Privacy Policy

Tavern Community · Last updated: July 7, 2026 · This is a static copy of the policy also available at taverncommunity.com/privacy.

1. Introduction

Tavern Community ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Tavern Community web and mobile applications (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

• Account Information: Name, email address, profile photo, and display name provided during registration or via Google Sign-In.
• Membership & Payment Data: Membership status and plan details. Payment processing is handled by Stripe; we do not store credit card numbers.
• Contact Information: Optional mobile phone number, if you choose to provide it for text updates.
• Check-In Data: Venue check-in and check-out timestamps to display live occupancy and your activity history.
• Event Activity: RSVPs, event attendance, and event hosting data.
• Social Connections: Friend requests, connections, and QR-code-based profile sharing.
• Profile Information: Optional fields such as headline, bio, experience, skills, and external links that you choose to provide.
• Device & Usage Data: General usage analytics, device type, and browser information collected automatically to improve the Service.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service, including venue check-ins, event management, and community features.
• Process membership subscriptions and payments through Stripe.
• Display live venue occupancy and checked-in member lists.
• Facilitate social connections between members (friend requests, QR code sharing, profiles).
• Send transactional notifications related to applications, events, check-ins, and account activity.
• Improve, personalize, and expand the Service.
• Comply with legal obligations.

4. SMS / Text Messaging

If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in, we may send you automated text messages about your membership application status (such as interview scheduling links, interview reminders, and acceptance updates) and, for venue partners, event booking requests. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message, and reply HELP for assistance.

Mobile phone numbers and SMS opt-in consent are never sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.

5. Third-Party Services

• Google Firebase: Authentication, database (Firestore), file storage, and hosting.
• Stripe: Payment processing for membership subscriptions and event tickets.
• Google Maps: Venue location display and mapping features.
• RevenueCat: In-app purchase management on mobile platforms.

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their respective privacy practices.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with third parties only in the following circumstances: (a) with your consent; (b) to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests; (c) to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property; (d) with service providers who assist in operating the platform (e.g., Stripe for payments), subject to confidentiality obligations. Mobile phone numbers and SMS consent are excluded from all sharing, as described in the SMS / Text Messaging section above.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Check-in records are retained for historical and analytics purposes. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

8. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest via Google Firebase infrastructure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict processing of your data.
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at: info@taverncommunity.com