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 (required for age verification)
- Gender (optional)
- Profile picture
- Bio/biography
Preferences:
- Event interests and tags
- City/location preference
- Display name preference
- Privacy settings (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
- Moderate content (text and images) to maintain community safety
- 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 | Usage data |
| Firebase Crashlytics | Crash reporting | Device info, crash logs, user ID |
| 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 |
| Google Cloud Vision | Content moderation | Text, images |
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:
- Event Visibility: Control whether others see events you're attending
- Location Sharing: Control whether your city is visible on your profile
- 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 immediately upon 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)
- Row-level database security policies
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
OneWander is intended for users 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. 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.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:
Email: legal@onewander.app
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 legal@onewander.app or use the in-app privacy controls.
This privacy policy is effective as of the date listed above.