Privacy & Terms

Mood Seattle is an independently operated local discovery website featuring places, food, activities, experiences, recommendations, and guides in Seattle and the surrounding area. By using this website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

We may collect limited information when you visit or interact with Mood Seattle.

Information you provide

You may voluntarily provide information such as:

• Your email address when subscribing to our newsletter or updates
• Information you send when contacting Mood Seattle
• Information associated with purchases or other interactions you choose to make

Information collected automatically

When you use Mood Seattle, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, such as:

• Pages and posts you visit
• Searches, filters, links, and features you interact with
• Referring website or traffic source
• Browser and device information
• IP address
• Approximate location, such as city or region
• Date and time of your visit
• General interaction and website usage information
• Anonymized recordings of on-screen activity, such as mouse movement, clicks, and scrolling

We use this information to understand how people discover and use Mood Seattle and to improve our content, design, and features.

Mood Seattle may use analytics tools, such as Mixpanel and similar services, to understand how visitors interact with the website.

These tools may collect information about page views, clicks, navigation patterns, traffic sources, devices, and other website interactions through cookies, device identifiers, or similar technologies.

We may use analytics information to:

• Understand which content is most useful or popular
• Improve navigation and user experience
• Measure traffic and engagement
• Understand how visitors discover Mood Seattle
• Improve future content, guides, and features

Session replays and heatmaps

Visits may be recorded as anonymized session replays, which capture on-screen activity such as page views, mouse movement, clicks, and scrolling. These recordings help us see where the website is confusing or broken, and they produce heatmaps showing which parts of a page visitors interact with most.

Form inputs are masked before a recording leaves your browser, so what you type — including your email address — is not captured. Recordings are tied to a random device identifier, not to your name or email, and we do not use them to identify individual visitors.

Mood Seattle and third-party service providers may use cookies and similar technologies for website functionality, analytics, performance measurement, advertising, and affiliate tracking.

Where required by applicable law, we may request consent before using certain non-essential cookies.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.

If you subscribe to the Mood Seattle newsletter, we may use your email address to send you local recommendations, new posts and guides, Mood Seattle updates, announcements, and promotional or affiliate content.

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails.

We do not intend to sell our newsletter subscriber list to unrelated third parties.

Mood Seattle may sell digital guides, itineraries, maps, collections, and other digital products through Gumroad.

When you make a purchase through Gumroad, your transaction is processed through Gumroad and its payment service providers. Gumroad may collect information needed to process your transaction, deliver your purchase, prevent fraud, and provide transaction-related communications.

Payment information, such as credit card information, is processed by Gumroad and its payment providers rather than directly by Mood Seattle. Your use of Gumroad is also subject to Gumroad's own terms, privacy policy, and other applicable policies.

Mood Seattle may contain affiliate links, advertising, sponsored content, brand partnerships, and other commercial relationships.

Some links may be affiliate links. This means Mood Seattle may receive a commission or other compensation if you click a link, make a purchase, book an experience, or complete another qualifying action.

Affiliate relationships do not necessarily determine which places, products, businesses, or experiences are featured. Unless otherwise stated, the opinions and recommendations expressed on Mood Seattle are our own. Sponsored or paid content will be disclosed when appropriate.

Advertising and affiliate partners may also use cookies or similar technologies to measure traffic, purchases, conversions, or advertising performance.

We may use information collected through Mood Seattle to:

• Operate and maintain the website
• Improve the website and its content
• Understand how visitors use the site
• Measure website and marketing performance
• Personalize or improve recommendations and navigation
• Send newsletters and updates you requested
• Provide customer support
• Support advertising and affiliate programs
• Detect technical problems, fraud, or misuse
• Comply with legal obligations

We may share information with service providers that help us operate Mood Seattle, including providers for website hosting, analytics, email and newsletters, ecommerce and payment processing, advertising, affiliate tracking, and website infrastructure and security.

These companies may process information according to their own terms and privacy policies or on our behalf.

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, protect our rights, prevent fraud or misuse, or protect the safety of others.

Some advertising or analytics activities may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information under certain privacy laws, even when personal information is not sold directly for money.

Mood Seattle frequently links to third-party websites and services, including restaurants and local businesses, Google Maps and other map services, hotels and travel providers, reservation platforms, ticketing services, retailers, tour and activity providers, Gumroad, and affiliate partners.

Once you leave Mood Seattle or interact with a third-party service, that company's own terms and privacy practices apply. Mood Seattle does not control and is not responsible for the privacy, security, content, products, or practices of third-party websites or services.

We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including operating the website, communicating with subscribers, maintaining transaction or business records, analyzing website performance, and complying with legal obligations.

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information that we maintain about you, where applicable.

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in those emails. You may also manage cookies and similar technologies through your browser or device settings.

Mood Seattle is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

We take reasonable measures to protect information associated with Mood Seattle. However, no website, online service, or method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

We may update this Privacy Policy as Mood Seattle evolves, our services change, or our privacy practices change. When we make material updates, we will update the effective date shown at the top of this page.

Mood Seattle is an independent local discovery and recommendation website focused on Seattle and the surrounding area. We share information about places, restaurants, cafes, outdoor activities, events, experiences, products, travel ideas, and other things we find useful or interesting. Content is provided for general informational and editorial purposes.

By using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you don't agree, simply don't use the site.

We try to provide useful and accurate information, but local information can change frequently. This may include:

• Business hours
• Prices
• Menus
• Parking information
• Reservation policies
• Admission fees
• Availability
• Events
• Transportation
• Accessibility
• Rules and restrictions
• Business closures

You should verify important information directly with the relevant business, venue, organization, or service provider before visiting, booking, purchasing, or making plans. Mood Seattle does not guarantee that all information on the website or in our guides will always be complete, accurate, or current.

Some Mood Seattle content reflects personal experiences, tastes, preferences, and editorial judgment. Words such as “best,” “favorite,” “worth it,” “good for,” or similar descriptions represent opinions and should not be understood as guarantees. Your experience may be different from ours.

Mood Seattle may offer paid digital products, including city guides, neighborhood guides, itineraries, maps, local collections, recommendations, and other downloadable or digital content.

Purchases may be processed and delivered through Gumroad. The price, description, and contents of each product will be displayed on or before the applicable purchase page.

Seattle and local businesses change frequently. Restaurants may close, prices may increase, businesses may change their hours, transportation may change, attractions may change their policies, and reservations or availability may change.

For this reason, Mood Seattle cannot guarantee that every detail contained in a purchased guide will remain accurate or current indefinitely. You should verify time-sensitive information directly with the relevant business, attraction, or service provider before making plans.

Purchasing a Mood Seattle guide does not guarantee:

• Reservations
• Admission
• Availability
• Pricing
• Transportation
• Access to a particular business or attraction
• Any particular experience or outcome

Refunds for digital products are subject to the refund policy displayed on the applicable Gumroad product page, Gumroad's applicable policies, and applicable law. Please review the applicable product description and refund policy before completing your purchase.

Unless otherwise stated, purchased Mood Seattle guides and digital products are licensed for your personal, non-commercial use. You may use them to plan your own trip, outing, or experience.

You may not, without permission:

• Resell a Mood Seattle guide
• Redistribute it publicly
• Upload the complete guide elsewhere
• Reproduce substantial portions of it
• Share purchased copies for commercial purposes
• Use Mood Seattle content to create a competing commercial product

Mood Seattle may earn money through affiliate commissions, advertising, sponsorships, brand partnerships, digital product sales, and other commercial arrangements.

If you purchase or book something through an affiliate link, Mood Seattle may receive compensation at no additional cost to you, depending on the arrangement. Sponsored or paid relationships will be disclosed when applicable.

Unless otherwise stated, commercial relationships do not guarantee a positive review or recommendation.

Mood Seattle may recommend or link to restaurants, cafes, hotels, attractions, activities, products, retailers, reservation services, maps, ticketing platforms, travel providers, and other third parties. Mood Seattle does not own or control these businesses or services.

We are not responsible for their:

• Products or services
• Availability
• Pricing
• Reservations
• Cancellations
• Refunds
• Customer service
• Safety practices
• Policies
• Website content
• Actions or omissions

Any purchase, reservation, booking, or other transaction you make with a third party is between you and that third party.

Some Mood Seattle content may feature outdoor activities, hiking, water activities, travel, transportation, events, or other experiences that involve risks. Conditions can change due to weather, construction, closures, wildlife, traffic, water conditions, trail conditions, or other circumstances.

You are responsible for determining whether an activity or destination is appropriate for you and for making your own decisions regarding transportation, preparation, equipment, health, and personal safety.

Mood Seattle content is provided for general informational purposes. Nothing on Mood Seattle should be considered legal, medical, financial, safety, or other professional advice.

You may use Mood Seattle for lawful, personal purposes. You may not:

• Attempt to damage, disrupt, or interfere with the website
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or related systems
• Use the website for unlawful or fraudulent purposes
• Use automated systems to scrape or reproduce substantial portions of Mood Seattle without permission
• Republish or commercially exploit Mood Seattle content without authorization
• Misrepresent Mood Seattle content as your own

Unless otherwise indicated, original Mood Seattle content, including original text, guides, graphics, illustrations, photography, branding, design elements, and other materials, is owned by Mood Seattle or used with appropriate permission.

You are welcome to share links to Mood Seattle pages for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, sell, redistribute, or commercially exploit substantial portions of original Mood Seattle content without prior permission.

Names, logos, trademarks, photography, and other materials belonging to third parties remain the property of their respective owners.

We may add, modify, remove, suspend, or discontinue content, features, guides, or other parts of Mood Seattle at any time. We do not guarantee that Mood Seattle will always be available, uninterrupted, or error-free.

Mood Seattle and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we make no warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, availability, completeness, or suitability of the website, its content, recommendations, or digital products for any particular purpose.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Mood Seattle and its operator will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or similar damages arising from or related to:

• Your use of the website
• Your reliance on information provided on Mood Seattle
• A business, destination, activity, or product featured on Mood Seattle
• A third-party website or service
• A purchase, reservation, or booking made with a third party
• Your inability to access or use the website

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

We may update these Terms as Mood Seattle changes or introduces new features, services, products, or business models. The effective date at the top of this page will indicate when these Terms were most recently updated.

Your continued use of Mood Seattle after updated Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of those updated Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or these Terms of Use, please contact hello@moodseattle.com.