Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Mess ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our mobile application and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Mess app.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Email address, username, password, and profile picture
• Profile Information: Full name, bio, phone number (optional), and preferences
• Location Data: With your permission, we collect location data to show nearby events
• Payment Information: Payment details are processed securely through Stripe and are not stored on our servers
• Content: Photos, videos, and other content you upload to events or your profile
• Communications: Messages sent through our in-app chat feature

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send you notifications about events, tickets, and updates
• Personalize your experience and show relevant events
• Communicate with you about products, services, and promotions
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and abuse

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Event Organizers: When you purchase tickets, organizers receive your name and email for event management
• Service Providers: We share data with third parties who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. This includes encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure authentication, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information through your account settings
• Opt out of promotional communications
• Disable location services through your device settings
• Request a copy of your data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:

• Stripe: For payment processing
• Firebase: For authentication and analytics
• Google Maps: For location and venue information
• AWS: For cloud hosting and storage

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@messnightlife.com