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PRĪVIT PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: February 5, 2025

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to PRĪVIT LLC ("PRĪVIT," "we," "us," or "our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application, website, and services.

 

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using PRĪVIT, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information that you provide directly to us, information we obtain automatically when you use our services, and information from third-party sources.

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1.1 Information You Provide to Us

Account Information:

 

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (optional)

  • Password (encrypted)

  • Profile photo

  • Professional information (job title, company, industry)

  • LinkedIn profile URL

  • Professional background and bio

 

Membership Application Information:

 

  • Professional experience

  • Career history

  • Network size and engagement

  • Community contribution intent

  • Event preferences and interests

 

Payment Information:

 

  • Credit card or debit card information (processed securely through our payment processor)

  • Billing address

  • Transaction history

 

Event Information:

 

  • Event registrations and RSVPs

  • Ticket purchases

  • Event attendance history

  • Event preferences

 

Communication Information:

 

  • Messages sent through our platform

  • Community posts and comments

  • Feedback and survey responses

  • Customer support inquiries

 

Optional Information:

 

  • Dietary restrictions or preferences

  • Accessibility needs

  • Emergency contact information (for events)

  • Social media handles

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1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

Device Information:

 

  • Device type and model (e.g., iPhone 13, Samsung Galaxy S21)

  • Operating system and version (e.g., iOS 16, Android 12)

  • Unique device identifiers (IDFA for iOS, AAID for Android)

  • Mobile network information

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version (for web access)

  • Device language and timezone

 

App-Specific Information:

 

  • App version

  • App installation date

  • App opens and session duration

  • Features used within the app

  • Screens viewed and time spent

  • Buttons and links clicked

  • Crash logs and error reports

  • Push notification token (for sending notifications)

 

Usage Information:

 

  • Pages or features accessed

  • Time and date of access

  • Time spent on pages or features

  • Links clicked within the app

  • Search queries

  • Event views and interactions

  • Messages sent and received (metadata only)

  • In-app purchases and transactions

 

Location Information:

 

  • Approximate location: Based on IP address (collected automatically)

  • Precise location: GPS coordinates (only with your permission)

    • Used for: Finding nearby events, event check-in, location-based features

    • You can disable location access in device settings

    • App functions without location access, but some features limited

 

Camera and Photo Access:

 

  • When you grant camera permission: To take photos for profile or events

  • When you grant photo library permission: To upload photos from device

  • Photos are only accessed when you choose to use camera or upload features

  • We do not access your photo library without permission

 

Cookies and Similar Technologies:

 

  • Cookies (small text files stored on your device)

  • Web beacons and pixels

  • Local storage and cache

  • Analytics identifiers (e.g., Firebase Analytics ID)

  • Advertising identifiers (if you consent to tracking)

  • Session tokens for maintaining login state

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1.3 Information from Third Parties

Social Media Platforms:

 

  • Profile information from LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook (if you connect these accounts)

  • Professional network data

  • Public profile information

 

Payment Processors:

 

  • Payment confirmation

  • Transaction status

  • Billing information verification

 

Event Venues and Partners:

 

  • Attendance confirmation

  • Venue check-in data

  • Partner service usage

 

Marketing Partners:

 

  • Advertising engagement data

  • Campaign performance metrics

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information for the following purposes:

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2.1 Provide and Improve Our Services

  • Create and maintain your account

  • Process membership applications

  • Facilitate event registrations and ticket purchases

  • Send event confirmations and reminders

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve and optimize our services

  • Develop new features and services

  • Personalize your experience

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2.2 Communication

  • Send you important service announcements

  • Notify you about events and activities

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Send newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)

  • Conduct surveys and collect feedback

  • Notify you of changes to our Terms or Privacy Policy

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2.3 Community and Networking

  • Enable member-to-member connections

  • Display your profile in the member directory

  • Facilitate community discussions

  • Match you with relevant events and members

  • Show your event attendance to other attendees

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2.4 Payment Processing

  • Process membership fees

  • Process event ticket purchases

  • Manage billing and invoicing

  • Detect and prevent fraud

  • Comply with financial regulations

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2.5 Safety and Security

  • Verify your identity

  • Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse

  • Enforce our Terms and Conditions

  • Protect the rights and safety of users

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Respond to legal requests

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2.6 Analytics and Research

  • Analyze usage patterns and trends

  • Measure the effectiveness of our services

  • Conduct research to improve our offerings

  • Generate aggregate, de-identified data for analysis

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2.7 Marketing and Advertising

  • Send promotional communications (with your consent)

  • Display relevant advertisements

  • Measure ad effectiveness

  • Conduct marketing campaigns

  • Promote events and features

3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

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

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3.1 With Other Members

Visible in Member Directory:

 

  • Name

  • Profile photo

  • Professional title and company

  • Bio

  • LinkedIn profile (if provided)

  • Events you plan to attend or have attended

 

In Community Features:

 

  • Posts and comments you make

  • Your interactions with other members

  • Event attendance status

 

You control what appears on your profile through privacy settings.

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3.2 With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

 

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)

  • Cloud hosting providers (AWS, Google Cloud, etc.)

  • Email service providers (SendGrid, Mailchimp, etc.)

  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc.)

  • Customer support tools (Zendesk, Intercom, etc.)

  • Marketing platforms

  • Security services

  • Background check services (for membership vetting)

 

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

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3.3 With Event Partners and Venues

We share necessary information with:

 

  • Event venues (name, attendance confirmation)

  • Event sponsors and partners

  • Catering services (dietary restrictions)

  • Third-party event service providers

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3.4 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to:

 

  • Comply with legal obligations (subpoenas, court orders)

  • Protect and defend our rights or property

  • Prevent fraud or other illegal activity

  • Protect the personal safety of users or the public

  • Investigate potential violations of our Terms

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3.5 Business Transfers

If PRĪVIT is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

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3.6 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

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3.7 Aggregate or De-identified Information

We may share aggregate, de-identified, or anonymous information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you, without restriction.

4. YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES AND RIGHTS

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

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3.1 With Other Members

Visible in Member Directory:

 

  • Name

  • Profile photo

  • Professional title and company

  • Bio

  • LinkedIn profile (if provided)

  • Events you plan to attend or have attended

 

In Community Features:

 

  • Posts and comments you make

  • Your interactions with other members

  • Event attendance status

 

You control what appears on your profile through privacy settings.

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3.2 With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

 

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)

  • Cloud hosting providers (AWS, Google Cloud, etc.)

  • Email service providers (SendGrid, Mailchimp, etc.)

  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc.)

  • Customer support tools (Zendesk, Intercom, etc.)

  • Marketing platforms

  • Security services

  • Background check services (for membership vetting)

 

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

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3.3 With Event Partners and Venues

We share necessary information with:

 

  • Event venues (name, attendance confirmation)

  • Event sponsors and partners

  • Catering services (dietary restrictions)

  • Third-party event service providers

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3.4 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to:

 

  • Comply with legal obligations (subpoenas, court orders)

  • Protect and defend our rights or property

  • Prevent fraud or other illegal activity

  • Protect the personal safety of users or the public

  • Investigate potential violations of our Terms

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3.5 Business Transfers

If PRĪVIT is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

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3.6 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

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3.7 Aggregate or De-identified Information

We may share aggregate, de-identified, or anonymous information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you, without restriction.

5. PRIVACY FOR SPECIFIC REGIONS

5.1 California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
 
Right to Know: You have the right to request:
 

  • Categories of personal information we collect

  • Specific pieces of personal information we hold

  • Categories of sources of information

  • Business purposes for collecting information

  • Categories of third parties we share information with

 
Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
 
Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information. If this changes, you will have the right to opt out.
 
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
 
Authorized Agent: You may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf.
 
To Exercise Your Rights:
 

  • Email: info@privitevent.com

  • Subject line: "California Privacy Rights Request"

  • We will verify your identity before processing requests

  • Response within 45 days

 
California Shine the Light Law: California residents may request information about disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. Contact info@privitevent.com.
5.2 European Economic Area (GDPR)
If you are in the EEA, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
 
Legal Basis for Processing: We process your information based on:
 

  • Contract performance (providing services to you)

  • Consent (where you've given permission)

  • Legitimate interests (improving our services, fraud prevention)

  • Legal obligations (compliance with laws)

 
Your GDPR Rights:
 

  • Right to access your data

  • Right to rectification (correction)

  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object to processing

  • Right to withdraw consent

  • Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authority

 
Data Transfers: We transfer data from the EEA to the United States and other countries. We use:
 

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Adequacy decisions

  • Other appropriate safeguards

 
Data Protection Officer: For GDPR-related inquiries: info@privitevent.com
5.3 Other Jurisdictions
If you are in another jurisdiction with specific privacy laws, contact info@privitevent.com to learn about your rights.

6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our services are not intended for individuals under 21 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21.

 

If we learn that we have collected information from a person under 21, we will:

 

  • Delete that information immediately

  • Terminate the account

  • Notify the individual (if possible)

 

If you believe a person under 21 has provided us with information, contact us immediately at info@privitevent.com.

7. SECURITY

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure:

 

Technical Measures:

 

  • Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)

  • Encryption of sensitive data at rest

  • Secure password storage (hashed and salted)

  • Regular security audits and testing

  • Firewalls and intrusion detection systems

  • Access controls and authentication

 

Organizational Measures:

 

  • Limited employee access to personal information

  • Employee training on data protection

  • Confidentiality agreements with employees and contractors

  • Vendor security assessments

  • Incident response procedures

 

Your Responsibility:

 

  • Use a strong, unique password

  • Keep your password confidential

  • Log out after using shared devices

  • Enable two-factor authentication (if available)

  • Notify us immediately of unauthorized access

 

No Guarantee: While we strive to protect your information, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee absolute security. Use our services at your own risk.

 

Data Breach Notification: In the event of a data breach affecting your information, we will:

 

  • Notify you without unreasonable delay

  • Provide information about the breach

  • Advise on steps you can take

  • Notify relevant authorities as required by law

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

PRĪVIT is based in the United States. If you access our services from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

 

Data Protection Standards: The United States may have data protection laws that differ from your country. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

 

Safeguards: We implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers, including:

 

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Adequacy decisions

  • Binding corporate rules

  • Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

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9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

Our services may contain links to third-party websites, apps, or services:

 

Not Covered by This Policy:

 

  • Third-party websites and services have their own privacy policies

  • We are not responsible for their privacy practices

  • We encourage you to read their privacy policies

 

Third-Party Integrations: If you connect third-party services (LinkedIn, social media) to PRĪVIT:

 

  • Those services may access your PRĪVIT information according to their policies

  • You can disconnect integrations at any time in your account settings

10. PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO

At Events: Events may be photographed or recorded. By attending events, you consent to:

 

  • Being photographed or recorded

  • PRĪVIT's use of such images/videos for marketing and promotional purposes

  • Potential appearance in PRĪVIT's social media, website, app, and marketing materials

 

Opting Out: If you do not wish to be photographed:

 

  • Inform event staff upon arrival

  • Wear an "opt-out" indicator (if provided)

  • Contact us to request removal of images: info@privitevent.com

 

User-Generated Photography: If you take photos at events and post them:

 

  • You grant PRĪVIT permission to use those images

  • Ensure you have consent from people in your photos

  • Tag appropriately and respect others' privacy

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes may be due to:

 

  • New features or services

  • Changes in law or regulations

  • Improvements to our practices

  • Changes in our business

 

Notice of Changes: We will notify you of material changes by:

 

  • Email to your registered email address

  • Prominent notice in the app

  • Notice on our website

 

Effective Date: Changes become effective on the date specified in the notice. Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

 

Review Regularly: We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. APP STORE COMPLIANCE

12.1 Apple App Store Requirements
In compliance with Apple's App Store Review Guidelines, we disclose:
 
Data Collection Practices:
 

  • We collect personal information as described in Section 1

  • Data is used for purposes outlined in Section 2

  • Data is shared as described in Section 3

  • We do not sell your personal information

 
App Tracking Transparency:
 

  • Our app may request permission to track across apps and websites

  • You can control tracking permissions in iOS Settings → Privacy → Tracking

  • Tracking is used for personalized advertising and analytics

  • You can decline tracking without losing access to app features

 
Account Deletion:
 

  • You can request account deletion at any time

  • Options: Account Settings → Delete Account, or email info@privitevent.com

  • Upon deletion, we will remove or anonymize your data within 30 days

  • Some data may be retained for legal or business purposes (see Section 4.6)

 
Age Restriction:
 

  • Our app is rated 21+ in the Apple App Store

  • You must be 21 or older to create an account

  • We verify age during account creation

 
Privacy Nutrition Label:
 

  • Our App Store listing includes a Privacy Nutrition Label

  • This label summarizes our data collection practices

  • Review the label before downloading the app

12.2 Google Play Store Requirements
In compliance with Google Play's Developer Program Policies, we disclose:
 
Data Safety Section:
 

  • Our Play Store listing includes a Data Safety section

  • This section describes data collection, sharing, and security practices

  • Review this section before downloading the app

 
Data Types Collected:
 

  • Personal info: Name, email, profile photo, professional information

  • Location: Approximate location (for event discovery)

  • Financial info: Payment information (processed securely)

  • Photos and videos: Profile photos, event photos (with permission)

  • App activity: In-app actions, event attendance, interactions

  • Device or other IDs: Device identifiers for analytics and security

 
Data Sharing:
 

  • We share data with service providers as described in Section 3.2

  • Data is encrypted in transit using TLS/SSL

  • We do not sell your personal information to third parties

 
Account Deletion:
 

  • You can request account deletion through app or email

  • We will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days

  • See Section 4.6 for data retention details

 
Age Restriction:
 

  • Our app has a Mature 17+ rating in Google Play Store

  • You must be 21 or older to create an account

  • We verify age during account creation

12.3 App Permissions
Our app requests the following permissions:
 
Required Permissions:
 

  • Camera: To take profile photos and event photos

  • Photo Library: To upload profile photos and event photos

  • Notifications: To receive event reminders and updates

  • Internet: To access app features and content

 
Optional Permissions:
 

  • Location: To find nearby events and check in to events

  • Contacts: To find friends who are already members (opt-in only)

  • Calendar: To add events to your device calendar

 
You can manage permissions in your device settings at any time.
12.4 Third-Party SDKs and Services
Our app uses the following third-party services:
 
Analytics:
 

  • Google Analytics (Firebase)

  • Mixpanel

  • Used for: App performance, usage analytics, crash reporting

 
Payments:
 

  • Stripe

  • Used for: Processing membership and ticket payments

 
Cloud Services:
 

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Google Cloud Platform

  • Used for: Data storage, hosting, content delivery

 
Communication:
 

  • SendGrid or similar

  • Used for: Email notifications and communications

 
Social Media:
 

  • Facebook SDK (if applicable)

  • Instagram API (if applicable)

  • Used for: Social media integration and sharing

 
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We require our service providers to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.
12.5 Updates to App Store Listings
We will update our App Store and Play Store privacy disclosures when:
 

  • We add new data collection practices

  • We change how we use or share data

  • We add new third-party services

  • Required by Apple or Google policy changes

13. CONTACT US

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

 

Email:

 

 

Mail: PRĪVIT
Attn: Privacy Team
Chicago, IL

 

Response Time: We will respond to your inquiry within:

 

  • 45 days for general inquiries

  • 30 days for California requests (CCPA)

  • 30 days for EEA requests (GDPR)

14. STATE-SPECIFIC DISCLOSURES

Nevada Residents
Nevada residents may opt out of the sale of personally identifiable information. We do not currently sell personally identifiable information as defined by Nevada law. If this changes, we will provide Nevada residents with opt-out mechanisms.
Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Virginia Residents
Residents of these states have rights similar to CCPA, including rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of personal information. Contact info@privitevent.com to exercise these rights.

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

This summary is for convenience only and is not part of the Privacy Policy. Please read the full policy above.

 

What We Collect:

 

  • Account information (name, email, professional details)

  • Payment information

  • Usage data and device information

  • Location data (with permission)

  • Event attendance and preferences

 

How We Use It:

 

  • Provide and improve our services

  • Process payments and memberships

  • Communicate with you

  • Facilitate networking and community

  • Ensure safety and security

 

How We Share It:

 

  • With other members (as you control in settings)

  • With service providers (securely)

  • With event partners (as necessary)

  • For legal compliance

  • We do not sell your information

 

Your Rights:

 

  • Access, correct, or delete your information

  • Control communication preferences

  • Opt out of marketing

  • Request data portability

  • Additional rights based on your location

 

Security: We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, but cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

Contact: info@privitevent.com for questions or to exercise your rights

 

 

 

EFFECTIVE DATE: February 5, 2025
VERSION: 1.0

 

BY USING PRĪVIT'S SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS PRIVACY POLICY.

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