Privacy Policy

1. Information we collect

We collect information in three main ways: information you provide, information collected automatically, and information from third parties.

1.1 Information you provide

Account and profile information:
Name, email address, password, job title, company, company size, LinkedIn URL, and other profile fields you choose to provide.

Contact and notification preferences:
Mobile phone number, notification email address, and your preferences for event alerts, reminders, and marketing communications.

Event information:
Events you host or submit (event details, venue, dates, descriptions) and events you add to your lineup or follow.

Communications:
Messages you send us (e.g., support requests, feedback) and content you submit through forms.

1.2 Information we collect automatically

When you use the Service, we may automatically collect:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps)
• Usage data (features used, events viewed or saved, clicks on links)
• Cookie and similar technology data (cookies, local storage, pixels) to enable core functionality, remember preferences, and understand how the Service is used

1.3 Information from third parties

We may receive information about you from:

• Event platforms and registration tools when you follow links to them and they send data back to us (where permitted)
• Analytics and advertising providers that help us understand how people discover and use Outy
• Business partners or sponsors involved in specific Events, but only where allowed by law and by our agreements

2. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
• Help you discover Events, manage your lineup, and connect with hosts
• Send you transactional communications, such as:
  • Event alerts and reminders
  • Updates about changes to an Event (time, venue, cancellation)
  • Account-related messages (security alerts, password resets)
• Send optional marketing emails (such as product updates and curated event roundups), if you choose to receive them
• Personalize your experience, such as showing relevant Events based on your profile and activity
• Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve the Service
• Protect the security and integrity of the Service, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms of Service
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests

3. SMS and email communications

3.1 SMS event alerts and reminders

If you provide your mobile number and expressly opt in to SMS notifications, we will send you SMS messages related to Events you follow, including:

• Event alerts when a new Event matches your filters
• Reminders for Events in your lineup
• Updates if an Event's date, time, or venue changes
• Limited account-related messages necessary to provide the Service

We do not use SMS for general marketing messages.

• Message frequency varies based on the number of alerts you enable
• Msg & data rates may apply
• You can opt out at any time by replying STOP (you may receive a confirmation message)
• You can reply HELP for help or contact us at support@outy.io

We use third-party providers (such as SMS gateway providers) to deliver SMS messages. These providers act as processors on our behalf and are not permitted to use your phone number for their own marketing purposes.

We do not sell or rent your phone number to third parties for their own marketing.

3.2 Email communications

We use your email address to send:

• Transactional emails (event notifications, updates, reminders, account messages)
• Optional marketing emails (product updates, announcements, curated event content), if you opt in

You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or adjusting your preferences in your profile. We may still send essential transactional emails even if you opt out of marketing emails.

4. Legal bases (EEA/UK users)

If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data when:

• It is necessary to perform our contract with you (for example, to provide the Service and deliver event alerts you request)
• We have a legitimate interest (for example, to secure and improve the Service and understand usage)
• You consent (for example, to receive marketing emails or SMS alerts where required by law)
• We must comply with a legal obligation

You may withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

5. How we share information

We may share information about you as follows:

Service providers:
With vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, SMS and email delivery, customer support, and security. These providers may only process your information in accordance with our instructions.

Event hosts and partners:
If you register interest in or RSVP to an Event, we may share relevant information (such as your name, company, role, and contact details) with the Event host or partner for event operations and communication, where permitted by law.

Business transfers:
In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or part of our business.

Legal and safety:
To comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Outy, our users, or others.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their own independent marketing.

6. Data retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Policy
• Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce our Terms

You may request deletion of your account, subject to certain legal or legitimate business reasons for retaining limited data (for example, security logs or records of consent).

7. Your rights and choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to:

• Access, correct, or update your information
• Delete your information
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Receive a copy of your data in a portable format

You can exercise many of these rights directly in your profile settings (for example, updating your profile, changing notification preferences, disabling SMS, or closing your account). You can also contact us at support@outy.io to submit a request.

8. Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in and maintain session state
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how the Service is used to improve performance and features

You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features of the Service may not function properly.

9. Data security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit and access controls. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately at support@outy.io.

10. Children's privacy

The Service is not intended for or directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete it.

11. International transfers

We may process and store your information in countries other than the one where you live, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those in your jurisdiction. Where required by law, we use appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of the page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice (such as email or in-app notification).

Your continued use of the Service after the updated Policy becomes effective means you accept the changes.

13. Contact us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Outy
Email: contact@outy.io