"How do location submissions work?”
You must be logged in to submit a location. The authorization is facilitated by Google so we don’t store any passwords for your safety. This is one way attempted attacks on the database are reduced. For each location submission, there are a number of properties that are required. Using the name and address provided from your local map app will help increase the accuracy of the map markers. If possible, if familiar with the location, verify that your chosen map app is accurate with the pin of the location. Once submitted to us, this will help other users find the location more easily.
“Why do I have to log in to submit a location?”
A public resource such as this must expect to the point of it being guaranteed that it will experience an attack. One of the many ways that an attack can happen is from people spamming empty or problematic locations. SQL injection attacks can also threaten a database. Having a user log in to make submissions helps protect this resource.
“What information does your website save from my public Google information?”
This website only retains your email, and not the name associated with that email. This is used to monitor strange submissions on the site, and to block users if need be due to malicious activity.
“What if I don’t have a Google account?”
Users without a Google account can email their submission to info@phlbam.com to have it manually verified and entered into the site. All fields must be present in the email as in the form for a successful entry.