Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, password
• Profile Information: Bio, profile photo, interests, location preferences
• Content: Photos, reviews, comments, event check-ins
• Communications: Messages sent through the App

Information We Collect Automatically:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique identifiers
• Usage Data: App interactions, features used, time spent
• Location Data: Approximate location (with your permission) for nearby events
• Log Data: IP address, access times, crash reports

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and improve our services
• Personalize your experience and recommend relevant events
• Facilitate social interactions with other users
• Send notifications about events and app updates
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the App

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

• With other users: Profile information and content you choose to share publicly
• Service providers: Third-party companies that help us operate the App
• Cultural institutions: Anonymous usage statistics for partnered venues
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions

4. Your Privacy Rights

For All Users:

• Access and download your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and data
• Opt out of marketing communications

For EU Users (GDPR):

• Data portability
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Lodge complaints with supervisory authorities

For California Users (CCPA/CPRA):

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Say no to the sale of personal information
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data centers and hosting

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Account data is typically deleted within 30 days of account deletion, though some information may be retained longer for legal or safety purposes.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

8. Children's Privacy

ArtsGaze is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Services

Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. Please review their privacy policies before using their services.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through the App or by email. The effective date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

• Email: privacy@artsgaze.com
• Data Protection Officer: dpo@artsgaze.com

12. Categories of Personal Information (CCPA)

In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:

• Identifiers (email, username, device IDs)
• Commercial information (event preferences, interests)
• Internet activity (app usage, interactions)
• Geolocation data (approximate location for events)
• Audio/visual information (profile photos, event photos)
• Inferences (preferences, characteristics)