Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

*Last updated: January 2026*

At Gather, we take your privacy seriously. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Information We Collect

Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and optional profile information like your photo and bio.

Booking Information
When you book an experience, we collect payment information, booking preferences, and communication history with guides.

Usage Data
We collect information about how you use our platform, including pages visited, search queries, and feature interactions.

### How We Use Your Information

- To provide and improve our services
- To process bookings and payments
- To communicate with you about your account and bookings
- To personalize your experience
- To ensure platform safety and security

### Information Sharing

We share your information with:
- Guides when you book an experience (name, contact info)
- Payment processors to complete transactions
- Service providers who help us operate the platform

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

### Your Rights

You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and data
- Export your data
- Opt out of marketing communications

### Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your data. All payments are processed securely through Stripe.

### Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, email us at privacy@gather.com