Privacy Policy

Information we collect

• Contact details: email address when you subscribe to a weekly digest/newsletter or contact us.
• Organizer submissions: details you provide to submit a hobby group/event (e.g., name, description, location, dates, website/social links, contact info).
• RSVP/interest (if offered): information you submit to RSVP or request updates about an event (e.g., name, email, attendance preferences).
• Usage data: IP address, device and browser info, pages viewed, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
• Cookies and similar technologies: used for site functionality, preferences, analytics, and (if enabled) advertising/remarketing.

How we use information

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its features.
• Send the weekly digest, confirmations, and service-related messages.
• Review, publish, and manage organizer submissions and listings.
• Measure performance and understand how the Site is used (analytics).
• If we run ads: deliver, measure, and improve advertising and remarketing (where permitted by law).
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents; enforce our terms.

How we share information

We may share information with service providers who help us run the Site (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics, forms, and customer support). We may also share information (a) to comply with law or lawful requests, (b) to protect rights, safety, and security, or (c) in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

Listings may display organizer-provided information you submit for publication. Please do not submit sensitive information for public posting.

Cookies, analytics, and advertising controls

You can control cookies through your browser settings and may be able to opt out of certain interest-based advertising via the Digital Advertising Alliance (https://optout.aboutads.info) and Network Advertising Initiative (https://optout.networkadvertising.org). If you disable cookies, some Site features may not function properly. Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” signal; the Site may not respond uniformly to these signals.

Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described above, including to provide services, maintain records, resolve disputes, and meet legal obligations. Public listing content may remain visible until removed or updated.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. When available, we expect access to the Site to occur over HTTPS.

Your choices and rights (United States)

• Email: you can unsubscribe using the link in our emails.
• Access, deletion, correction: you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, subject to applicable law.
• State privacy rights: residents of certain states may have additional rights (e.g., to opt out of targeted advertising or certain data sharing). We will respond as required by applicable law.

To exercise requests, contact us at contact@domain.com. We may need to verify your request.

Children

The Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us to request deletion.

Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above indicates when it was last revised.