Privacy Policy - StreetScenes

1. Introduction

StreetScenes ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

Account Information: Username, email address, password, and profile information
Event Information: Event details, descriptions, images, dates, and locations when you create or participate in events
Communication: Messages, feedback, and other communications you send to us
Profile Data: Optional profile information you choose to share

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

Device information (browser type, operating system)
Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions)
IP address and location data (general location, not precise)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Social Media Integration

If you connect your account with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram), we may collect information from those platforms in accordance with your privacy settings and the permissions you grant us.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Create and manage your account
Process and display event information
Send you notifications about events you're involved in
Communicate with you about our services
Post event announcements to social media platforms (with your consent)
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

Event information you create (title, description, date, location) is publicly visible to all users of the platform. Your username may be displayed with events you create or co-host.

4.2 Social Media Platforms

When you create an event, we may post announcements to connected social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Mastodon) if you have authorized such connections. These posts are public and visible on those platforms.

4.3 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

Email service providers
Cloud hosting services
Analytics providers
Social media platform APIs

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access: Request access to your personal information
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
Objection: Object to processing of your information
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for social media integrations

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and assist with security. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

8. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: info@streetscenes.org

14. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Rights related to automated decision-making

Our legal basis for processing your personal data includes: consent, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and legitimate interests.