Gathering Events Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2025
Plain English Version
Gathering Events ("we", "us", "our") collects the minimum data needed to run the service. We don't sell your data. We use a few trusted third parties to help run things (listed below). Submitted content is processed by AI. We do not keep submitted content indefinitely, and you can ask us to delete it anytime.
What We Collect
Account information: Some personal details like name and email address.
Content: Photos and other content you submit or enable others to submit.
Payment information: Processed by Stripe. We don't store your credit card number.
Usage data: Basic analytics like pages visited and features used, to help us improve the service.
How We Use Your Data
- To provide and operate the service
- To process submitted content with AI
- To send you notifications about your account and content related to it
- To process payments
- To improve the service
- For marketing and promotional purposes
Who We Share Data With
We use these third-party services to run Gathering Events:
- Google: Provides a variety of content-related services. Google Privacy Policy
- Stripe: Handles payments. Stripe Privacy Policy
- Cloudflare: Hosts the service and submitted content. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
- Resend: Sends emails. Resend Privacy Policy
We don't sell your data. We only share what's necessary for these services to function.
Data Retention
We do not keep submitted content or event or gallery data indefinitely. Account information is kept until you delete your account.
You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your data
- Correction: Ask us to fix inaccurate data
- Deletion: Ask us to delete your data
- Portability: Request your data in a standard format
To exercise these rights, email us at support@gathering.events.
Cookies
We use cookies to keep you logged in and remember your preferences. Your browser settings let you control cookies.
Children's Privacy
Gathering Events is not intended for anyone under 18. We don't knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we'll delete it.
International Transfers
Submitted data and content may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using Gathering Events, you consent to this transfer.
Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest. However, no system is 100% secure, and we can't guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we'll post a notice on the service.
Contact Us
Questions about privacy? Email us at support@gathering.events.