Last updated: January 30, 2026
Gather ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our community management platform.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, profile picture, and authentication credentials provided through Clerk.
- Profile Information: Bio, location (optional), and other profile details you choose to share.
- Content: Posts, comments, messages, actions, resources, and other content you create or share on the platform.
- Group Information: Groups you create or join, roles within groups, and group-related activities.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on platform, and interaction patterns.
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Location Data: General region location (within 20km) based on IP address if you enable location features.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Create and manage your account
- Enable communication between users
- Personalize your experience and show relevant content
- Calculate points and leaderboard rankings
- Send notifications about activity in your groups
- Respond to your requests and provide customer support
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We share your information in the following circumstances:
- Within Groups: Your profile information, posts, and activities are visible to other members of your groups.
- Public Content: Content you post may be visible to other users based on group settings.
- Service Providers: We use Clerk for authentication, Convex for database services, and Vercel for hosting.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication through Clerk
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and permission systems
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: Update or correct your information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Opt-out: Disable location features or email notifications
- Data Portability: Export your data in a structured format
To exercise these rights, visit your account settings or contact us at privacy@Gather.app.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from people under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@Gather.app