Threadmap

Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Introduction

Threadmap LLC ("we," "our," or "us"), a Wyoming limited liability company, operates the threadmap.io website and thm.sh short URL service (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using Threadmap, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you sign in using Google OAuth, we collect:

  • Your email address
  • Your name (as provided by Google)
  • Your profile picture URL
  • Your Google account identifier

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use the Service:

  • Reddit thread URLs you submit for extraction
  • Your search history and extracted maps
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address and approximate location
  • Date and time of access

Publicly Available Reddit Content

Important: Threadmap LLC is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Reddit, Inc. We do not use Reddit's official API or maintain any business relationship with Reddit.

When you submit a Reddit thread URL, we process publicly accessible content that is freely available to any internet user without authentication. This publicly available information includes:

  • Reddit usernames of commenters (publicly displayed on reddit.com)
  • Comment text and upvote counts (publicly visible to all)
  • Extracted place names and locations derived from public comments

We do not access private subreddits, direct messages, user account data, or any content requiring Reddit authentication. All content we process is identical to what any unauthenticated visitor can view on reddit.com. We do not store or redistribute Reddit content—we analyze it at user direction to extract location information.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  • Providing and maintaining the Service
  • Processing Reddit threads and extracting place recommendations
  • Storing your search history for easy access
  • Calculating tastemaker rankings based on public Reddit data
  • Enforcing rate limits based on your account tier
  • Improving and optimizing the Service
  • Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Communicating with you about the Service
  • Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate Threadmap:

Supabase

Database hosting and authentication. Your account data and search history are stored on Supabase's secure infrastructure.

Google

OAuth authentication, Google Places API for geocoding, and Google Maps for display. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

Anthropic

AI processing to extract place recommendations from Reddit comments. Comment text is sent to Anthropic's API for analysis. Subject to Anthropic's Privacy Policy.

PostHog

Product analytics to understand how users interact with the Service. Subject to PostHog's Privacy Policy.

Vercel

Application hosting and CDN. Subject to Vercel's Privacy Policy.

Regarding Reddit

Threadmap LLC is NOT affiliated with, partnered with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Reddit, Inc. We do not use Reddit's official API and have no business relationship with Reddit. We access only publicly available web pages on reddit.com—the same content visible to any unauthenticated internet user. Reddit is mentioned here solely for transparency about what public content our Service processes at user direction.

Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

  • Account data: Retained until you delete your account
  • Search history: Retained until you delete your account
  • Cached thread data: Automatically expires based on thread age (1-24 hours)
  • Analytics data: Retained according to PostHog's data retention policies

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential cookies: Required for authentication and session management
  • Analytics cookies: Used by PostHog to understand usage patterns

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Request your data in a portable format
  • Opt-out: Opt out of certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@threadmap.io.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Encryption at rest for stored data
  • Row Level Security (RLS) policies in our database
  • Regular security reviews and updates

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@threadmap.io

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