Purple. – Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Purple collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application, website, and related services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly.

We collect the following categories of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, password, and age confirmation.
• Profile Content: Profile pictures, bios, and other information you choose to share.
• Usage Data: Events you create, join, or attend; Circles and Channels you join; posts, moments, and interactions within the app.
• Payment Information: Ticket purchases and payout details. Payment processing is handled by Stripe. Purple does not store full payment card numbers.
• Device and Technical Data: Device type, operating system, app version, IP address, crash logs, and usage analytics.
• Support Communications: Messages you send to our support team.

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the Purple platform and features.
• Process payments, event ticketing, and host payouts.
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, spam, and security issues.
• Moderate content and enforce community guidelines.
• Communicate updates, service changes, and support responses.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

We share your information with:

• Stripe for secure payment processing and payouts.
• Google Firebase for authentication, database, storage, analytics, and push notifications.
• Service providers that support our infrastructure, analytics, and customer support.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you request deletion of your account, we will delete your personal data unless retention is required by law or legitimate business interests.

• You may access, update, or delete your account data through the app.
• You may request a copy of your personal data by contacting us.
• You may withdraw consent to data processing where required by law.

Purple is not available to users under the digital age of consent. In the United States, this means under 13 years old; in the European Union, under 16 years old. If we learn a child has created an account, we will delete it.

We process and store information primarily in the United States. By using Purple, you consent to the transfer of your information outside your home country. Where required by law, we implement safeguards to protect your data.

We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure transmission, Firebase Security Rules, and access controls. While we take precautions, no system is completely secure.

• European Union (GDPR): Right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing, data portability, and lodge complaints with a supervisory authority.
• California (CCPA/CPRA): Right to know, delete, and opt out of sale or sharing of personal information.
• Japan (APPI): Right to request disclosure, correction, or suspension of use of personal information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via the app or email. Continued use of Purple after updates indicates your acceptance.

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: purple2025beta@gmail.com
Address: 820 Patrick Henry Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060, USA