Privacy Policy for In the Wild

Effective Date: [Insert Launch Date]
Last Updated: [Insert Today’s Date]

In the Wild ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our mobile application and related services (the “App”).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information:

  • Name, email address, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and preferences

  • Photos, bios, and profile details you provide

Location Data:

  • Real-time GPS location (used for check-ins and to show nearby users)

  • Places you’ve visited or interacted with through the app

Usage Data:

  • Events you express interest in

  • Matches and messaging activity

  • App interactions (feature usage, screen views)

Device Information:

  • IP address, device type, operating system, and app version

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Match you with users based on preferences, location, and event interests

  • Show you relevant people nearby

  • Facilitate real-world check-ins and social meetups

  • Improve and personalize the app experience

  • Communicate updates, offers, or app-related messages

  • Ensure user safety and prevent abuse

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data:

  • With third-party tools that help us operate (e.g. analytics, hosting, payment systems)

  • With partners only if you opt in to promotions or offers (e.g. event ticketing)

  • When required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following services, which may collect your data in accordance with their own policies:

  • Google Places API (venue and check-in services)

  • Firebase (app infrastructure and analytics)

  • Stripe or another payment processor (if premium features are used)

We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.

5. Your Choices & Rights

You can:

  • Access or update your profile data in the app

  • Control your check-in visibility and who sees your location

  • Delete your account and associated data at any time

  • Contact us to request data access or removal

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information using:

  • Encryption

  • Secure storage

  • Access controls and system monitoring

No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work hard to safeguard your data.

7. Children’s Privacy

In the Wild is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

In the Wild
📧 info@inthewild-itw.com

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our app evolves. When we do, we’ll revise the “Last Updated” date above. Continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated policy.