1. Introduction
Fyndyo ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our platform.
This policy is designed to comply with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and applicable Indian privacy regulations.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, profile picture (from Google authentication)
- Profile Information: Bio, hobbies, location, photos (optional)
- Event Information: Event details you create including title, description, date, location, images
- Communications: Messages sent through event chats
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on platform
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- IP Address: For security and analytics purposes
- Cookies: Session management and user preferences
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Platform Operations: To provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Account Management: To create and manage user accounts
- Event Facilitation: To connect Event Creators with Attendees
- Communications: To send event updates, platform notifications, and support messages
- Safety and Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
- Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve user experience
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
Important:
We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 With Other Users
- Your profile information is visible to other users on the platform
- When you register for an event, your name and profile picture are shared with the Event Creator
- Event Creators can see attendee lists for their events
- Messages in event chats are visible to all approved attendees
4.2 With Service Providers
- Cloud hosting providers (for data storage and platform operations)
- Authentication services (Google OAuth)
- Analytics providers (to understand platform usage)
- Email service providers (for transactional emails)
4.3 Legal Requirements
- To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
- To enforce our Terms of Service
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Fyndyo, our users, or the public
- In connection with legal proceedings or investigations
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:
- Active Accounts: Data is retained while your account is active
- Deleted Accounts: Most personal data is deleted within 30 days of account deletion
- Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer for legal compliance (e.g., tax records, legal disputes)
- Event Data: Event information may be retained for historical and analytics purposes in anonymized form
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access
You can access your personal information through your account settings.
Correction
You can update your profile information at any time through your account settings.
Deletion
You can delete your account at any time. Some information may be retained as legally required.
Objection and Restriction
You can object to certain data processing activities by contacting us.
Withdraw Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw consent at any time.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/SSL)
- Secure cloud infrastructure with access controls
- Regular security audits and updates
- Employee training on data protection
- Authentication and authorization controls
However, no system is completely secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
8. Children's Privacy
Our platform is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain your session and keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze platform usage and performance
- Improve user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.
10. Third-Party Services
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., Google authentication). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside India where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with Indian law.
12. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: support@coreinsightsai.com
By using Fyndyo, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.