Privacy
Policy

We collect information you provide directly to us, information generated automatically by your use of the Platform, and in some cases, information from third parties.

Information You Provide Directly

Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Cheers Mate application, we automatically collect certain technical information:

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
• Usage Data: Features used, pages viewed within the app, timestamps of activity, request creation and acceptance events
• Log Data: IP address, app crash reports, performance data
• Location Data: With your explicit permission only — see Section 4 for full details

Information from Third Parties

If you choose to register or log in using a third-party service (such as Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In), we may receive basic profile information from that service such as your name and email address, subject to that service's privacy policy. We do not receive your passwords from third-party providers.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Core Service Delivery

• Creating and managing your account
• Matching you with a compatible dining or drinks companion based on your activity request
• Displaying your profile to other users who are relevant to your request or theirs
• Facilitating in-app messaging between matched users
• Processing and displaying activity requests and responses

Safety & Trust

• Verifying user eligibility (age, identity) where applicable
• Detecting, investigating, and preventing fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Enforcing our Terms and Conditions and Community Guidelines
• Reviewing misconduct reports and taking appropriate action

Platform Improvement

• Analyzing usage patterns to improve app features and user experience
• Debugging errors and resolving technical issues
• Conducting internal research and analytics

Communications

• Sending service-related notifications (match alerts, request updates, account activity)
• Responding to your support inquiries
• Sending important updates about the Service, including changes to these policies
• With your opt-in consent: sending promotional or marketing communications about new features

Legal Obligations

• Complying with applicable Florida and federal law
• Responding to valid legal process, court orders, or government requests
• Protecting our legal rights and interests in litigation or regulatory proceedings

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing or advertising purposes. We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

With Other Users

When you post an activity request or accept another user's request, certain profile information — including your display name, profile photo, and activity request details — becomes visible to other users of the Platform. You control what information appears in your public profile.

With Service Providers

We engage trusted third-party companies to help us operate the Platform. These service providers may process your data on our behalf and are contractually required to protect it and use it only for the purposes we specify. Categories of service providers include:

• Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
• Analytics providers (aggregated, anonymized data only)
• Push notification delivery services
• Customer support tools
• Email delivery services
• Identity verification services (if applicable)

For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with applicable law, regulation, or legal process
• Respond to a valid subpoena, court order, or government request
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of Cheers Mate, our users, or the public
• Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues

Business Transfers

If Cheers Mate undergoes a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via in-app notice or email before your data becomes subject to a materially different privacy policy.

With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties in any other circumstances where you have provided your explicit prior consent.

Location is central to Cheers Mate's functionality — it helps you find activity requests near you. We handle location data with care and only with your permission.

How We Use Location

• To display nearby activity requests relevant to your area
• To suggest appropriate meeting venues or neighborhoods
• To improve match quality based on geographic proximity

Your Control Over Location

• Location access is permission-based — you must explicitly grant the app access to your device's location through your operating system settings
• You may use approximate location (neighborhood or city level) rather than precise GPS coordinates where the feature permits
• Location data is collected only while the app is in active use — we do not collect background location data
• You can revoke location permissions at any time through your device settings, though this may limit certain features

Location Data Retention

We do not permanently store your precise GPS coordinates. Location data used for request matching is processed in real time and retained only for the minimum period necessary to provide the relevant service feature, after which it is deleted or aggregated into anonymized form.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

After the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or irreversibly anonymized. Anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify you may be retained indefinitely for analytics and product improvement purposes.

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using TLS (Transport Layer Security)
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Password hashing using industry-standard algorithms — we never store plaintext passwords
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability reviews
• Incident response procedures in the event of a data breach

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. Please use a strong, unique password and notify us immediately at security@cheersmate.app if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

You have meaningful rights over your personal information. You may exercise any of the following rights at any time by contacting us at privacy@cheersmate.app or through the in-app settings where available.

Right to Access

You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We will provide this in a commonly used, machine-readable format within 30 days of your verified request.

Right to Correction

If any of your personal information is inaccurate or incomplete, you may update it directly through your account settings or request a correction from us.

Right to Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information. We will fulfill your request subject to our legal obligations to retain certain data (e.g., for safety investigations or legal proceedings). Account deletion can be initiated from within the application.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on your consent to process your data (e.g., for marketing communications or location access), you may withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

Right to Opt Out of Marketing

You may opt out of promotional emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email, or by adjusting notification settings within the application. You will still receive transactional and service-related communications.

Right to Data Portability

You may request an export of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe we have handled your personal data in violation of applicable law, you may lodge a complaint with the appropriate regulatory authority. For Florida residents, you may also contact the Florida Attorney General's Office.

The Cheers Mate mobile application does not use traditional browser cookies. However, we and our third-party service providers may use the following technologies to collect information about your use of the app:

• Mobile Analytics SDKs: Tools that help us understand how users interact with the app, which features are most used, and where errors occur. Data collected is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
• Push Notification Tokens: Device tokens used to send you push notifications related to your activity requests and account. You can disable push notifications at any time through your device settings.
• Advertising Identifiers: We do not currently use advertising identifiers (IDFA on iOS or GAID on Android) for targeted advertising. If this changes, we will update this policy and obtain your consent where required.
• Crash Reporting Tools: Automatically collect error and crash data to help us identify and fix technical issues. This data does not include the content of your messages.

If you access any web-based components of Cheers Mate (such as our website or legal documents), standard web cookies may be used. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

The Cheers Mate Platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or venues recommended through activity requests. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to any third-party services.

When you connect a third-party account (such as Apple ID or Google Account) for sign-in purposes, that service's privacy policy governs how they handle your data. We only receive the minimum data necessary to create your Cheers Mate account from such providers.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you choose to interact with through or in connection with Cheers Mate.

App Store Platforms

When you download Cheers Mate from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, those platforms may collect certain data about your download and device. This data is governed by Apple's and Google's respective privacy policies, over which Cheers Mate has no control.

Cheers Mate is not directed to children. Our Terms and Conditions require all users to be at least 18 years of age to create an account. In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under the age of 13.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our systems. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately at privacy@cheersmate.app.

For users between the ages of 13 and 17, the Platform is not intended for your use and registration is prohibited. We do not knowingly create accounts for users in this age group.

Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA)

Cheers Mate complies with the Florida Information Protection Act (Fla. Stat. § 501.171). In the event of a data breach that affects the security, confidentiality, or integrity of personal information belonging to Florida residents, we will notify affected individuals and the Florida Department of Legal Affairs within the timeframes required by law — no later than 30 days after the determination that a breach has occurred.

Florida Consumer Protection

Our data practices comply with the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA). We do not engage in deceptive data collection, misrepresent our privacy practices, or use your data in ways inconsistent with our disclosures.

Federal Laws

The Platform complies with applicable federal privacy laws, including:

• COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) — no data collection from under-13s
• CAN-SPAM Act — all marketing emails include opt-out mechanisms and accurate sender information
• ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) — we do not intercept or disclose electronic communications except as permitted by law

Cheers Mate is operated from the State of Florida, United States. If you are accessing the Platform from outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

By using the Platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and the processing of your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable US law.

At this time, Cheers Mate does not specifically target users in the European Union or the United Kingdom. If this changes, we will update this policy to address GDPR and UK GDPR compliance requirements accordingly.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy
• Notify you via in-app notification or email at least 14 days before the changes take effect (for material changes)
• In certain cases, seek your affirmative consent before applying significant changes to how we process your existing data

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service following the effective date of any updated Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us:

We are committed to resolving privacy concerns promptly and fairly. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to contact the Florida Attorney General's Office or other applicable regulatory authority.