Privacy Policy | Rooftop Bars

Introduction

RooftopBars ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website rooftopbars.co and the RooftopBars mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Email address
Username
Display name (optional)
Profile photo (optional)

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use our services:

Bars you check in to and save
Ratings and reviews you provide
Photos you upload (with your permission)
Device information and IP address
Pages visited and features used

Location Data

We do not track your real-time location. Location data is only used when you voluntarily check in to a bar.

How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our services
To personalize your experience
To track your rooftop bar visits and award badges
To improve our services based on usage patterns
To communicate with you about updates and features
To display aggregate statistics on our website (e.g., "50 people visited this bar")

Photo Sharing

When you upload photos during check-ins, you can choose whether to allow us to feature them on our website. This setting can be changed at any time in your profile settings.

Private photos: Only visible to you in the app
Shared photos: May be displayed on bar pages on rooftopbars.co with attribution

Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using Supabase (database) and Cloudflare R2 (photos). We use industry-standard encryption and security practices. Your data is stored in data centers located in the United States.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Supabase: Authentication and database
Cloudflare: Photo storage and CDN
Umami: Privacy-focused analytics (no personal data collected)
Apple Sign In: Optional authentication

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your account and all associated data
Export your data
Opt out of marketing communications

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for users under 21 years of age (the legal drinking age). We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 21.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

privacy@rooftopbars.co