Privacy Policy for PG Social
Effective Date: August 10, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to PG Social. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application. Our purpose is to provide a platform for discovering, organizing, and promoting local events. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services. The types of information we collect are:
a. Information You Provide to Us
- Account Information: When you register, we collect your email address and password. If you use social logins (like Google or Apple), we receive information from those services, such as your name and email address.
- Profile Information: You can choose to provide additional information for your public profile, such as a unique username, a bio, and a profile photo. You can also select interests to help personalize your experience.
- Event Information: When you create an event, we collect all the details you provide, including the title, description, date, time, and location. If you upload an event poster, we collect that image.
b. Information Collected Automatically
- Location Data: We collect your device's location if you grant us permission. This is used for features like showing events "Near Me", filtering events by a radius, and setting a physical address for an event you create. You can control location permissions in your device settings.
- Push Notification Token: To send you notifications about event updates, cancellations, or RSVPs, we use a device token for push notifications.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and maintain the PG Social application.
- To allow you to create and manage your user profile and events.
- To personalize your app experience.
- To communicate with you regarding important updates.
- To ensure the security and integrity of our platform.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We only share it in specific circumstances:
- With Other Users: Your public profile and public events are visible to others.
- With Service Providers: We use Firebase (Google) for backend services.
- For Legal Reasons: If required by law.
5. Data Security
We leverage Firebase's robust security features. However, no method of transmission is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights and Choices
- Access and update your profile anytime in the app.
- Toggle location services in device settings.
- Manage notification preferences in app settings.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions, please contact us at: valetechinc@gmail.com