Privacy Policy

1. Overview

This policy explains what information Vemble collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. Vemble is built for real-world events, so we collect the minimum needed to keep the community safe and help you find activities you'll enjoy.

2. Information we collect

• Account information: email address, phone number, and sign-in method, managed through Firebase Authentication.
• Profile information: display name, date of birth, nationality, current city, languages, interests, and profile photo.
• Event activity: events you create, join, or attend, messages in event group chats, and feedback you submit.
• Safety data: reports you file or that are filed about you, and moderation actions taken on your account.
• Device and usage data: approximate location (only if you grant permission, used to show nearby events), push notification tokens, and basic app usage to keep the Service reliable.

3. How we use it

We use your information to:

• Create and secure your account, and verify you're a real person (email, phone, reCAPTCHA)
• Show you relevant events and connect you with other attendees
• Send event confirmations, reminders, and safety notifications
• Review reports and enforce our Community Guidelines
• Improve and maintain the Service

4. Who we share it with

We don't sell your personal information. We share data with the service providers that run Vemble's infrastructure, strictly to operate the Service:

• Firebase (Google): authentication, including email and phone verification.
• Supabase: application database and storage.
• Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise: bot and spam prevention during signup.
• Vercel: website hosting.

Your date of birth, phone number, and email address are never shown publicly to other users. Event hosts and attendees see your display name, photo, and — where relevant — your verification status.

5. Data retention

We keep your information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we remove or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable period, except where we're required to retain records for safety, legal, or fraud-prevention purposes.

6. Your rights

You can access, correct, or delete your profile information from within the app, or by contacting us directly. You can also disable location and notification permissions at any time from your device settings.

7. Children's privacy

Vemble is for people 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we learn that we have, we'll delete it.

8. Security

We use industry-standard practices — including database row-level security and encrypted connections — to protect your information. No system is perfectly secure, so we encourage you to use a strong, unique password and report anything suspicious.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as Vemble grows. We'll notify you of material changes before they take effect.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy or your data? Email hello@vemble.co.