Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 23, 2025
1. Information We Collect
BarMate collects the following information to provide our services:
- Account Information: Email address, username, display name, and profile photo (optional)
- Location Data: Your current location to find nearby bars and venues (only when you use the search feature)
- Check-In Data: Venues you check into, timestamps, and notes
- Social Data: Friend groups you create or join, group invitations
- Device Information: Device token for push notifications (if enabled)
- Usage Data: App interactions, feature usage, and error logs
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide core app features (find bars, check-ins, friend groups)
- Send you notifications about friend activity (if you opt-in)
- Improve our services and fix bugs
- Communicate important updates about the app
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
3. Information Sharing
We share limited information with:
- Google Places API: We send your location to Google to fetch nearby venues
- Amazon Web Services (AWS): Our backend infrastructure provider
- Friends You Connect With: Your check-ins are visible to members of your friend groups
We never sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Data Storage and Security
- Data is stored securely on AWS servers in the United States
- All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS
- Authentication is handled securely via AWS Cognito
- We implement industry-standard security measures
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access Your Data: View all data we have about you
- Delete Your Account: Permanently delete your account and all associated data
- Opt Out of Notifications: Disable push notifications in app settings
- Control Location Sharing: Manage location permissions in iOS Settings
- Export Your Data: Request a copy of your data
6. Location Data
- We only access your location when you use the search feature
- Location data is never stored long-term
- You can disable location access in iOS Settings > BarMate > Location
7. Children's Privacy
BarMate is not intended for users under 21 years old. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 21.
8. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification.
9. Contact Us
For privacy questions or concerns:
- Email: privacy@barmates.net