Keeping your data safe is a priority. Learn how your information is protected when using Yaaro, your social meetup platform for connecting with like-minded people.

How we protect your data
Your private information stays private. We never share your work details, budget preferences, or contact information with other users.
We don’t sell your data to third parties or advertisers.
You control your visibility. You decide what appears on your profile and can edit or delete your information anytime.
Secure messaging. Your direct messages and group chats are protected and only visible to intended recipients.
We delete your data promptly when you request account deletion, except for safety violations or content needed for ongoing investigations.

How we use your data
Profile matching: We use your interests, age group, and activity preferences to suggest relevant events and people nearby.
Event coordination: Your participation in events creates group chats and enables communication with other attendees.
Safety monitoring: We may review content flagged for inappropriate behavior to ensure a safe environment for all users.
Account management: We use your email/phone for account verification, event notifications, and important app updates.
App improvement: We analyze aggregated, anonymized usage data to improve features and user experience.
Location services: With your permission, we use approximate location to show nearby events and users (exact location is never shared).

What’s visible to other users
Public profile: Your name, profile picture, bio, age group, interests, etc.
Event participation: Your name and picture in events you’ve joined and their chats
Messages: Your communications in group chats and direct messages with users

What stays private
Contact details: Your phone number and email address
Work information: Your job details from the onboarding quiz
Budget preferences: Your spending preferences for activities
Exact location: Only general area is used for event discovery
Private conversations: Direct messages are only visible to you and the recipient

Your control
Profile editing: Update your information, interests, and bio anytime
Privacy settings: Control what information is visible on your profile
Event management: Leave events and exit group chats when desired
Account deletion: Request complete data removal through app settings
Notification preferences: Choose what notifications you receive and when

Data collection
We collect information you provide (profile details, messages, event participation), automatically generated data (app usage, device information), and location data (with permission) to provide our social meetup services.

Third-party services
We use trusted service providers for cloud hosting, notifications, and analytics. They’re contractually required to protect your data and can’t use it for their own purposes.

Updates
We’ll notify you of any material changes to this privacy policy through the app or email.

CONTACT US
Questions about your privacy? Contact us at yaaro.life@gmail.com or through the app’s support section.