Privacy Policy for Gather

Last Updated: January 4, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Gather (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Gather is a mobile application that helps you discover and join local communities and events. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your information.

This Privacy Policy explains:

What information we collect
How we use your information
How we share your information
Your rights and choices
How we protect your information
Third-party services we use
Contact information

By using Gather, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

Account Information:

Email address (required for account creation)
Name (optional, can be provided via Google OAuth)
Profile photo (optional)
Bio or description (optional)

Community and Event Information:

Communities you create or join
Events you create or RSVP to
Photos you upload for communities or events
Location information for events and communities
Event descriptions and details

Payment Information:

Payment method details (processed securely through Stripe)
Subscription information for community verification
Billing information (handled by Stripe, not stored by us)

Information Automatically Collected

Location Data:

Your device’s location (when you grant permission)
Used to show nearby communities and events
Used to calculate drive times to events
You can disable location services in your device settings

Device Information:

Device type (iOS or Android)
App version
Device identifiers
Operating system version

Usage Information:

How you interact with the app
Features you use
Communities and events you view
RSVPs and interactions

Information from Third-Party Services

Google OAuth (via Clerk):