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  <h1>Privacy Policy - Gathero</h1>
  <p><b>Effective Date:</b> October 12, 2026</p>
  <p><b>Last Updated:</b> October 12, 2026</p>

  <p>
    Gathero is an event-planning application that allows users to discover
    events, create events, connect with other users, and communicate through
    event-related group chats. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect,
    use, store, and protect personal information.
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  <h3>1. Information We Collect</h3>
  <ul>
    <li>Name and account details.</li>
    <li>Email address and phone number, where provided.</li>
    <li>Profile information and selected city.</li>
    <li>Event details, including descriptions, dates, and venues.</li>
    <li>Messages sent through group chats.</li>
    <li>Coin balances, purchase records, and transaction references, where applicable.</li>
    <li>Technical and diagnostic information, where collected.</li>
  </ul>

  <h3>2. How We Use Your Information</h3>
  <ul>
    <li>To create and manage accounts.</li>
    <li>To authenticate users and protect account security.</li>
    <li>To discover and display public events.</li>
    <li>To allow users to create and participate in events.</li>
    <li>To provide group chat and communication features.</li>
    <li>To manage coin purchases and transactions, where applicable.</li>
    <li>To troubleshoot issues and improve app functionality.</li>
    <li>To prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.</li>
  </ul>

  <h3>3. Events and User-Generated Content</h3>
  <p>
    Event information submitted for public listings may be visible to other
    users. Messages and other content may be visible to members of the
    relevant group, depending on the feature. Users should avoid sharing
    sensitive personal information in public events or group chats.
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  <h3>4. Location Information</h3>
  <p>
    Gathero may use the city selected by a user to display relevant events.
    If precise device location is collected by a feature, the app will
    request the necessary permission where required. Location information
    is handled according to the app's actual functionality and permissions.
  </p>

  <h3>5. Payments and Virtual Coins</h3>
  <p>
    Gathero may offer virtual coins or paid features. Payments may be
    processed by third-party payment providers, such as Razorpay, where
    applicable. We may receive payment status, transaction references,
    and purchase records needed to manage transactions. Payment providers
    handle payment information according to their own privacy policies.
  </p>

  <h3>6. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services</h3>
  <p>
    We may use service providers for hosting, databases, authentication,
    payment processing, and other app functionality. Information may be
    shared as necessary to provide these services, comply with applicable
    laws, protect users, and prevent fraud.
  </p>
  <p>
    We do not sell personal information to third parties.
  </p>

  <h3>7. Data Security</h3>
  <p>
    We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect
    personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or
    alteration. However, no electronic storage or transmission method
    can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
  </p>

  <h3>8. Data Retention</h3>
  <p>
    We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary
    to provide our services, maintain account and transaction records,
    resolve disputes, and comply with applicable legal obligations.
  </p>

  <h3>9. Account and Data Deletion</h3>
  <p>
    Users may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion
    of their personal information. If account deletion is available within
    the app, users may also use that feature. Some information may need
    to be retained to meet legal obligations or resolve disputes.
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  <h3>10. Children's Privacy</h3>
  <p>
    Gathero is not intended for children who are below the minimum age
    permitted to use the service under applicable law. We do not knowingly
    collect children's personal information where prohibited by law.
  </p>

  <h3>11. International Data Transfers</h3>
  <p>
    Information may be processed in countries where our service providers
    operate. Where required, we take appropriate steps to protect personal
    information during international transfers.
  </p>

  <h3>12. Changes to This Policy</h3>
  <p>
    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will
    be published on this page along with the updated date.
  </p>

  <h3>13. Contact Us</h3>
  <p>
    For privacy questions or data requests, contact us at:
  </p>
  <p>
    <b>Email:</b>
    <a href="mailto:saurabh.barapatre@pletratech.com">
      saurabh.barapatre@pletratech.com
    </a>
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