Privacy | NightSpot

NightSpot ("we," "us," or "our") operates the NightSpot mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Service. By using NightSpot, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

Account information: Your name, email address, and profile photo when you create an account.
Location data: With your permission, we use your device location to show nearby venues and nightlife options.
Check-in & loyalty data: Records of venue check-ins, loyalty card punches, and referral codes you use.
Photos & media: Photos you upload of venues, events, or receipts (for welcome gift redemption).
Communications: Messages you send through in-app chat, event invites, and support requests.
Usage data: Device type, app interactions, and crash reports used to improve performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

To display nearby venues, live crowd levels, and personalized recommendations.
To track loyalty points, punch cards, and welcome gift eligibility.
To connect you with friends, event invitations, and group messaging.
To notify you about venue updates, special offers, and event reminders (push notifications).
To process welcome gift redemptions and venue payouts.
To operate, secure, and improve the Service.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

Venues — only the check-in and loyalty information needed to honor rewards and redemptions.
Service providers — third parties that help us run the app (e.g., maps, payments, email delivery), under contracts that protect your data.
Legal authorities — when required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property.

4. Photos & User-Generated Content

Photos and content you upload are stored securely and displayed within the app as intended (for example, venue galleries or receipt verification). You may delete your uploaded content at any time through the app. Inappropriate content may be removed by our moderators.

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard safeguards to protect your information, including encrypted storage, access controls, and authenticated sessions. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work to protect your data using reasonable measures.

6. Your Privacy Choices

Location: You can grant or revoke location permission anytime in your device settings.
Push notifications: Manage notification preferences in the app or device settings.
Account: You may edit your profile or delete your account at any time from the app, which permanently removes your personal data.
Marketing emails: You can unsubscribe using the link in any email we send.

7. Children's Privacy

NightSpot is not directed to children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by email and update the "Last updated" date above.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can reach us through our Support page.