1. Information We Collect

At 4some, we are committed to protecting your privacy while helping you meet friends in real life. We collect information you provide directly to us when you:

• Create an account or profile

• Create, join, or participate in meetups

• Use Pickl

• Contact us for support

Personal Information includes:

• Name, email address, and phone number

• Profile information, photos, and preferences

• Location data (when you enable location services for meetups)

• Meetup participation history and interactions

• Chat conversations with Pickl

• Communication preferences and notification settings

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide core services: Create and manage meetups, facilitate user connections

• Enable AI assistance: Power our AI chat assistant (Pickl) using AsyncStorage to help with meetup recommendations

• Improve user experience: Personalize content, recommend relevant meetups

• Ensure safety: Monitor for inappropriate behavior, enforce community guidelines

• Send communications: Technical notices, updates and general marketing emails

• Analytics and improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our services

• Legal compliance: Meet legal obligations and protect our rights

3. Data Storage Technology

AsyncStorage Implementation

4some uses AsyncStorage (React Native's secure storage solution) to store your data locally on your device:

• EULA Acceptance: Your agreement to our terms is stored securely

• User Preferences: App settings and customization data

• Chat History: Your conversations with AI assistant Pickl

• Meetup Data: Your meetup participation and preferences

• Authentication Tokens: Secure login credentials

AI Assistant (Pickl) Conversations

• Chat messages: Your conversations with our AI assistant Pickl are stored securely using AsyncStorage

• AI responses: Generated responses are logged for quality improvement

• Message metadata: Timestamps and conversation history

• Important: Pickl is an AI assistant, not a human user

Privacy Controls

• Chat history: You can clear your chat history at any time

• Data usage: AI conversations may be used to improve our services

• No human access: Your conversations with Pickl are processed by AI systems only

• Report issues: Report any inappropriate AI responses to our support team

4. Third-Party Services and Infrastructure

Firebase and Cloud Services

4some uses Firebase (Google Cloud Platform) and other cloud services to provide our infrastructure:

• Firebase Authentication: Secure user authentication and account management

• Firebase Cloud Storage: Secure storage of user data and media files

• Firebase Cloud Functions: Backend services and API endpoints

• Firebase Analytics: Usage analytics to improve our services (anonymized data)

• Cloud Infrastructure: Hosting and data processing services

Data processed by Firebase is subject to Google's privacy policy and security standards. Firebase data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

5. Information Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information in these limited circumstances:

• Other users: As part of meetup functionality (profile information, meetup participation)

• AI service providers: Trusted third parties who help power our AI assistant (Pickl)

• Cloud service providers: Firebase and other infrastructure providers necessary to deliver our services

• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights

• Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing

6. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest (AES-256)

• Access controls: Strict access controls and authentication requirements

• Regular audits: Security assessments and penetration testing

• Secure infrastructure: Industry-standard security practices

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information

• Delete your account and associated data

• Opt out of certain communications

• Request a copy of your data

• Control AI chat privacy: Clear AI chat history, opt out of AI data usage

8. Data Retention

• Account data: Until you delete your account

• AI chat messages: Until chat is cleared or 30 days after account deletion

• Meetup data: Until meetup is deleted or 30 days after account deletion

• Legal requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law

9. AI Assistant Data Usage

Important: When you interact with our AI assistant "Pickl":

• Your conversations are processed by automated AI systems

• AI responses are generated automatically and may contain errors

• Conversation data may be used to improve our AI services

• You can clear your AI chat history at any time

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at quincy@4some.social.

Last updated: Feb 23, 2025 at 2:45 AM CET