Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025-08-05

1. Introduction

Gatheround ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our event management platform and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you create an account using Twitter OAuth, we collect:

    • Your Twitter username and display name
    • Your email address (if provided by Twitter)
    • Profile information you choose to share

  • Event Information:

    • Event details you create (title, description, date, location)
    • RSVP responses and attendance information
    • Event-related content and communications

  • User-Generated Content:

    • Comments, messages, and other content you post
    • Event descriptions and updates

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: How you interact with our platform

  • Technical Information:

    • IP address and device information
    • Browser type and version
    • Operating system
    • Access times and pages viewed
    • Error logs and performance data

  • Cookies and Similar Technologies:

    • Session cookies for authentication
    • Analytics cookies to understand usage patterns
    • Preference cookies to remember your settings

2.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Twitter OAuth Data: Basic profile information from Twitter
  • Analytics Services: Aggregated usage statistics

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Service Provision

  • To provide and maintain our event management platform
  • To authenticate your account and manage your profile
  • To process your event creation and RSVP requests
  • To send you service-related communications

3.2 Communication

  • To respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • To send you important updates about our service
  • To notify you about events you're participating in

3.3 Improvement and Analytics

  • To analyze usage patterns and improve our service
  • To develop new features and functionality
  • To ensure platform security and prevent fraud

3.4 Legal Compliance

  • To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • To respond to legal requests and protect our rights
  • To enforce our Terms of Service

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

4.2 Limited Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, email services)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

4.3 Event Information

  • Event details you create may be visible to other users based on privacy settings
  • RSVP information is shared with event organizers
  • Public events are visible to all users

5. Data Security

5.1 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure hosting infrastructure

5.2 Data Breach Response

In the event of a data breach, we will:

  • Notify affected users promptly
  • Take immediate steps to contain and remediate the breach
  • Comply with applicable breach notification laws

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Update or correct your information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Export your data in a portable format

6.2 Communication Preferences

  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Control notification settings
  • Manage your privacy preferences

6.3 Twitter Integration

  • Revoke our access to your Twitter account at any time
  • Control what Twitter data we can access
  • Disconnect your Twitter account from our service

7. Data Retention

7.1 Retention Periods

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active
  • Event Data: Retained for the duration of the event plus a reasonable period
  • Usage Data: Retained for analytics and improvement purposes
  • Deletion: Data is deleted upon account termination or upon request

7.2 Data Deletion

  • You can delete your account at any time
  • Deleted data is permanently removed from our systems
  • Some data may be retained for legal compliance purposes

8. International Data Transfers

8.1 Data Location

Your data may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

8.2 Compliance

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR for EU users and CCPA for California residents.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Third-Party Services

10.1 Twitter Integration

  • Our Twitter OAuth integration is subject to Twitter's Privacy Policy
  • We only access the minimum required Twitter data
  • You can control Twitter permissions through your Twitter account settings

10.2 Other Third-Party Services

  • We may use third-party services for analytics, hosting, and other functions
  • These services have their own privacy policies
  • We recommend reviewing their policies for complete information

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

11.1 Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will:

  • Notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification
  • Post the updated policy on our website
  • Update the "Last updated" date

11.2 Continued Use

Your continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

13. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Users)

For EU users, we process your data based on:

  • Consent: For marketing communications and optional features
  • Contract: To provide our services and fulfill our obligations
  • Legitimate Interest: For security, analytics, and service improvement
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

14. Your Rights (EU Users)

EU users have additional rights under GDPR:

  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent

Effective Date: 2025-08-05