The Bar Book Privacy Policy — Effective [August 12, 2025]

Effective Date: [August 12, 2025]

Last updated: [August 12, 2025]

This Privacy Policy describes how The Bar Book, LLC (“The Bar Book,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information in connection with our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the “Services”). It applies to all users, including those located in the United States, the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom (UK), Switzerland, and other jurisdictions with data protection laws.

By using The Bar Book, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree, you must stop using our Services.

 This Privacy Policy explains:

• What personal and non-personal information we collect
   
• How we use and share your information
   
• How long we retain your information
   
• How we protect your information
   
• Your rights under applicable privacy laws
   

It covers all interactions with The Bar Book, including use of our mobile app, website, APIs, and integrated partner features. This policy applies whether you are registered or unregistered, and whether you access the Services on a phone, tablet, computer, or other device.

We collect information in several ways: when you provide it directly, when you use our Services, and when we receive it from third parties.

2.1. Information You Provide Directly

Examples include:

• Account registration details (name, email, phone number, date of birth)
   
• Profile content (photos, bios, preferences, location)
   
• Messages and other communications
   
• Purchase and payment information
   
• Any information you choose to upload or share
   

2.2. Your Activity on The Bar Book

We collect information about how you use the Services, including:

• Posts, comments, ratings, reviews, and check-ins
   
• Photos, videos, and audio content you share
   
• Hashtags and mentions used
   
• Interaction with ads or sponsored content
   
• Frequency, duration, and timing of your activity
   

2.3. Friends, Followers, and Connections

We collect:

• Your connections, followers, and friends list
   
• Interaction history with your connections
   
• Contact information if you choose to sync your device contacts
   

2.4. Device & Technical Information

Including:

• Device type, operating system, app version, browser type
   
• IP address, network information, and approximate location
   
• GPS and precise location (if enabled)
   
• Device identifiers (e.g., cookies, advertising IDs)
   
• Crash logs, diagnostics, and performance data
   

2.5. Information from Partners & Third Parties

We receive information from:

• Analytics and marketing partners
   
• Integrated service providers
   
• Advertisers and measurement vendors
   
• Public databases and social networks
   
• Businesses that use our Services

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, personalize, and improve our Services
   
• Recommend drinks, brands, and venues based on your preferences
   
• Enable social features like sharing, following, and messaging
   
• Process transactions and send confirmations
   
• Conduct research, analytics, and product development
   
• Communicate with you, including sending updates and promotions
   
• Ensure safety, security, and legal compliance

We may share your information with:

• Other users (when you interact, post, or follow)
   
• Integrated partners (when you use their services through our platform)
   
• Service providers and vendors who support our operations
   
• Advertisers and measurement partners (in aggregated or anonymized form)
   
• Legal authorities when required by law
   
• New owners in the event of a business transfer
   

We do not sell your personal information.

Content set to “Public” is viewable by anyone, on or off The Bar Book, and may be indexed by search engines. Integrated partners may access limited account information if you authorize them. 

We keep your information only as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and purpose. 

We operate globally and may transfer your information outside your home country. When we do, we use lawful transfer mechanisms such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
   
• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
   
• Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)

8.1. Rights for United States Residents

Covers CCPA (California), CPA (Colorado), CTDPA (Connecticut), UCPA (Utah), VCDPA (Virginia):

• Right to Know, Access, Correct, Delete, Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising, Non-Discrimination.
   

8.2. Rights for EEA, UK & Switzerland Residents (GDPR)

• Right to Access, Rectify, Erase, Restrict, Object, and Portability
   
• Right to withdraw consent
   
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
   

8.3. Rights for Other Jurisdictions

We honor applicable privacy rights in other regions where we operate.

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including encryption, access controls, and monitoring for unauthorized activity. 

 We may access, preserve, and share information in response to legal requests, to comply with laws, or to prevent fraud, abuse, or threats to safety. 

 We will notify you of material changes to this Privacy Policy before they take effect. Your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of any changes.