Privacy Policy
At Gather, protecting your privacy is fundamental to everything we do. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@gather.com.
Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better services to our users. The types of information we collect include:
- • Account Information: Name, email address, profile photo, and preferences
- • Location Data: Your current location to show nearby events and venues (with your permission)
- • Usage Information: How you interact with our app, including events attended and venues visited
- • Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
- • Communication Data: Messages sent through our platform and customer support interactions
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- • Provide and improve our location-based social services
- • Connect you with relevant events, venues, and community members
- • Send you important updates about events you're attending
- • Ensure platform safety and prevent fraud or abuse
- • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- • Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
Location Data
Location is central to Gather's functionality. We use your location to:
- • Show you nearby events, venues, and community activities
- • Enable check-ins at venues and events
- • Help venue owners understand their customer demographics
- • Provide location-based recommendations and notifications
You can control location sharing through your device settings. However, disabling location services may limit some app functionality.
Information Sharing
We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- • With Venue Partners: Basic attendance information when you check into events
- • With Other Users: Public profile information and event attendance (as configured by you)
- • Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our platform
- • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our users' safety
- • Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your information:
- • End-to-end encryption for sensitive communications
- • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- • Secure data storage with industry-standard encryption
- • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- • Continuous monitoring for suspicious activity
Your Privacy Rights
You have control over your personal information. Your rights include:
- • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
- • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
- • Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- • Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
- • Restriction: Request that we limit how we use your data
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
- • Essential Cookies: Required for basic app functionality
- • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
- • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- • Marketing Cookies: Used to show relevant content and advertisements
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Specific retention periods vary based on the type of information and how it's used.
International Data Transfers
Gather operates globally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.
Children's Privacy
Gather is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes through the app or by email. Your continued use of Gather after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
- • Email: privacy@gather.com
- • Address: [Company Address]
- • Phone: [Company Phone]
Last updated: December 2024