1. Introduction

At Habeshan Events, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our event discovery and management platform.

By using Habeshan Events, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our service.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you sign in using Google, we collect basic information from your Google account:

• Your email address (to identify your account)
• Your name (displayed on your profile and events)
• Your profile picture (used as your avatar)

Location Information

To help you discover events near you, we may collect:

• Your city and country (when you set your location)
• Approximate geographic coordinates (if you allow location detection)
• Your preferred search radius for finding nearby events

Note: Providing location information is optional. You can choose to enter your location manually, use automatic detection, or skip this feature entirely.

Event Information

When you create or interact with events, we collect:

• Event details you provide (title, description, date, location, images, etc.)
• Your RSVP status for events (attending, interested, or not attending)
• Any ratings or reviews you provide

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information to provide and improve our services:

• Device and browser information (for compatibility)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used)
• Session information (to keep you signed in)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Show you relevant events based on your location and preferences
• Allow you to create, edit, and manage events
• Track your event RSVPs and notify organizers
• Send you notifications about events you're interested in
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Protect against fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

We store your information securely using industry-standard security measures. Your data is protected through:

• Encrypted data transmission
• Secure authentication systems
• Access controls and monitoring
• Regular security updates

For signed-in users, your data is stored in our secure database. Location preferences may also be stored locally in your browser for convenience, even when you're not signed in.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in these circumstances:

Public Information

The following information is publicly visible on our platform:

• Your name and profile picture (on events you create or RSVP to)
• Event details you create
• Your RSVP status for public events

Service Providers

We work with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform, such as:

• Hosting and infrastructure services
• Authentication services (Google Sign-In)
• Location services (for location detection)

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

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and property
• Prevent fraud or security threats
• Protect the safety of our users

6. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Update

You can:

• Access and update your profile information through your dashboard
• Modify or delete your location preferences at any time
• Edit or delete events you've created

Account Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. When you delete your account:

• Your account information will be removed
• Your events may be deleted or transferred
• Your RSVP information will be anonymized

Location Privacy

You have full control over location information:

• You can choose not to provide location information
• You can disable location detection in your browser settings
• You can change or delete your location at any time

7. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage to remember your preferences and keep you signed in. You can control these through your browser settings, though disabling them may limit some platform functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

Habeshan Events is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, unless a longer retention period is required by law. You can request deletion of your data at any time.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us. We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.