Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PartyPal (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (“App”). Please read this policy carefully. By using the App, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, name, and password when you create an account
• Party Planning Data: Event details, dates, themes, budgets, guest lists, and shopping lists you create
• Contact Information: Guest contact details you choose to store (with their consent)
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Apple's App Store; we do not store payment card details

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Features used, screens viewed, interaction patterns
• Analytics Data: App performance, crash reports, and diagnostic information
• Location Data: Only if you enable location-based features (optional)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Social Login: If you sign in with Apple or other social providers, we receive basic profile information
• Calendar Data: Event information from your calendar (only when you enable sync)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the App
• Process your party plans and sync data across devices
• Send you party reminders and notifications (with your permission)
• Personalize product recommendations
• Process subscription payments and manage your account
• Respond to your support requests and inquiries
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Your Consent

When you share party plans via QR codes or links, recipients can view the shared information.

4.2 Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers for hosting, analytics, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

4.3 Affiliate Partners

When you click affiliate links (Amazon, eBay, Etsy), those platforms may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We share affiliate tracking identifiers but not your personal information.

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.

4.5 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data

Your data is stored on secure servers. Local data (budget, party plans) may be stored on your device using AsyncStorage and can be exported by you at any time.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention).

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
• Portability: Export your data (available via CSV export feature)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@foxxception.com.

8. Push Notifications

With your permission, we send push notifications for party reminders, budget milestones, and app updates. You can manage notification preferences in your device settings or within the App at any time.

9. Children's Privacy

PartyPal is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have information about a child under 13, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at the email below.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. Our legal basis for processing includes consent, contract performance, and legitimate interests.

13. Third-Party Links

The App contains links to third-party websites and services (including affiliate retailers). 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.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy in the App and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

16. Apple App Store Specific Provisions

When you use the App through Apple's App Store, Apple may collect certain information as described in Apple's Privacy Policy. We work with Apple to ensure our App complies with Apple's App Store Guidelines and App Tracking Transparency requirements. We request your permission before tracking your activity across other companies' apps and websites.