////// Privacy Policy //////

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how PartyUp collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal data in connection with our app/website service, PartyUp! Personal data refers to information that pertains to an identified or identifiable individual.

2. How to Access Our Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy is accessible through the following methods:

• App Store Listing: You can find a link to our Privacy Policy on our app's store listing page.
• Within the App: You can also access the Privacy Policy from within the app itself (Profile Page).

3. Privacy Point of Contact

If you have any inquiries or concerns regarding your privacy or our data handling practices, you can contact us at support@party-up.ch.

4. Data Collection and Usage

Types of Data Collected:

• The IP address of the device used to access our website or service.
• Browser type and version.
• The webpage visited prior to accessing our service.
• System configuration.
• Date and time of actions performed on our website or service.
• All the data you publish on the app is being saved somewhere on our servers, for example, the pictures you post. However, these can be deleted upon request.

How We Use This Data:

• Analytical purposes to improve the service.
• Detecting and ensuring secure operation by identifying potential security threats.

Sharing of Data: We do not share this data with third parties, except for service providers who assist us in the analysis and security of our service. In such cases, we ensure that these third parties comply with our privacy policies and take appropriate security measures to protect your data.

Data Retention and Deletion Policy: We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected. Log data is typically deleted after seven days, unless there's a legal reason to retain it longer. Visit deleteaccount.party-up.ch to delete your account or certain data.

5. Permissions Usage

Notifications: Upon starting PartyUp, users are prompted to grant notification permissions. Notifications enhance user experience, such as alerts for new events. Users can modify or disable notifications in the app settings.

Location Permission (PartyMap feature): PartyUp’s PartyMap feature requires location permission to show nearby events. This can be adjusted or revoked in device settings.

Media Collection Access: When users upload images for profiles, backgrounds, events, or posts, PartyUp requires access to media storage. Images are stored securely and removed after 30 days if no longer needed. Camera permissions are used solely for taking photos for uploads.

6. Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to change or update this Privacy Policy at any time by posting the updated version on our website. Users will be notified of any material changes.

// End of Privacy Policy (Last Edit: 16.02.2024) //