Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Spot ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Create or share events
• Communicate with us
• Sign up for notifications

This information may include:

• Name and email address
• Username and password
• Profile information
• Photos and content you post

Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (features used, time spent, interactions)
• Location data (if you grant permission)
• Log data (IP address, browser type, access times)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the App
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Process your transactions and manage your account
• Send you updates, notifications, and promotional materials
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Monitor and analyze usage trends and activities
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

With Other Users

Content you post publicly (events, comments, profile information) may be visible to other users of the App.

With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Cloud hosting providers
• Analytics services
• Customer support tools
• Marketing platforms

For Legal Purposes

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

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Retention

We will 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 or permitted by law.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the App.

8. Location Data

The App may request access to your device's location to provide location-based features such as discovering nearby events. You can control location permissions through your device settings. Disabling location services may limit certain features of the App.

9. Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the App, you consent to such transfers.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell your personal information.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the App or via our website.