Privacy Policy

Introduction

What's The Wifi ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Profile information (role, industry, bio, skills, website links)
• Profile picture/avatar

Location Data

We collect your location data when you use the app to discover nearby venues and check in to locations. Location data is used exclusively to:

• Show you nearby cafes, coworking spaces, and other work-friendly venues
• Enable check-ins at specific locations
• Display your current location on the map view

You can control location permissions at any time through your device settings. Location data is never sold to third parties or used for advertising purposes.

User-Generated Content

We collect content you create through the app:

• Venue reviews and ratings
• Check-in data and status updates
• Comments and notes
• Favorite venues
• Professional networking information (connections, messages)
• Community posts and discussion threads

Analytics and Usage Data

We may collect:

• Device information (model, operating system)
• App usage patterns
• Error logs and performance data

How We Use Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the app functionality
• Show you nearby venues based on your location
• Display your profile to other users
• Enable check-ins and show real-time activity
• Facilitate professional networking and connections
• Enable direct messaging between users
• Show you relevant communities and discussions
• Display venue deals and promotions in your area
• Send you notifications about app updates or relevant information
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

Information Sharing

We share your information in the following circumstances:

Public Information

Your profile information, reviews, active check-ins, and community posts are visible to other app users. Direct messages are only visible to the sender and recipient.

Service Providers

We use Supabase for backend services (authentication, database, storage). Supabase processes data on our behalf under strict security and privacy standards.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, accounting, or security purposes.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account and data
• Control location permissions
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, use the in-app settings or contact us at support@whatsthewifi.io.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. 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.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the app. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

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

Email: support@whatsthewifi.io