The short version
- No accounts and no names required. We never sell or share data.
- Please do not post medical details, diagnoses, phone numbers, or anything that identifies you or the person you care for.
- Restroom information comes from volunteers and other caregivers. It can be wrong or out of date and is not guaranteed. Always check on arrival, and call ahead when you can.
What we store
- A random device ID kept in your browser's local storage. It lets you change your own rating and limits spam. Clearing your browser data removes it.
- What you submit: "worked / didn't work" reports and tags, star ratings, comments (with an optional first name), and stops you add. Comments and added stops are public.
- A scrambled (salted, one-way hashed) version of your IP address, used only to prevent spam and abuse. It is erased after 7 days. We do not store raw IP addresses, and our server logs don't include what you write.
- Your location is used only in your browser to search nearby, and only if you tap "Use my location". It is not saved on our server.
Other services your phone talks to
To draw the map, find addresses, and plan routes, your browser connects directly to OpenStreetMap (map images and address search), the OSRM routing service, and, if our server is down, the Refuge Restrooms, FEMA, and Overpass data services. Those services see your IP address and the area you're looking at, under their own privacy policies. Directions open in Google Maps when you tap "Directions".
Terms of use
- This is a free, volunteer-run tool provided "as is", with no warranty. We are not responsible for the condition, availability, or accessibility of any place listed.
- It is not medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.
- Be kind and truthful. Don't post spam, ads, links, hateful content, or other people's personal information. We may hide or remove any comment or stop and block abuse.
- New stops are reviewed before everyone can see them. Comments reported by several people are hidden until a moderator reviews them.
- Want something removed, or have a question? Contact the site owner at the address listed below.
Contact: contact@carestop.app