Welcome to Gatherly ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our event management platform (the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

• Account Information: When you register as an Organizer or Participant, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and a hashed password. Organizers may also provide their organization and designation, while Participants may provide their age.
• Communication: If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information about you.

B. Information from Third-Party Services (Google)

• Google Authentication: If you choose to register or log in using your Google account, we receive information from Google, including your name, email address, profile picture, and a unique Google ID.
• Google Drive Integration: When you connect your Google account to use features like file uploads, we request permission to access your Google Drive to upload files to a dedicated application folder.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our Service.
• Communicate with you, including sending verification OTPs and service updates.
• Enable features you choose to use, such as uploading documents to your Google Drive.
• Ensure the security of our platform and prevent fraud.

3. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Passwords are encrypted using strong hashing algorithms. However, no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure.

4. Your Rights and Choices

• Account Information: You can review and update your account information at any time through your dashboard.
• Google Connection: You can disconnect your Google account from our Service through your account settings.

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: gatherly.work@gmail.com