Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2024
Meridian Grove (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the OneWander mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our app.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Account Information:
- Email address or phone number (for authentication)
- Username
- First and last name (optional)
- Date of birth (optional, used to display age)
- Gender (optional)
- Profile picture
- Bio/biography
Preferences:
- Event interests and tags
- City/location preference
- Display name preference
- Privacy settings (profile visibility, event visibility, location sharing)
Content You Create:
- Hangouts/events you host
- Messages in chat conversations
- Chat requests and responses
Information Collected Automatically
Device & Usage Data:
- Device type, operating system, and version
- App usage patterns and feature interactions
- Crash reports and performance data
- Push notification tokens
Location Data:
- When you grant permission, we collect your device location to show nearby events
- You can disable location sharing in your privacy settings at any time
Information from Third Parties
Social Login:
- If you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive your name and email from those services
- We do not access your contacts or social media posts
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Display your profile to other users (based on your visibility settings)
- Show you relevant events in your area
- Enable chat and connection features
- Send push notifications about events, messages, and hangouts
- Improve our app through analytics
- Prevent fraud and enforce our terms
- Respond to your support requests
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Database & authentication | Account data, content |
| Firebase Analytics | App usage analytics | Anonymous usage data |
| Firebase Crashlytics | Crash reporting | Device info, crash logs |
| Firebase Cloud Messaging | Push notifications | Device tokens |
| RevenueCat | Subscription management | User ID, purchase history |
| Google Sign-In | Authentication | Email, name (if used) |
| Apple Sign-In | Authentication | Email, name (if used) |
| Cloudflare Turnstile | Bot protection | Device fingerprint |
Each service has its own privacy policy governing their use of data.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data:
- With other users: Your profile, hangouts, and event attendance are visible based on your privacy settings
- With service providers: Third-party services listed above that help us operate the app
- For legal reasons: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights
- In a merger: If we're acquired, your data may transfer to the new owner
Your Privacy Controls
You can control your privacy in the app settings:
- Profile Visibility: Control who can find and view your profile
- Event Visibility: Control whether others see events you're attending
- Location Sharing: Enable or disable sharing your location with nearby users
- Blocked Users: Manage users you've blocked
Data Retention
- Active accounts: We retain your data while your account is active
- Deleted accounts: We delete your data within 30 days of account deletion
- Chat messages: Retained for the duration of the conversation unless you delete them
- Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure password storage with hashing
- Row-level database security policies
- Regular security audits
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
OneWander is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
International Users
Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. By using OneWander, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through the app or by email. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at onewanderapp@gmail.com or use the in-app privacy controls.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:
Email: onewanderapp@gmail.com