Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

• Personal Information: name, email address, phone number.
• Profile & Content Data: posts, messages, podcasts, events.
• Location Data: collected only with your explicit consent.
• Usage Data: app activity, clicks, and interactions.
• Transaction Data: purchases, commissions, and payments.
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system.
• Google OAuth Data: name, email address, and profile picture obtained via Google sign-in.

How We Use Your Information

• To operate and improve Jangout features: posts, chats, podcasts, Jangueo discovery.
• Personalize your experience and surface local events and users.
• Process transactions and handle platform commissions (up to 30%).
• Ensure security, prevent fraud, and comply with applicable laws.

Data Sharing

• We do not currently sell your personal data to third parties.
• We may share aggregated or anonymized data with marketing partners or advertisers. This data cannot be used to personally identify you.
• If our data sharing practices change in the future, we will notify users and update this policy accordingly. You will have the opportunity to opt out before any such change takes effect.
• Data may be shared with service providers (payment processors, hosting, analytics) strictly for operational purposes.
• Shared with other users to enable platform interactions (chat, posts, events).
• Shared with legal authorities when required by law.

Data Storage & Protection

• Data is stored securely using AWS Cognito authentication and encryption.
• Access controls and security measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access.

Data Retention & Deletion

• Data is retained only as long as necessary for app operations or legal compliance.
• You may request deletion by emailing support@jangout.com or through in-app account deletion.

Your Rights & Choices

• Access, edit, or delete your personal data at any time.
• Control your location sharing settings within the app.
• Opt out of marketing communications.

Transactions & Commissions

• Jangout retains up to 30% of transaction profits as a platform commission.
• All payments are processed securely via Stripe.

Changes to This Policy

• We may update this Policy periodically.
• Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any updates.