Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 20, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how meetClubs (meetClubs, "we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, shares, and protects personal data when you use our website and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the Service.

1) Who We Are

meetClubs is the operator of this Service and acts as the data controller for most personal data described in this Policy.

2) Data We Collect

Depending on how you use the Service, we may collect the following categories of data:

Account and profile data: user ID, display name, profile image, tags/interests, account role/status.
Authentication/session data: session identifiers, login state, linked account flags.
Google account data (if linked): Google subject ID, profile name, avatar URL, and account email data returned by Google identity verification.
Location data: your submitted latitude/longitude coordinates and related timestamps, used for location-based features.
Social and messaging data: friend requests/relationships, chat conversations, message content, and read/unread status.
Photo/content data: uploaded photos, captions, moderation status, thumbnails/derived images, and moderation notes.
Subscription and billing data: Stripe customer/subscription/payment identifiers, subscription status and billing period metadata.
Technical and usage data: IP address, device/browser details, and activity events where enabled.
Support and communications data: data you provide when contacting us.

3) How We Collect Data

Directly from you (for example profile updates, uploads, messages, location updates, and account actions).
Automatically through your use of the Service (session state, logs, request metadata, and in-app activity).
From third parties you choose to use (such as Google sign-in/linking and Stripe payment processing).

4) Why We Use Your Data (Purposes)

Provide, operate, and maintain the Service features.
Create/manage accounts, profiles, and social interactions.
Deliver location-based matching and proximity features.
Enable direct messaging and conversation functionality.
Process subscriptions, payments, renewals, and cancellations.
Moderate content and enforce safety, legal, and platform rules.
Detect abuse, prevent fraud, and improve security/reliability.
Troubleshoot issues, perform analytics, and improve product quality.
Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.

5) Legal Bases (EEA/UK Context)

Where applicable, we process personal data under one or more of these legal bases:

Contract: to provide the Service you requested.
Legitimate interests: to secure, improve, and administer our platform and prevent abuse.
Consent: for optional features that require permission (for example precise location or linked account choices).
Legal obligation: where processing is required by law.

6) Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep sessions active, support core functionality, and improve user experience. See our Cookie Policy for additional details.

7) Payments and Third-Party Providers

Stripe: payment processing, subscription lifecycle, and billing status are handled through Stripe. We do not store full payment card numbers.
Google: if you link/sign in with Google, token verification and profile identity data are processed through Google services.
Infrastructure/tooling providers: hosting, security, logging, and communications vendors may process data on our behalf under contractual safeguards.

8) How We Share Data

We may share personal data:

With service providers/processors that support operation of the Service.
With other users as part of Service functionality (for example profile information and chat interactions you choose to publish/send).
To comply with legal obligations or lawful government requests.
To protect rights, safety, and platform integrity, including fraud/security investigations.
In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or asset sale (subject to confidentiality and legal requirements).

We do not sell personal data for money.

9) Data Retention

We keep data only as long as needed for the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer period is required by law.
Data retention depends on data type, account status, legal obligations, dispute handling, and security needs.
If you delete your account, we remove or anonymize associated data where feasible, subject to legal and operational exceptions.

10) International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. When required, we apply appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers, such as contractual protections.

11) Security

We use administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal data. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12) Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access and receive a copy of your personal data.
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Delete data (subject to exceptions).
Restrict or object to certain processing.
Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
Data portability where applicable.
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

You can also use in-app controls where available (for example account unlinking or account deletion features).

13) Children

The Service is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child provided personal data, contact us so we can take appropriate action.

14) Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Material changes may be communicated through the Service where appropriate.

15) Contact

For privacy questions or rights requests, contact us through the contact options available in the Service.

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