Privacy Policy

Event Map ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data when you use the Event Map mobile application ("App").

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, profile photo, and age verification details.
• Location Data: Precise or approximate location data to show relevant local events and services.
• Payment Information: Billing details, bank account information, and transaction history. (Note: Sensitive payment data is processed directly by our third-party payment processors, such as Stripe; we do not store full credit card numbers).
• Event Activity: Events created, joined, bookmarked, and interactions with Vendors.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and usage patterns.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies (such as Google Analytics or Firebase) to analyze App usage, improve performance, and personalize your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services.
• Facilitate event discovery, creation, and service bookings.
• Process payments, hold deposits, and manage transactions securely.
• Send confirmations, updates, security alerts, and support messages.
• Communicate promotional offers and marketing materials (you may opt out at any time).
• Prevent fraud, enforce our Terms & Conditions, and verify user identity.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors (like payment processors, analytics providers, and cloud hosting) necessary to operate the App.
• Other Users: Event organizers, attendees, or Vendors in the context of a booking (e.g., sharing a Creator's contact info with a booked Vendor).
• Legal Authorities: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect the safety and rights of Event Map and its users.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information based on concrete timelines:

• Account Data: Retained for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion, standard profile data is permanently removed within 30 days.
• Financial/Transaction Data: Retained for up to 7 years to comply with tax, legal, and accounting obligations.
• Dispute Data: Retained indefinitely until the dispute or legal matter is fully resolved.

5. Security

We implement robust security measures, including encryption and access controls, to protect your information. However, no digital transmission is 100% secure. You use the App at your own risk.

6. Your Choices, Marketing Opt-Outs, and Data Deletion

You may:

• Update Information: Correct or update your account information within the App.
• Location Access: Disable location access via your device's operating system settings.
• Marketing Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email, or disable push notifications in your device settings.
• Request Deletion: You can delete your account and request personal data deletion directly within the App's account settings or by emailing support@thiseventmap.com.
• Jurisdiction-Specific Rights: Depending on your location (e.g., California, European Union, or Canada), you may have additional rights under laws like the CCPA, GDPR, or PIPEDA to request access to, portability of, or deletion of your personal data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

7. Age Eligibility & Children's Privacy

Because Event Map facilitates financial transactions and real-world event coordination, you must be at least 18 years of age (or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction) to use the App. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. Any accounts found belonging to minors will be immediately terminated.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via the App or email. Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

9. Contact Us

For questions or data requests, contact us at: support@thiseventmap.com