Last updated: November 1, 2024*

##1. Introduction
Welcome to Meetful. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we handle your personal data when you use our app and tell you about your privacy rights.

## 2. Information We Collect

### 2.1. Information you provide us:
– Profile information (name, job title, company, department)
– Professional experience and skills
– Contact information
– Profile photo
– Location data
– Educational background
– Language preferences
– Professional interests and goals
– QR code information for networking

### 2.2. Information collected automatically:
– Usage data
– Device information
– Location data (when permitted)
– Network connection information

## 3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
– Create and manage your account
– Provide our professional networking services
– Match you with relevant professionals
– Send notifications about connections and opportunities
– Improve our services
– Ensure the security of our platform
– Comply with legal obligations

## 4. Location Services
Meetful uses location services to:
– Show nearby professionals
– Calculate distance between users
– Provide location-based networking opportunities

You can control location permissions through your device settings.

## 5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We share your information with:
– Other users (as per your profile visibility settings)
– Service providers who assist our operations
– Legal authorities when required by law

We do NOT sell your personal data to third parties.

## 6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
– Encryption of sensitive data
– Regular security assessments
– Secure data storage
– Access controls

## 7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
– Access your personal data
– Correct inaccurate data
– Delete your account and associated data
– Restrict or object to processing
– Data portability
– Withdraw consent

## 8. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as:
– Your account is active
– Needed to provide our services
– Required by law
– Necessary for legitimate business purposes

## 9. Third-Party Links
Our app may contain links to third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

## 10. Children’s Privacy
Meetful is intended for professional use and does not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

## 11. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

## 12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes through the app or via email.

## 13. QR Code Privacy
When using our QR code feature:
– QR codes contain your unique user identifier
– Scanning is optional and requires camera permissions
– QR code data is used solely for professional networking
– You control when to share your QR code

## 14. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or concerns:
– Email: privacy@meetful.io
– Address: [Your Company Address]
– Website: www.meetful.io

## 15. Your Choices
You can control:
– Profile visibility
– Location sharing
– Notification preferences
– Connection settings
– Data sharing preferences

## 16. California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under CCPA. Contact us for more information.

## 17. Consent
By using Meetful, you consent to this privacy policy and our data practices.
For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@meetful.io.