treat such requests seriously and respectfully.

If an establishment requests in writing that its listing be removed or otherwise purged from Werqspace, Werqspace will make reasonable efforts to honor the request, provided that Werqspace can verify that the person making the request has sufficient authority to act on behalf of the establishment.

Removal of a listing may include removing the listing from public display and deleting associated listing information from Werqspace systems where reasonably practicable.

Because information may exist in backups, technical systems, search-engine indexes, third-party services, archived pages, or other systems outside Werqspace’s control, Werqspace cannot guarantee that every reference to a listing will immediately or permanently disappear from every location on the internet.

A listing that has been removed may also be recreated or reconsidered in the future if circumstances warrant. Werqspace will consider prior removal requests and related records when evaluating such circumstances.

10.5 Business Account Deletion and Listing Status

Deleting an account associated with a business or establishment does not, by itself, delete the associated Werqspace listing.

Werqspace maintains listing records separately from individual user accounts. Only authorized Werqspace administrators may remove a place listing from the directory.

A business or establishment that wishes to have its listing removed should therefore submit a written removal request rather than relying solely on deletion of an associated account.

10.6 Listing Claims and Administrative History

Werqspace may retain records concerning listing claims, listing management, removal requests, reinstatement requests, verification, transfers, and related communications for as long as reasonably necessary to maintain the integrity and administrative history of the directory.

These records may include information identifying individuals who made or participated in significant requests concerning a listing, including requests to remove, reinstate, transfer, or otherwise modify a listing.

Werqspace may retain such records even when an individual’s account has been deleted or a listing has been removed.

This is intended to preserve an accurate administrative history and help Werqspace determine whether a future request concerning the same establishment is legitimate and authorized. For example, if an establishment’s representative requests that a listing be removed and a different representative later requests that the listing be restored, Werqspace may need to review the history of those requests and the individuals involved.

Werqspace will seek to retain only information reasonably necessary for this purpose and will protect such records in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10.7 How to Request Deletion or Listing Removal

Requests concerning account deletion, personal information, cookie-related privacy matters, or removal of a business or establishment listing may be submitted:

• Through the contact form available on the Werqspace website; or
• By email to info@werqspace.com.

Visitors who wish to change or withdraw consent for optional cookies should use the Cookie Settings control available on the website. Requests involving other personal information or privacy rights may be submitted through the contact methods above.

Requests should provide enough information for Werqspace to understand the request and, where necessary, verify the identity or authority of the person making it.

For business or establishment listing-removal requests, Werqspace may request reasonable evidence that the person making the request is authorized to act on behalf of the establishment.

10.8 Processing Requests

Werqspace will review deletion and removal requests and respond in accordance with applicable law and the circumstances of the request.

Werqspace may deny or limit a request when doing so is reasonably necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect the security of the website or another person, prevent fraud or abuse, establish or defend legal rights, preserve legitimate administrative records, or satisfy another lawful retention requirement.

When a request cannot be fulfilled in whole or in part, Werqspace will seek to explain the reason, subject to applicable legal or security limitations.

10.9 Third-Party Copies and Search Engines

Removing information from Werqspace does not necessarily remove information that has independently been copied, indexed, cached, archived, or republished by third parties.

Werqspace does not control third-party websites, search engines, social-media platforms, archives, or other services that may independently retain or display information concerning a Werqspace listing.

Where reasonably practicable, Werqspace may take steps within its control to remove or update information that it has published, but cannot guarantee removal from systems operated by third parties.

11. Children and Age Restrictions

Werqspace is intended for individuals who are 18 years of age or older.

11.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old to use Werqspace.

Werqspace may display information, photographs, or other material relating to nightlife establishments, events, and adult-oriented venues that may not be appropriate for individuals under 18.

Werqspace currently uses an age-verification prompt when a visitor first accesses the website. The prompt asks the visitor to represent that they are at least 18 years old. Selecting that they are under 18 prevents the visitor from continuing to the Werqspace website. Selecting that they are at least 18 permits access and causes Werqspace to place a browser cookie that records the age-gate response for approximately one year. This cookie supports an essential website access restriction and is categorized as a necessary cookie; it is not an optional analytics or advertising cookie. Werqspace does not currently require visitors to submit government identification, a date of birth, or other identity documents solely to access the website. 

11.2 Information From Individuals Under 18

Werqspace does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18.

If you are under 18, you should not create a Werqspace account, submit personal information to Werqspace, claim or manage a listing, submit a contact form, or otherwise provide personal information through the website.

If Werqspace learns that it has knowingly collected personal information from an individual under 18, Werqspace will take reasonable steps to delete that information, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.

11.3 Notice to Parents and Guardians

If a parent or legal guardian believes that an individual under 18 has provided personal information to Werqspace, the parent or guardian may contact Werqspace at info@werqspace.com or through the contact form available on the website.

Werqspace may request reasonable information necessary to verify the request and determine whether personal information concerning the individual is maintained by Werqspace.

11.4 Third-Party Content

Some information, photographs, links, or other content appearing on Werqspace may be submitted by businesses, listing managers, users, or other third parties.

Werqspace establishes rules concerning content submitted to the website and may remove material that violates those rules. However, because some content may be submitted by third parties, Werqspace cannot guarantee that every item of content will always be identified or removed before it is displayed.

Visitors who encounter content that they believe violates Werqspace’s policies may report it through the reporting tools provided on the website or by contacting Werqspace.

The use of content submitted to Werqspace is also governed by the content and license provisions of the Werqspace Terms of Service. 

11.5 Changes to Age Requirements

Werqspace may modify its age requirements or age-verification practices if necessary to comply with applicable law or as the website and its services develop.

If a change materially affects how Werqspace collects or uses information in connection with age verification, this Privacy Policy will be updated as appropriate.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Werqspace may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as the website, services, technology, legal requirements, and business practices develop.

12.1 Reasons for Changes

Changes to this Privacy Policy may be made for reasons including:

• The introduction, removal, or modification of website features;
• Changes to the types of information Werqspace collects or how that information is used;
• Changes to third-party services or technologies used by Werqspace;
• Changes to data retention or security practices;
• Changes to applicable laws or regulatory requirements; or
• Other developments that affect Werqspace’s privacy practices.

12.2 Notice of Changes

When Werqspace makes changes to this Privacy Policy, the updated version will be posted on the Werqspace website and the “Last Updated” date will be revised.

If Werqspace makes a material change to the way it collects, uses, or discloses personal information, Werqspace may provide additional notice when reasonably appropriate or required by applicable law. Depending on the circumstances, such notice may include a notice on the website, an account notification, an email, or another reasonable method of communication.

Unless a different effective date is stated, the updated Privacy Policy becomes effective when it is posted on the website.

12.3 Reviewing the Privacy Policy

Visitors are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how Werqspace collects, uses, protects, and discloses information.

Your continued use of Werqspace after an updated Privacy Policy becomes effective means that you have been provided notice of the updated policy. Where applicable law requires affirmative consent or another form of notice for a particular change, Werqspace will follow the requirements of that law.

12.4 Previous Versions

Werqspace may retain previous versions of this Privacy Policy for legal, administrative, or recordkeeping purposes.

When appropriate, Werqspace may make previous versions available for reference or provide information about material changes between versions.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise a privacy right, or have a question or concern about how Werqspace handles personal information, you may contact us through either of the following methods:

Email: info@werqspace.com

Website: Through the contact form available on the Werqspace website at werqspace.com.

When contacting Werqspace about personal information, account deletion, or another privacy-related request, please provide enough information for us to understand and respond to your request. We may request additional information when reasonably necessary to verify your identity or authority to make a particular request.

Werqspace will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy-related inquiries and requests in accordance with applicable law and the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

14. Effective Date and Last Updated

This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 5, 2026

Last Updated: November 9, 2026

Werqspace may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as described in Section 12. The date shown above identifies the most recent version of this Privacy Policy.

If a material change to this Privacy Policy is made, Werqspace will provide any additional notice required by applicable law.