Privacy & Policy
Last Updated: 22 February 2025
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1. Introduction
Welcome to 2gether (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data in compliance with UK GDPR & the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using 2gether, you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, please stop using our services.
2. What Data We Collect
We collect:
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Profile Data: Name, email, date of birth, social media links (if provided).
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Activity Data: Chats, event participation, groups joined.
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Device & Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information.
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Location Data: If enabled, we use your location to suggest events & nearby users.
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Third-Party Data: If you connect social media accounts, we may collect associated data.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
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Connect you with relevant people, groups, and events.
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Ensure safety & detect abuse (automated & manual moderation).
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Send updates & marketing (only if you opt-in).
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Improve features based on user behavior.
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We do NOT sell personal data to third parties.
4. Your Rights Under GDPR
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Access: Request a copy of your data.
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Correction: Update incorrect or incomplete data.
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Deletion: Request account & data deletion.
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Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.
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Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of marketing at any time.
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To exercise your rights, contact us.
5. Chat & Group Messaging Privacy
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Chats are encrypted, but we may scan messages flagged for harassment, hate speech, or illegal content.
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Group chats are not private, other members can see messages.
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Users are responsible for content they share.
6. Real-Life Meetups & Liability Disclaimer
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2gether does NOT verify users in real life.
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You assume full responsibility for meeting others.
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We are not liable for personal harm, disputes, or incidents arising from meetups.
7. Data Retention & Deletion
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Inactive accounts are deleted after 12 months.
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Chat history is stored for 30 days for safety purposes.
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Users can request account deletion anytime via settings.
8. Third-Party Sharing & Marketing
We may share limited data with:
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Payment processors (for in-app purchases).
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Legal authorities (if required by law).
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Analytics providers (to improve the app).
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We do NOT sell your data or share it with advertisers without your explicit consent.
9. Security Measures
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End-to-end encryption for private chats.
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Regular security audits & penetration testing.
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Breach Notification: If a data breach occurs, we notify affected users within 72 hours (as per GDPR).
10. Changes to This Policy
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We will notify users of major updates via email or in-app notification.
11. Governing Law & Contact Information
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This Privacy Policy is governed by UK laws.