Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to dapr ("we," "us," or "our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our mobile application and services (collectively, "the App").

By using dapr, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information:

Email address
Screen name (username)
Age/date of birth
Profile photo
Bio/one-liner ("looking for" statement)
Interests and preferences

Event-Related Information:

Event registrations and RSVPs
Squad information (squad name, members)
Event check-ins and attendance
DAP activity (who you DAP and who DAPs you)

Communication Data:

Messages sent in chat (stored temporarily during active chat sessions only)
Interactions with dappy (our AI assistant)
Reports or feedback you submit

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Location Information:

Precise location when checking into events (via GPS or geofence)
General location for event discovery and vibe analysis
You may disable location services, but this will limit App functionality

Device and Usage Information:

Device type, operating system, and version
Unique device identifiers
IP address
App usage patterns (features used, time spent, events attended)
Crash reports and diagnostic data

Chat Analysis Data:

Conversation patterns with dappy (tone, word choice, communication style)
Interaction frequency and engagement
This data is used to improve dappy's suggestions and generate compatibility scores

2.3 Information from Third Parties

Authentication Services:

If you sign in using third-party services (e.g., Google, Apple), we receive limited information such as your name, email, and profile picture

Social Media:

If you link social media accounts, we may collect publicly available information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

3.1 Provide and Improve the App

Create and manage your account
Facilitate event registrations and check-ins
Enable DAP functionality and matching
Operate the chat system and dappy AI assistant
Generate event "vibe" scores and compatibility suggestions
Manage the points system

3.2 Personalization

dappy learns your vibe by analyzing:
- Your chat conversations with dappy
- Events you attend and register for
- DAP patterns and successful connections
This helps dappy suggest compatible users and relevant events
Compatibility scores are generated based on behavioral patterns, not sensitive personal information

3.3 Safety and Security

Verify user identity and prevent fraud
Enforce our Terms and Conditions
Detect and prevent abuse, harassment, or illegal activity
Respond to user reports and safety concerns

3.4 Communication

Send notifications about DAPs, matches, and events
Provide customer support
Send important updates about the App or policy changes
Send marketing communications (you may opt out)

3.5 Analytics and Research

Understand how users interact with the App
Improve features and develop new functionality
Generate aggregate statistics (e.g., "50 users attended this event")
Conduct research to improve matching algorithms

3.6 Legal Compliance

Comply with legal obligations
Respond to legal requests (subpoenas, court orders)
Protect our rights and property
Enforce our agreements

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 With Other Users

Public Profile Information:

Screen name, age, photo, bio, and interests are visible to other users at events you attend
Squad membership is visible to other attendees

DAP Activity:

When you DAP someone, they can see your profile
When someone DAPs you, you can see their profile
Mutual DAPs create a chat session

Compatibility Scores:

Other users may see a compatibility percentage when viewing your profile
Individual behavioral data is NOT shared - only aggregate compatibility scores

Event Vibe Scores:

Aggregate "vibe" information is displayed to all event attendees
Example: "Room vibe: Chill & Artsy - lots of creatives tonight"
Individual user data is NOT included in vibe descriptions

4.2 With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate the App:

Cloud hosting providers (data storage)
Analytics providers (app usage insights)
Customer support tools
Payment processors (if applicable)
AI/ML services (for dappy functionality)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it to provide services to us.

4.3 For Business Transfers

If dapr is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4.4 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law or in good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations (court orders, subpoenas)
Protect the rights, property, or safety of dapr, our users, or the public
Investigate fraud, security issues, or violations of our Terms

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

4.6 Aggregate and De-identified Data

We may share aggregate or de-identified data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you:

"500 users attended art events this month"
"Average event attendance rate: 75%"
Event organizers may receive aggregated demographics (age ranges, interests) without identifying individual users

5. Data Retention

5.1 Active Account Data

We retain your account information as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion to:

Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our agreements
Prevent fraud and abuse

5.2 Chat Messages

Chat messages are stored ONLY during active chat sessions (10 minutes or until proximity verification)
Messages are permanently deleted after chat expiration
We do not retain message content after deletion

5.3 Event Attendance

Event attendance records are retained to support the points system and vibe analysis
Attendance history may be retained even after account deletion for integrity of the points system

5.4 Deleted Accounts

When you delete your account:

Your profile becomes inaccessible to other users
Most personal data is deleted within 30 days
Some data may be retained longer for legal compliance or fraud prevention
Aggregate analytics data (de-identified) may be retained indefinitely

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Correction

You may:

View and update your profile information in the App settings
Request a copy of your personal data by contacting us at privacy@dapr.app

6.2 Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time through the App settings. Upon deletion:

Your profile will be removed
Most personal data will be deleted within 30 days
Some data may be retained as described in Section 5

6.3 Location Services

You may disable location services in your device settings, but this will limit your ability to:

Check into events
Use location-based features
See nearby events

6.4 Marketing Communications

You may opt out of marketing emails by:

Clicking "unsubscribe" in any marketing email
Adjusting notification settings in the App
You cannot opt out of essential service communications (account security, policy updates)

6.5 dappy Personalization

You may opt out of dappy's personalized suggestions in Settings:

Disabling this will limit compatibility scores and event suggestions
You can still use the App's core features

6.6 Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals, as there is no industry standard for how to respond.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Encryption of sensitive data at rest
Access controls limiting who can access user data
Regular security audits and updates

However, no system is 100% secure. You are responsible for:

Keeping your password confidential
Not sharing sensitive information in chats (passwords, financial data)
Using the App in accordance with our Terms

Important: Do NOT share sensitive personal information (passwords, credit card numbers, social security numbers, health records) with dappy or other users. We are not responsible for information you choose to disclose.

8. Children's Privacy

dapr is NOT intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18.

If we become aware that we have collected information from a user under 18, we will:

Delete the account
Delete associated personal information
Take steps to prevent future access

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, contact us immediately at privacy@dapr.app.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States.

These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction. By using dapr, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

We take steps to ensure your information receives adequate protection, including:

Implementing standard contractual clauses
Ensuring service providers adhere to privacy frameworks
Applying security measures regardless of location

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

10.1 Right to Know

You may request:

Categories of personal information we collect
Specific pieces of personal information we hold
Sources from which we collected information
Purposes for collecting and sharing information
Categories of third parties with whom we share information

10.2 Right to Delete

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (legal compliance, fraud prevention, etc.).

10.3 Right to Opt Out of Sale

We do NOT sell your personal information. If this changes, we will update this policy and provide an opt-out mechanism.

10.4 Right to Non-Discrimination

You have the right to not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights.

10.5 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@dapr.app or [TOLL-FREE NUMBER].

We will verify your identity before processing requests.

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

11.1 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information based on:

Consent: When you agree to specific processing (e.g., marketing communications)
Contract: To provide the App's services
Legitimate Interests: To improve the App, prevent fraud, ensure safety
Legal Obligations: To comply with laws

11.2 Your Rights

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
Right to Erasure: Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

11.3 Exercising Your Rights

11.4 Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting a notice in the App
Sending an email to your registered email address
Requiring acceptance upon login

Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy reflects when changes were made.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:

Email: privacy@dapr.app

14. Summary of Key Privacy Points

For your convenience, here's a quick summary (the full policy above governs):

What we collect:

Profile info you provide (name, age, photo, interests)
Event attendance and DAP activity
Chat messages (temporarily, during sessions only)
Location (when checking into events)
Usage data (how you use the App)

How we use it:

Facilitate connections and events
dappy learns your vibe to suggest compatible people
Generate event vibe scores (aggregate, not individual)
Improve the App
Keep the community safe

Who we share with:

Other users (profile info, compatibility scores)
Service providers (to operate the App)
Law enforcement (when required)
We do NOT sell your data

Your controls:

Update or delete your account anytime
Opt out of personalized suggestions
Control location and notification settings
Request your data or deletion

Important:

Don't share sensitive info (passwords, financial data) with dappy or users
Chat messages delete after 10 minutes
We're serious about safety - report inappropriate behavior

By using dapr, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.