Privacy Policy - WhoThere

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

Name, username, and profile picture
Email address and phone number
Location data (if permitted)
Social media links (if connected)

1.2 Usage and Device Information

Device type, operating system, and app usage data
IP address and mobile network information
Logs of interactions with the app, such as venue visits and chats

1.3 Location Data

WhoThere relies on location services to provide real-time recommendations. You can enable or disable location tracking at any time through your device settings.

1.4 User-Generated Content

When you interact with other users, leave reviews, or engage in discussions, we may store this content to facilitate social interactions.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide personalized venue recommendations
Display real-time bar and event activity
Facilitate social interactions between users
Improve AI-powered recommendations based on preferences
Ensure security, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms of Service

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information

With Other Users: Your profile, interactions, and reviews may be visible to other users.
With Third-Party Service Providers: We use analytics tools, cloud storage, and AI services to enhance our platform.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect user safety.

We take steps to anonymize data where possible before sharing.

4. Data Security & Retention

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption and access controls. However, no system is 100% secure.

Your data is retained only as long as necessary to provide our Services. You can request data deletion through the app or by contacting support.

5. Your Privacy Rights & Choices

Access & Update: You can edit your profile information at any time.
Delete Your Account: You can request account deletion through the app.
Opt-Out of Location Tracking: Manage location settings via your device.
Private Account: Enable private mode to hide your profile from other users.

For data privacy requests, contact our support team.

6. Children's Privacy

WhoThere is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us for removal.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the app or via email.