Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 23, 2026
Who We Are
WhidbeyWave.com (“WhidbeyWave,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a community website for Whidbey Island, Washington. We provide local events, news, a marketplace, community forum, and other island resources. Our website is located at whidbeywave.com.
Information We Collect
Information you provide
- Account information: When you sign in with Google or email, we receive your email address and display name.
- Content you submit: Events, marketplace listings, forum posts, replies, reviews, and feedback you voluntarily post.
- Contact information: Name, email, and optional zip code when you use our contact form, newsletter signup, or community features.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data: We use Vercel Analytics and Speed Insights to understand how visitors use the site. This collects anonymized page views, performance data, and general device information. No personal data is tracked.
- Cookies: We use a small number of cookies for authentication (to keep you signed in) and preferences (such as your browsing persona). We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve WhidbeyWave
- Display your submitted content (events, listings, forum posts) on the site
- Send you the WhidbeyWave newsletter if you subscribe
- Notify you about the status of your submissions (approved, etc.)
- Respond to your feedback or contact form messages
- Prevent spam and abuse
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate WhidbeyWave:
- Supabase: Database and authentication. Your account data and content are stored securely on Supabase's infrastructure. Supabase Privacy Policy
- Vercel: Website hosting, analytics, and performance monitoring. Vercel Privacy Policy
- Google: Sign-in authentication via Google OAuth. When you sign in with Google, Google shares your name and email with us. Google Privacy Policy
- Resend: Email delivery for newsletters and notifications. Resend Privacy Policy
- WSDOT, NOAA, Open-Meteo: Public APIs for ferry status, tides, and weather data. No personal data is shared with these services.
Data Retention
We retain your account information and submitted content for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the site's services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at the email below.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the link in each email
- Sign out and stop using the site at any time
Children's Privacy
WhidbeyWave is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of WhidbeyWave after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at: whidbeywave.com/contact