Whatspoppin ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and profile photo (if you choose to add one).
- Check-in Data: When you check in to a venue, we collect the venue location, the status you report, and the time of your check-in.
- Social Connections: If you add friends, we store your friend connections.
Information Collected Automatically
- Location Data: We collect your location when you use the app to show nearby venues. You can control location permissions in your device settings.
- Device Information: We collect basic device information such as device type and operating system version.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you use the app, such as features you use and venues you view.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve the Whatspoppin service
- Show you real-time venue status based on community check-ins
- Connect you with friends on the platform
- Send you notifications about friend activity and venue updates (if enabled)
- Analyze usage patterns to improve the app
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Other Users: Your check-ins contribute to venue status visible to all users. If you have check-in visibility enabled, your friends can see when you check in.
- Service Providers: We use third-party services (such as hosting and analytics) that may process your data on our behalf.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
Your Choices
- Check-in Visibility: You can control whether friends see your check-ins in Settings.
- Location: You can disable location permissions in your device settings.
- Account Deletion: You can delete your account at any time in Settings. This will remove your profile and friend connections. Past check-ins will be anonymized.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Whatspoppin is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.
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 policy on this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: