Privacy Policy

Your privacy is fundamental to how we build and operate Partiki

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Our Privacy Principles

Privacy by Design

We build privacy protection into every feature from the ground up, not as an afterthought.

Complete Transparency

We clearly explain what data we collect, how we use it, and give you full control over your information.

Data Minimization

We only collect data that's necessary to provide our service and enhance your experience.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account information (name, email address, phone number)
  • Profile information and photos
  • Group messages, event details, and trip plans you create or share
  • RSVP responses and preferences
  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)

Information We Automatically Collect

  • Device information (device type, operating system, browser)
  • Usage data (features used, time spent, interactions)
  • Log data (IP address, access times, pages viewed)
  • Location data (only when you explicitly share it for trip planning)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our group planning services
  • Facilitate communication within your groups
  • Send notifications about events, trips, and group activities
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
  • Analyze usage to improve our platform and develop new features
  • Ensure platform security and prevent fraud

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Within Your Groups: Information you share in groups is visible to other group members
  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate our platform (hosting, payment processing, analytics)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:

  • End-to-end encryption for sensitive communications
  • Secure data storage with enterprise-grade encryption
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Two-factor authentication for account protection
  • Strict access controls for our team members

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
  • Correction: Update or correct your personal information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@partiki.com or through your account settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information, except where we're required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information when it's transferred internationally.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in and remember your preferences
  • Analyze how our platform is used to improve performance
  • Provide personalized experiences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through our platform. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@partiki.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@partiki.com
Address: Partiki, Inc.
123 Innovation Drive
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States