This Privacy Policy applies to the Gather app ("Application") developed by Gather Platforms Inc. ("Service Provider"). By using the Application, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
Information Collection and Use
The Application collects personal information to provide and improve our services. This includes:
Personal Information Provided by You:
- Name
- Phone Number
- Age
- Interests and Personal Preferences
- Contacts: Access to your contacts is used to enhance social interactions within the Application.
Contact Information:
When you grant access to your contacts, we:
- Upload your contacts to our servers to help you find friends who are already using Gather
- Only permanently store contact information for people you explicitly invite to join Gather
- Use this information to help your contacts find you when they join the app
- Do not use your contacts for any other purpose or share them with third parties
Contact Sync Process:
- We collect names and phone numbers from your device's contacts
- We check these phone numbers against our existing user database to show you who's already using Gather
- For iOS 18+ users: Choosing to share only selected contacts may limit your ability to find all your friends who use the app
Contact Data Storage:
- We temporarily process your full contact list to identify existing Gather users
- We only retain contact information for friends you explicitly invite to the platform
- You can revoke contact access at any time through your device settings
Automatically Collected Information:
- Device Information: Internet Protocol (IP) address, operating system, device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time and date of visits, time spent on pages, interaction with features (e.g., button clicks).
- Location Data: Approximate geographical location to deliver relevant recommendations in your vicinity.
How We Use Your Information
Personalization: To learn your preferences and provide tailored content and recommendations.
Service Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance the Application's performance and functionality.
Communications: Sending push notifications, important updates, and marketing promotions. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.
Social Features: Enabling you to post photos, share content, and interact with other users.
Legal Compliance: Complying with legal obligations and responding to lawful requests by public authorities.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers:
We engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in operating the Application, providing personalized recommendations, and improving user experience. These providers may have access to your personal information as necessary to perform their functions but are obligated to maintain its confidentiality according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.
Legal Requirements:
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Protect and defend the rights or property of the Service Provider.
- Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Application.
- Protect the personal safety of users or the public.
Third-Party Services
The Application may use third-party services to provide functionality, such as personalized recommendations and data analytics. These services may collect information about you under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use through the Application.
Data Security
We implement physical, electronic, and administrative security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as you use the Application and for a reasonable period thereafter. If you delete your account, all personal data associated with your account will be deleted from our servers.
User Rights
Access and Correction: You have the right to access and update your personal information within the Application.
Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data by deleting your account.
Opt-Out: You can opt out of data collection and personalized recommendations by adjusting your settings or deleting your account.
Children's Privacy
The Application is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal information should contact us at support@gather-ing.com.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to—and maintained on—servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. We take steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Compliance with Data Protection Regulations
We are committed to complying with all applicable data protection regulations, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. Continued use of the Application after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@gather-ing.com
Your Consent
By using the Application, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Opt-Out Rights
You can stop all information collection by uninstalling the Application. Use your device's standard uninstall process to remove the Application.
Security Measures
We are committed to protecting your personal information. We use a combination of security measures, including encryption and authentication tools, to maintain the safety of your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
User-Generated Content
The Application allows you to post photos, share content, and interact with other users. Any information you choose to disclose through these features may become publicly available. We recommend exercising caution when sharing personal information in these areas.
Push Notifications
We may send you push notifications to provide updates and relevant messages. If you no longer wish to receive such communications, you can turn them off at the device level.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Application and hold certain information. You can instruct your device to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Note to Users
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Please review this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use the Application.