Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 30, 2025

Pal ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our app.

1. Information We Collect

Location Data: We collect your location to show nearby events and users. This is essential for app functionality.
User Profile: Display name and optional profile information you provide.
Event Data: Events you create, attend, or interact with.
Chat Messages: Messages you send in chats.
Photos: Images you upload for events.

2. How We Use Your Data

Show nearby events and users
Enable chat functionality
Manage event attendance
Improve app performance

We do not sell your personal data. We only share data as necessary for app functionality:

Event information is shared with nearby users
Chat messages are shared with conversation participants
Location data is used for proximity calculations

4. Data Retention

Your data is stored securely using Firebase services with industry-standard encryption.

5. Your Rights

Delete your account and data
Control location sharing
Manage privacy settings for events

6. Contact