GatherUp Privacy Policy · العربية

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 5 May 2026

GatherUp ("we", "us") helps you discover and join in-person meetups. Accounts are available only to people aged 18 and over. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. By creating an account or using GatherUp you agree to this policy.

1. Information we collect

• Account information. Your name, email address, password (stored as a salted hash, never in plain text), and an optional profile photo.
• Profile details. The city you choose, age range, languages, and the activity interests you select. You can change these at any time from the Profile screen.
• Activity data. Events you create, join, or cancel, and the messages you send in event chat rooms.
• Device and diagnostic data. A push notification token (so we can deliver booking and chat alerts), the device operating system, app version, and basic crash logs for stability.
• Approximate location. When you grant permission, we show events near you. We do not record your continuous location.

2. How we use your information

• To create and secure your account.
• To match you with relevant events nearby based on your interests, languages, and city.
• To deliver booking, chat, and safety notifications via Apple Push Notification service and Google Firebase Cloud Messaging.
• To investigate abuse and keep the community safe.
• To improve the app — for example, by understanding which features are used most.

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Sharing

Other GatherUp users see:

• Your name, profile photo, city, and interests when you join an event.
• The messages you post in shared event chats.

We work with trusted infrastructure providers — hosting, push delivery, error reporting — under data-processing agreements. We never share your information for advertising.

4. Data retention

We keep your account information for as long as the account exists. If you delete your account from Profile → Settings → Delete account, we permanently remove your profile, bookings, and messages within 30 days. Some records may be retained longer where required by law.

5. Your choices

• Edit your profile or remove your photo at any time from Profile → Edit.
• Disable notifications in iOS Settings → GatherUp → Notifications.
• Delete your account from Profile → Settings → Delete account.
• Request a copy of your data, ask us to correct it, or ask us to delete it by emailing Support@gatherup.site.

6. Children

GatherUp is for adults 18 and older only. It is not directed to anyone under 18, and we do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe someone under 18 has signed up, contact us and we will remove the account.

7. Security

We protect your data in transit with HTTPS and at rest with industry standard encryption. No system is perfectly secure — please use a unique password and notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorised access.

8. International transfers

GatherUp is built and operated by a small team. Our infrastructure may process your data in regions outside your home country (for example, the European Union or the United States). By using GatherUp you consent to this transfer.

9. Changes to this policy

If we materially change this policy we will update the date above and, for significant changes, notify you in the app or by email before the change takes effect.

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