Privacy Policy

Effective date: April 15, 2026

1. Introduction

EventsNearMe ("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 platform at eventsnearme.io (the "Platform"). Please read this policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Account information: Name, email address, business name, phone number, city, and vendor category when you create an account.
  • Profile information: Business description, website, social media links, profile photos, and gallery images you upload.
  • Payment information: Payment details are collected and processed by Stripe. We do not store your full card number or bank account details.
  • Communications: Messages, applications, and other content you submit through the Platform.
  • Usage data: Log data, IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other usage information collected automatically.
  • Location data: City and approximate coordinates provided at sign-up to help match vendors with nearby events.

3. SMS Communications & Phone Numbers

If you opt in to SMS notifications, we may use your phone number to send you text messages regarding booth approvals, payment reminders, and other event-related updates. SMS opt-in is entirely voluntary — it is not a condition of using the Platform.

We do not share your phone number or SMS opt-in status with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. Your phone number is used solely to send you transactional notifications related to your activity on the Platform.

You can opt out of SMS at any time by replying STOP to any message we send, or by updating your notification preferences in your account settings. After opting out, you will not receive further SMS messages from us unless you opt back in.

For help, reply HELP or contact us at support@eventsnearme.io. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies by event activity.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve the Platform.
  • Process vendor applications, booth assignments, and payments.
  • Send transactional emails and SMS notifications (when opted in).
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • Monitor usage patterns to improve user experience.
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

5. How We Share Your Information

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

  • Event organizers: When you apply to an event, the organizer receives your application details (name, business info, category) to evaluate your submission.
  • Service providers: Trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the Platform, including Stripe (payments), Clerk (authentication), Twilio (SMS), AWS (storage), and Algolia (search). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
  • Legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or government authority.
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not share your phone number or personal data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable period, except where retention is required by law.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure authentication via Clerk, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data.
  • Opt out of SMS communications at any time.
  • Object to certain processing of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@eventsnearme.io.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on the Platform, analyze usage, and for analytics (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel). You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Platform.

10. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice on the Platform or sending an email. Your continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

EventsNearMe
Email: support@eventsnearme.io
Website: eventsnearme.io