Effective date: October 1, 2024
Welcome to Strangers. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information when you use our mobile application.
By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use our App.
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our App and governs our data collection, usage, and disclosure practices. We may update this policy from time to time, and we will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.
"App" refers to Strangers, the mobile application through which users can connect, chat, and participate in events.
"User" refers to any individual who accesses or uses the App.
"Personal Information" refers to any information that can be used to identify an individual, including but not limited to name, email address, phone number, birthdate, profile photo, gender, and city.
"User-Generated Content" (UGC) refers to any content created and shared by users within the App, including profiles, messages, and event details.
"Third-Party Service Providers" refers to external companies or individuals that assist us in operating our App or providing services to users.
When you use our App, we collect the following information:
We will never share your email or phone number with other users or third parties without your explicit consent.
All other information you provide, including but not limited to:
This data will be visible to other users within the app to facilitate connections and event participation. We do not share any sensitive data, such as your email or phone number.
As our App is a mobile application, we do not use cookies to collect or store data. However, we may store certain data locally on your device to improve your experience. This includes, but is not limited to:
We do not store any analytics or tracking information on your device. All locally stored data is used solely to enhance the functionality of the App and improve your user experience.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Other Users: Your publicly visible information (such as name, age, gender, profile photo, bio, interests, hobbies, and city) will be shared with other users of the App to facilitate connections and event participation.
With Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers to assist us in operating our App, conducting our business, or servicing you. These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and to use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
For Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
We take appropriate measures to ensure that your information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Our App allows users to create and share content, including profiles, messages, event details, and other contributions ("User-Generated Content" or UGC). By contributing UGC, you agree to the following:
Responsibility for Content: You are solely responsible for the UGC you create and share. We do not endorse, and are not responsible for, any content submitted by users.
Public Visibility: Any UGC you post may be visible to other users of the App. This includes, but is not limited to, your profile information, messages, and comments on events.
License to Use: By submitting UGC, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in connection with the operation of the App.
Content Moderation: We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor, review, and remove any UGC that we deem inappropriate, harmful, or in violation of this Privacy Policy or our Terms of Service.
Reporting Inappropriate Content: If you encounter any UGC that you believe violates our policies, please report it to us through the in-app reporting feature.
We prioritize the safety and well-being of our users. However, it is important to acknowledge that all meetups organized through the app are arranged at the user’s own risk.
Responsibility for Meetups: While our App facilitates connections and promotes events, we do not take responsibility for any meetups that occur outside of the app. Users are encouraged to exercise caution and common sense when meeting others, even for promoted events.
User Reporting: If you encounter any behavior that you believe is inappropriate or harmful while using the App, please report it to us immediately through the in-app reporting feature or via email at [email protected]. We take such reports seriously and will investigate any claims.
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable measures to protect it. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Data Protection Measures: We employ a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information, including encryption, access controls, and secure server environments.
User Responsibility: Users are encouraged to use strong passwords and to keep their login credentials confidential. If you suspect any unauthorized access to your account, please contact us immediately.
Breach Notification: In the event of a data breach, we will notify you in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and we will take appropriate steps to remedy the breach.
We may employ third-party services to facilitate our App, provide the service on our behalf, perform App-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our App is used. These third-party service providers have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Data Storage: We use third-party services to store user data securely on our servers.
Notification Services: We utilize third-party notification services to send you updates, notifications, and alerts related to your activity in the App.
Analytics: Although we do not store analytics information, we may use third-party analytics services to monitor and analyze the usage of our App.
Please note that these third-party services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them. We do not have control over and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Information section below.
Our App is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we have collected personal information from a child under 18, please contact us.
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page, with an updated effective date. Additionally, we may notify you via email or through a notice in the App prior to the changes taking effect. Your continued use of the App after any changes to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide by and be bound by the modified policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: