1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Personal Information: Name, phone number, email address, profile picture, and other details provided when registering or updating your profile.
• Business Information: Business name, category, location, description, and related details shared in the App.
• Authentication Data: Firebase authentication credentials and user ID for secure login.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
• Location Information: GPS coordinates and location data for attendance tracking, geofencing, and meeting features.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the App, including feature interactions, referral activity, and crash logs.
• Media Files: Photos or documents you upload for your profile, business gallery, or community activities.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

• Firebase Services: Authentication, data storage, notifications, and analytics data.
• Google Maps: Location services and mapping data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Account Management: To create, update, and manage your user account.
• Business Networking: To help you connect with other members, exchange referrals, and share requirements.
• Meeting Features: To track attendance, enable geolocation-based functions, and manage community meetings.
• Communication: To send important notifications, meeting reminders, referrals, and updates about the App.
• App Improvement: To monitor performance, analyze usage, and enhance user experience.
• Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory requirements and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you choose to share information with other users or respond to business referrals.
• With Service Providers: Such as Firebase (for authentication, storage, and messaging), Google Maps (location services), and cloud storage providers.
• Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
• For Legal Reasons: If required by law or to protect our rights, security, and users.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Data Storage

• User and business data is stored securely in Firebase Firestore.
• Images and documents are stored in Firebase Storage with access restrictions.
• Location data is processed in real-time and stored only when necessary for app features.

4.2 Security Measures

We use industry-standard practices to safeguard your data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
• Secure authentication mechanisms.
• Access controls and regular security assessments.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When no longer needed, your information will be securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, review, and update your information within the App.
• Delete your account and request erasure of associated data.
• Opt out of promotional notifications and non-essential communications.

Location Services

You may disable location permissions in your device settings. Some features, such as meeting attendance tracking, may not work without location access.

Push Notifications

You can manage notification preferences within the App or through your device settings.

7. Third-Party Services

Our App integrates with third-party services:

• Firebase (Google LLC): Authentication, Firestore database, Storage, and Cloud Messaging.
• Google Maps (Google LLC): Location-based services and mapping features.

These third parties process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our App is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover we have unintentionally collected such data, we will promptly delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws and take appropriate safeguards for such transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes occur, we will:

• Update the "Effective Date" at the top.
• Notify users through in-app messages or notifications when required.

Continued use of the App after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

For any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

12. Data Protection Officer

For privacy-related inquiries, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO):