privacy policy.

1. information we collect

we collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as data gathered automatically when you interact with our platform.

account and profile information

when you join, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, profile photo, and details about your interests and preferences to help facilitate social connections.

event and interaction data

we collect information about the real-world events you rsvp to, attend, or interact with on our platform.

payment information

if you purchase tickets, memberships, or other services, our third-party payment processors will collect the financial information necessary to complete the transaction.

automatically collected data

we automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, such as your ip address, browser type, device characteristics, operating system, and data about how you interact with our platform.

2. how we use your information

we use the information we collect to operate our platform and foster a vibrant local community.

to facilitate connections

to match you with relevant events, groups, and other community members based on your shared interests.

to manage events

to organize real-world gatherings, manage ticketing, and communicate event updates or changes.

to improve our services

to understand how our community uses the digital platform and identify areas for improvement or new features.

to communicate with you

to send administrative information, account updates, marketing communications (which you can opt out of), and respond to your inquiries.

3. how we share your information

we do not sell your personal information. we may share your data in the following situations:

with other users

information you choose to include in your public profile or share within community groups will be visible to other members of the platform.

with service providers

we may share data with third-party vendors who perform services for us, such as website hosting, payment processing, email delivery, and data analytics.

for legal reasons

we may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. your privacy rights

depending on your location, including specific rights under the texas data privacy and security act (tdpsa), you may have the right to:

• access the personal information we have collected about you.
• request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• request deletion of your personal information.
• opt-out of the processing of personal data for targeted advertising.

5. data security and retention

we implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. we retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. updates to this policy

we may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. the updated version will be indicated by an updated "effective date" at the top of this page.

7. contact us

if you have questions or comments about this policy, you may contact us at: