Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 30, 2025
BarMate ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us:
- Account Information: Email address, name, and profile photo when you create an account
- Check-in Data: Venues you visit, ratings, photos, and notes you share
- Location Data: Your location when you check in or search for nearby venues (only when you grant permission)
- Social Data: Friend connections and group memberships
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Show you nearby venues and personalized recommendations
- Enable social features like friend check-ins and group coordination
- Send you notifications about friend activity (if enabled)
- Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information:
- With other users according to your privacy settings (e.g., friends can see your check-ins)
- With service providers who assist in operating our app (e.g., cloud hosting)
- If required by law or to protect our rights
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit and at rest, secure authentication via AWS Cognito, and regular security audits.
Your Choices
You can:
- Update or delete your account information at any time
- Control location permissions through your device settings
- Manage notification preferences in the app
- Request deletion of your data by contacting us
Third-Party Services
Our app uses the following third-party services:
- Google Places API: For venue search and information
- AWS Services: For authentication, data storage, and notifications
- Apple Sign-In: For account authentication (optional)
Children's Privacy
BarMate is intended for users 21 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 21.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: