Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Northumberland Events ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and mobile application (collectively, the "Services").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password.
• Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to add to your profile.
• Event Interactions: Events you save, bookmark, or export to your calendar.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Location Data: With your permission, we collect your device's location to help you discover nearby events and event sources. You can disable location access at any time through your device settings.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Services, including pages viewed, features used, and time spent on the platform.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and unique device identifiers.
• Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Services.

2.3 Calendar Access

Our mobile app requests permission to access your device calendar solely to export events you choose to save. We do not read, store, or transmit your existing calendar data to our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Discover and display events near your location
• Personalize your experience and provide event recommendations
• Send you updates about events you've saved or sources you follow
• Communicate with you about service updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our Services
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information.
• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate our Services (e.g., hosting, analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights and safety.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you Services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 90 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or security purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls limiting who can view your information

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal information.
• Location Services: Disable location access at any time through your device settings.
• Marketing: Opt out of promotional emails using the unsubscribe link.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites and services, including event organizers' websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Third-Party Services We Use:

• Google Analytics: For usage analytics and improvement of our Services.
• Railway: For hosting our backend infrastructure.
• Vercel: For hosting our web application.
• Unsplash: For event placeholder images.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: