Privacy Policy for Where To Go Next

Effective Date: May 2, 2026

Where To Go Next ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our event discovery services:

• Authentication Data: When you sign up, we collect your email address and a unique User ID via Firebase Authentication.
• Location Data: With your permission, we collect your approximate or precise location to filter dance events relevant to your area.
• Usage Data: We collect information on how you interact with the app (e.g., favorites, event views) to personalize your experience.
• Device Information: We collect device identifiers and diagnostic data (via Firebase) to maintain app security and monitor performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data strictly for:

• Providing the event discovery functionality.
• Authenticating your account.
• Improving app performance through diagnostics.
• Complying with legal requirements and security.

3. Third-Party Services

We use Google Firebase for authentication services, cloud-based data storage (Firestore), app analytics, crash reporting, and hosting services. Firebase’s data practices are governed by their own privacy policy.

4. Data Deletion

Users may request the deletion of their account and all associated personal data by visiting https://wheretogonext.app/deleteAccount and following the instructions provided there, or by sending an email to wheretogonext.dev@gmail.com. We will permanently remove your account and data from our systems within 30 days.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures. All data collected by our app is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS.

6. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at wheretogonext.dev@gmail.com.