Effective Date: January 1st, 2025
At okaywego, your privacy and trust are important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our platform, including our website, mobile application (coming soon), and related services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide you with the best adventure experience. This includes:
a) Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, username, password, and profile details.
- Adventure Data: When you create, join, or log an adventure (blueprint or log), we collect details such as event name, location, date, and description.
- Profile and Preferences: Your bio, profile picture, social connections (Homies, Gurus, Followers), and adventure preferences.
- Checklist Items: If you use checklists, we collect the items you create or complete.
- Communications: When you contact us or interact with other users, we collect messages and feedback.
b) Information We Collect Automatically
When you use okaywego, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, and browser.
- Usage Data: Features you interact with, pages visited, and time spent on the platform.
- Location Data: With your permission, we collect geolocation data to help you find nearby adventures and display event times in the correct timezone.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage.
c) Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
- Social Networks: If you sign up using social accounts (e.g., Google, Facebook), we collect basic profile information.
- Service Providers: We may receive data from payment processors or email service providers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and personalize services: Display blueprints, logs, and checklists relevant to your preferences.
- Improve the platform: Monitor and analyze usage to enhance features and user experience.
- Communicate with you: Send notifications, updates, and marketing messages (with your consent).
- Facilitate interactions: Enable you to connect with Homies, Gurus, and Followers.
- Ensure security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activity or abuse.
- Comply with legal obligations: Respond to legal requests and protect Okaywego’s rights.
3. How We Share Your Information
We respect your privacy and only share your information in the following ways:
a) With Other Users
- When you create or join an adventure, your username and profile may be visible to participants.
- Public logs and blueprints may be viewable by all users.
b) With Service Providers
We share information with third-party vendors who assist with:
- Email notifications: For sending blueprint-related updates.
- Hosting and infrastructure: To securely store and manage data.
- Analytics providers: To track app performance and usage trends.
c) For Legal and Security Reasons
We may disclose your information:
- To comply with legal obligations.
- To protect our platform and users from fraudulent or malicious activity.
4. Your Privacy Choices
You have control over your information:
a) Managing Your Account
- Edit or delete profile data: You can update your name, bio, and other details.
- Delete your account: You can request to delete your account and associated data.
b) Location and Notification Preferences
- Location data: You can enable or disable location tracking through your device settings.
- Notifications: You can manage email preferences in your account settings.
c) Cookie Preferences
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information:
- For as long as necessary to provide you with the service.
- After account deletion, we may retain certain data for legal or operational purposes.
6. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: We use encryption protocols to secure data during transmission.
- Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to sensitive data.
- Regular Audits: We monitor for vulnerabilities and apply patches.
7. International Data Transfers
As we expand, we may transfer your information to servers located outside your home country. By using Okaywego, you consent to these transfers.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
Okaywego may link to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices.
9. Children’s Privacy
Okaywego is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through email or in-app notifications.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy laws, including:
- Accessing and correcting your data.
- Requesting data deletion.
- Withdrawing consent for certain data uses.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 Email: contact@okaywego.com
🌐 Website: okaywego.com