Privacy Policy

At StrangerUs, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

Last updated: May 23, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, update your profile, or communicate with us. This may include:

  • Name, email address, and phone number
  • Profile information and preferences
  • Location data when you check into establishments
  • Communications with other users and establishments
  • Payment information for premium features

We also automatically collect certain information when you use our platform, including device information, IP address, and usage patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process transactions and send related information
  • Send technical notices, updates, and support messages
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions
  • Personalize and improve your experience

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal obligations or court orders
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety
  • In connection with a business transfer or merger
  • With service providers who assist in our operations

We may share aggregated, anonymized data that does not identify individual users for research and analytics purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication procedures
  • Employee training on data protection practices
  • Incident response and breach notification procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access and review your personal information
  • Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Control your privacy settings and preferences
  • Request data portability

You can exercise these rights by contacting us through the methods provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These technologies help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze how you use our platform
  • Provide personalized content and advertisements
  • Improve our services and user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

7. Third-Party Services

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

We may also integrate with third-party services for analytics, advertising, and payment processing. These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

By using our platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our platform and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of our platform after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

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

  • Email: privacy@strangerus.com
  • Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
  • Address: 123 Privacy Street, Data City, DC 12345

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.