Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last updated: June 16, 2025

🔒 Privacy at a Glance

  • We don't sell your personal data to third parties
  • Location data is used only to enhance your local experience
  • You control your notification preferences and data sharing
  • You can delete your account and data at any time
  • We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information

1. Introduction

Collow, Inc. ("Collow," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services (the "Service").

This policy applies to all users of Collow's platform, including our mobile applications, website, and any related services. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Data Type What We Collect Purpose
Account Information Name, email address, phone number, profile picture Account creation and management
User Content Posts, comments, messages, photos you share Providing and improving the Service
Communication Support requests, feedback, survey responses Customer support and service improvement

Information We Collect Automatically

  • Location Data: We may collect your device's location to show nearby places and relevant local content (with your permission)
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version, device identifiers
  • Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features used, time spent
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, app crashes

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

  • Places you follow that share updates through our platform
  • Other users who interact with your content
  • Social media platforms if you choose to connect your accounts
  • Analytics providers and advertising partners

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Service Provision

  • Create and manage your account
  • Show you relevant local places and updates
  • Send notifications about followed places
  • Enable communication features

Service Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve features
  • Develop new functionality
  • Fix bugs and technical issues
  • Conduct research and testing

Safety and Security

  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Protect user safety
  • Maintain platform integrity

Legal Compliance

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Respond to legal requests
  • Protect our rights and property

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Other Users

Information you choose to make public (such as posts and comments) will be visible to other users and places you follow.

With Places You Follow

Places may see that you follow them and your interactions with their content, but they cannot access your personal contact information unless you choose to share it.

With Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party companies that help us operate our Service:

  • Cloud hosting providers
  • Analytics services
  • Customer support tools
  • Security services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

  • Valid legal requests from authorities
  • Court orders or subpoenas
  • Protection of rights, property, or safety
  • Emergency situations

Business Transfers

If Collow is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

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

  • Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular Audits: Security practices are regularly reviewed and updated
  • Incident Response: Procedures in place to respond to security incidents
  • Employee Training: Staff trained on privacy and security best practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access

Request access to the personal data we hold about you

Correction

Update or correct inaccurate personal information

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal data and account

Portability

Request a copy of your data in a structured format

Opt-out

Unsubscribe from marketing communications

Control

Manage notification preferences and privacy settings

How to Exercise Your Rights

You can exercise most of these rights directly through the app settings or by contacting us at privacy@collow.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

Collow is designed for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

For users between 13 and 18, we recommend parental guidance and supervision when using our Service.

8. International Data Transfers

Collow is based in the United States, and your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide you with our Service
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except for information we are required to retain for legal reasons.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by:

  • Posting a notice in the app
  • Sending you an email notification
  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Privacy Questions

Email: privacy@collow.com

Address: Collow LLC
Attn: Privacy Officer
Washington, DC

For EU residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.