Privacy Policy

1. Data We Collect

1.1 Data You Provide To Us

Registration

To create an account you need to provide data including your name, email address, professional title, company, and a password. You may also provide additional profile information such as a profile photo, bio, and professional interests.

Profile

You have choices about the information on your profile, such as your professional background, skills, interests, and networking preferences. Profile information helps you connect with relevant professionals at events.

Event Check-ins and Activity

We collect data when you check into events, join networking sessions, send messages, or engage with other features of our Services.

1.2 Data From Others

Event Organizers

We may receive information about you from event organizers when you register for events that integrate with our Services, including your registration status and attendance information.

Other Members

Other Members may mention you in messages or share contact information with your permission.

1.3 Service Use

Usage Data

We log your visits and use of our Services, including when you view profiles, send messages, check into events, or use our matching features. We use device information and analytics to identify you and log your use.

Location Data

We collect location data when you use our Services to provide geolocation-based matching and event features. This includes:

• Your precise location when you check into events
• Approximate location for matching with nearby professionals
• Location history for attended events

1.4 Your Device and Location

When you use our Services, we receive information about your device (e.g., device type, operating system, app version) and location. We use GPS and other location technologies to provide location-based features, with your permission.

1.5 Communications

We collect information when you communicate through our Services, including messages sent and received, event-related communications, and customer support interactions.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to provide, support, personalize and develop our Services.

2.1 Core Services

Professional Networking

Our Services help you connect with relevant professionals at events through:

• Geolocation-based matching with nearby attendees
• Profile recommendations based on professional interests
• Chat functionality for real-time communication
• Event-based networking opportunities

Event Integration

We use your data to:

• Verify your attendance at events
• Provide event-specific networking features
• Connect you with other event attendees
• Enhance your event experience

2.2 Communications

We will contact you through email, mobile notifications, and in-app messages about:

• Service updates and new features
• Event notifications and reminders
• Networking opportunities and matches
• Security and account-related matters

You may change your communication preferences in your account settings.

2.3 Service Improvement

We use data to improve and develop our Services, including:

• Enhancing our matching algorithms
• Developing new networking features
• Analyzing usage patterns to improve user experience
• Conducting research on professional networking trends

2.4 Security and Safety

We use your data for security purposes, including:

• Preventing fraud and abuse
• Protecting Member safety at events
• Investigating violations of our Terms of Service
• Maintaining the security of our platform

3. How We Share Information

3.1 With Other Members

Profile Information

Your profile information is visible to other Members at the same events and those you choose to connect with. This may include your name, professional title, company, bio, and profile photo.

Event Participation

When you check into events, other attendees may see that you're present and available for networking. Your location is shared only in the context of event-based matching.

Messages and Connections

Messages you send are visible to recipients. Connection information is shared based on your privacy settings.

3.2 With Event Organizers

We may share limited information with event organizers, including:

• Attendance confirmation
• Aggregated networking activity data
• Feedback and engagement metrics

3.3 Service Providers

We use trusted third-party service providers to help us operate our Services, including:

• Cloud hosting and data storage providers
• Analytics and performance monitoring services
• Communication and notification services
• Payment processing services

These providers have access to your information only as necessary to perform their services and are obligated to protect your privacy.

3.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, including:

• In response to legal process or government requests
• To protect the rights and safety of our Members
• To investigate fraud or security issues
• To enforce our Terms of Service

3.5 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate privacy protections.

4. Your Choices and Obligations

4.1 Data Access and Control

You can access and control your personal data through your account settings, including:

• Viewing and editing your profile information
• Managing your privacy and notification preferences
• Controlling location sharing settings
• Requesting deletion of your data

4.2 Location Services

You can control location sharing through:

• Device location settings
• In-app privacy controls
• Event-specific location preferences

Disabling location services may limit the functionality of our Services.

4.3 Communications Preferences

You can manage communication preferences in your account settings, including:

• Email notifications
• Push notifications
• Marketing communications
• Event-related messages

4.4 Data Retention

We retain your personal data as long as you maintain an account or as needed to provide Services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data, except where retention is required by law.

4.5 Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time through your account settings. Upon deletion:

• Your profile will be removed from the platform
• Your messages and activity will be deleted or anonymized
• Some information may be retained for legal or security purposes

5. Other Important Information

5.1 Security

We implement security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Employee training on privacy and security

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

5.2 Data Transfers

We may process and store your data in various locations to provide our Services. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your data during transfers.

5.3 Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

5.4 International Users

If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be processed in countries with different privacy laws than your own.

5.5 California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect
• The right to delete personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• The right to non-discrimination

5.6 Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: jaz@joinlinqapp.com

Address: Hyde 13, 1 Soi Sukhumvit 13, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand

For data protection concerns, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at jaz@joinlinqapp.com.