Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Spayces ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our community platform service.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

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

• Name and email address
• Profile information and preferences
• Payment and billing information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Community membership and participation data
• Communications with us
• Location information (only if and when you choose to provide it)

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our service:

• Device information and IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our service
• Community interactions and content
• Event attendance and participation

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our service
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Communicate with you about your account and our service
• Facilitate community interactions and events
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating our service (e.g., Stripe for payments)
• Community Members: Basic profile information within communities you join, including location information if you choose to provide it
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to share your information

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and update your personal information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of certain communications
• Request data portability
• Object to processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Location Information

We only collect and store location information if and when you choose to provide it to us. This information will be made public to other members within the communities you join.

Important: We strongly recommend that you do not provide your exact location for privacy and safety reasons. Consider using a general area or city instead of your specific address.

You can update or remove your location information at any time through your profile settings. If you choose to remove your location information, it will no longer be visible to other community members.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our service. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our service.

10. Third-Party Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and with appropriate safeguards in place.

13. Changes to This Privacy 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

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