Effective Date: [October 16, 2025]
Last Updated: [October 16, 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, websites, and related services (collectively, the “Services”). This policy applies to all users, including those in the United States, the EEA, the UK, Switzerland, and other jurisdictions with data protection laws.This Privacy Policy applies to your use of The Bar Book mobile app and all The Bar Book websites.By using The Bar Book, you acknowledge you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of 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

This policy applies to all interactions with The Bar Book, including use of our mobile app, websites, APIs, and integrated partner features, whether you are a registered or unregistered user, and regardless of device.

We collect information in the following ways:

Examples include:

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

We collect information about your use of our Services, such as:

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

We collect:

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

Includes:

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

We may 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 information to:

• Provide, personalize, and improve our Services
• Recommend drinks, brands, and venues based on your preferences
• Enable social features such as sharing, following, and messaging
• Process transactions and send confirmations
• Conduct research, analytics, and product development
• Communicate with you, including 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 supporting our operations
• Advertisers and measurement partners (in aggregated or anonymized form)
• Legal authorities, if 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, both on and off The Bar Book, and may be indexed by search engines. Integrated partners may access limited user information if you authorize them.

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data type 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, adequacy decisions, and Binding Corporate Rules to safeguard your data.

Depending on your state, you may have rights under laws such as the CCPA, CPA, CTDPA, UCPA, and VCDPA, including the rights to know, access, correct, delete, and opt-out of targeted advertising, and to non-discrimination.

You have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, and object to processing of your information, ensure data portability, withdraw consent, and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

We honor applicable privacy rights and regulations in other regions where we operate.To exercise your rights, contact us at help@thebarbook.co.

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards—including encryption, access controls, and monitoring—to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

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

We will notify you of material changes to this Privacy Policy before they take effect. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of any changes.Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: help@thebarbook.coBy using The Bar Book mobile app and The Bar Book websites, you agree to this Privacy Policy.