Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated February 21, 2025
AllBars LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the AllBars mobile application (the “App”) and the https://allbarsapp.com website (the “Site”) (collectively, the “Services”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our Services.
1. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our Services. By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1. Account Creation Information
When you create an account on the App or Site, we collect:
- Email Address
- Name
- Birthday (to verify age eligibility)
- Password (encrypted)
2.2. User-Generated Content (UGC)
We allow users to submit content related to bars and nightlife, including:
- Bars you save (collections)
- Comments posted about bars
- Age group votes
- Bar star ratings
- Images you upload
- “Suggest an Edit” submissions
- Contact us form submissions
All user-generated content is associated with your account identity.
2.3. Device Information
We collect device identifiers (e.g., Device ID) to help us detect and prevent malicious or excessive voting practices.
2.4. Location Data
If you opt in to location services, we collect precise location data from your mobile device. This is used to:
- Show nearby bars
- Derive insights on bar popularity
2.5. Advertising Data
We collect usage data such as the number of times advertisements are viewed. This data is not tied to your personal identity and is used for analytics and ad performance metrics.
3. How We Use Your Information
1. Account Management:
- To create and maintain your user account.
- To verify that you meet the age requirement (18+)
- To send you promotional information via email, which you can opt out of by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any promotional email.
2. User-Generated Content Display & App Functionality:
- To display your submissions (comments, votes, bar ratings) to other users.
- To keep bar information up-to-date based on user feedback.
- Basic app functionality purposes.
3. Device ID & Security:
- To monitor and prevent abuse or malicious voting.
4. Location Data:
- To provide location-based services (e.g., showing bars in your vicinity).
- To generate insights about bar popularity without linking this data to your personal identity.
5. Advertising Analytics:
- To measure ad performance and how often ads are viewed by users, without linking this to your personal information.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
To send you promotional information via email, which you can opt out of by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any promotional email.
1. Business Transfers:
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
2. Legal Compliance and Safety:
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities. We may also disclose information in good faith to protect our rights, user safety, or investigate fraud.
3. Service Providers (If any):
If we engage service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) that process data on our behalf, they will only have access to the data necessary to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.
5. Your Rights and Choices
1. Access and Update:
You can review, edit, or delete some of your personal information directly within the App. Certain account details (like your name and birthday) can be updated in your account settings.
2. Deletion:
Users may delete or request the deletion of their content or account. We may retain copies of some data for business or legal compliance purposes, even after you delete it, as permitted or required by law.
3. Email Communications:
You can opt out of promotional emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email.
4. Location Services:
You can revoke location access at any time by adjusting your device’s settings. Once revoked, we will no longer collect precise location data.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Enforce our agreements and policies
- Resolve disputes
We do not specify a strict retention period. If you have any questions about our data retention practices, please contact us at data@allbarsapp.com.
7. Security Measures
We take the security of your data seriously and implement technical and organizational measures, including:
- SSL for data transfers
- Secure Servers to store data
Despite these measures, no transmission method over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your personal data.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the new policy on our Site, and we may also send you an email or other notification. Your continued use of the Services after any change in this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such change.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at data@allbarsapp.com
Effective date: February 21, 2025