Effective Date: July 1st, 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Welcome to TrekMeet. We are building a community-first platform designed to help people connect through a shared love for the outdoors. We believe that meaningful technology respects both nature and your personal privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it—always with your best interests at heart.

1. The Information We Collect

We are committed to collecting only the data we need to provide a safe, functional, and enjoyable experience. When you use TrekMeet, we may collect:

Account Information: Your name, email address, profile photo, and an optional bio to help others get to know you.
Event Data: Your RSVP status, participation history, and any feedback you provide on events or organisers.
Location Data (with your explicit permission): We only access location data when you choose to use features like live trail sharing or event navigation. You can turn this off at any time.
Device & Usage Information: Basic, non-personal information like your browser type or operating system to help us diagnose issues and improve app performance.
Cookies: We use minimal, essential cookies to keep you logged in and remember your site preferences. We do not use cookies for ad tracking.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used to make TrekMeet work better for you. Specifically, we use it to:

Help you discover and join outdoor events that match your interests.
Provide organisers with the necessary information to run safe and well-managed events.
Improve the performance, features, and overall design of the app.
Foster authentic community connections based on shared interests and trust.
Send you important updates or event reminders (which you can opt out of at any time).

We will never sell your personal data or share it with third-party advertisers. Period.

3. When We Share Information

Transparency is a core value. We only share your information in a few, necessary circumstances:

With Event Organisers: Your name and RSVP status are shared with organisers of events you join so they can manage their attendees.
With Service Providers: We use trusted partners like Google Firebase for secure data storage and app functionality. All our partners are held to high privacy and security standards.
For Legal Reasons: We may be required to share information if compelled by law, such as in response to a court order.

4. Your Choices & Controls

You are in control of your data. You can:

Access, edit, or delete your profile information at any time.
Enable or disable location sharing and other permissions through your device settings.
Request to download or permanently delete your account data.

For any requests or concerns, please contact us at hello@trekmeet.com. We’re here to help.

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is securely stored using modern, industry-standard services like Firebase, with encryption used wherever possible. We are committed to following best practices to protect your information from unauthorised access or misuse.

6. Children’s Privacy

TrekMeet is intended for users aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or in the law. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through the app or by email.

8. Contact Us

Have questions or feedback about your privacy?

📧 Email: hello@trekmeet.com 📍 Based in: Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺

TrekMeet is built on trust. As hikers and explorers ourselves, we are committed to protecting your privacy as part of the trail we walk together.