Points Of Interest API FAQ

How can I access the POI API?

Once you have spoken to one of our sales reps, we can send you an authorization Client ID and Client Secret that will give you access to the Points of Interest API. For more information, contact our sales team at sales@locallogic.co. 

Can I choose what Points of Interest to display?

Yes, Points of Interest categories can be specified in the API request. For a list of all available parameters, please consult our technical documentation at https://docs.locallogic.co/api-endpoints/points-of-interest 

If I don't specify the type, and there are more than 500 POIs available in my specified radius, how will the API prioritize which ones to return?

These will be prioritized by order of proximity to the submitted lat, long.

If there are more than 30 Points of Interest available for a specified category, how will the API prioritize which Points of Interest are returned?

30 Pints of Interest will be returned and these will be prioritized by order of proximity to the submitted lat, long.

What is the difference between the Points of Interest API and the Local Content Widget?

The POI API allows you to retrieve data for a larger radius (up to 25km/15.31m) from the specified lat, long to display as text or data points on a map. The Local Content Widget displays the POIs for a smaller radius and also includes the location scores in a preformatted SDK package.

How many data points can be returned via the Points of Interest API in one call?

You can return up to:

• 30 POI when multiple types/categories are specified

  500 POI if only one single type/category is specified

Where do I send feedback about the Points of Interest?

You can submit a request to support@locallogic.co with the subject line “POI Update Request” and include the following:

1. The name of the POI

2. The address of the POI

3. The type of POI (grocery store, daycare, restaurant etc.)

Can I use the POI API on my internal platform for internal analysis?

Yes, some restrictions regarding caching and publication of your findings apply. Please consult your contract terms and conditions and send an inquiry to sales@locallogic.co (non-clients) or support@locallogic.co (existing clients) to determine whether your use case is allowed.

Can I submit a request without specifying a specific category?

No, you will need to specify at least one category in order to submit a request.