Privacy Policy

1) Who we are

Helium Locator is a directory-style site that helps people find helium suppliers (refill, exchange, rental) and related resources.

2) Information we collect

3) How we use information

• To operate and improve the Site, including debugging and performance monitoring.
• To respond to messages and process business listing submissions/claims.
• To understand what content is useful (analytics and aggregate reporting).
• To prevent abuse, spam, and fraud, and to keep the Site secure.

4) Analytics

We may use analytics tools to understand Site traffic and usage patterns (for example, which pages are popular and how users navigate). These tools may use cookies or similar technologies.

You can generally opt out of many analytics cookies through your browser settings, cookie controls (if shown), or privacy plugins.

5) Affiliate links & advertising

Some links on this Site may be affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate partners and advertisers may use their own cookies or tracking technologies when you click through to their sites. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

6) Embedded content and directory tools

Some pages may embed tools or content (for example, an interactive directory or map) using iframes or embedded components. Embedded content may collect usage data similar to other parts of the Site.

If an embed comes from a third party (not our domain), that third party may collect information according to their own privacy policy.

7) Sharing of information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited cases:

• Service providers: Hosting, analytics, spam prevention, or email delivery providers who help us run the Site.
• Legal/security: If required by law, or to protect Site integrity, users, and our rights.
• Business listing verification: If you submit a business claim, we may use your info to verify ownership/accuracy. We don't publish your personal contact info unless you explicitly include it as part of a listing.

8) Data retention

We keep form submissions and communications as long as reasonably necessary to: (a) respond, (b) maintain accurate listings, and (c) comply with legal/security obligations.

Analytics data is generally retained in aggregate form or according to the settings of the analytics provider.

9) Your choices

• Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
• Do Not Track: Some browsers offer "Do Not Track." The Site may not respond uniformly to all DNT signals.
• Contact preferences: You can ask us not to use your information for certain purposes by contacting us.

10) Privacy rights (California + other regions)

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information. California residents may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA.

To make a request, contact us and include enough detail for us to verify the request. We may need to confirm your identity before acting.

11) Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information, but no website can guarantee absolute security. Please avoid sending sensitive information through web forms.

12) Children's privacy

This Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us so we can delete it.

13) Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the latest version.

14) Contact

Questions about privacy, data requests, or listings? Use our contact page and we'll get back to you.