Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Slanup — a social platform where users create and join real-world plans and meetups with nearby people. We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use the Slanup mobile application and related services.

By creating an account or using Slanup, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Data We Collect

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Account Creation & Authentication: To create and manage your account using email-based OTP verification
• App Functionality: To display nearby plans, enable chat within plan groups, and facilitate meetup coordination
• Notifications: To send push notifications about plan updates, new messages, and relevant activity
• Safety & Moderation: To review reports, enforce community guidelines, and maintain a safe environment
• Platform Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve the app experience
• Communication: To send important service-related updates and announcements

4. Data Sharing

We may share limited data only in the following circumstances:

• Safety & Legal Compliance: When required by law, legal process, or to protect the safety of our users and the public
• Law Enforcement: In response to valid legal requests from law enforcement authorities
• Service Providers: With trusted service providers who help operate the app (e.g., cloud hosting, push notification services), under strict data protection agreements
• User-Initiated Sharing: Your profile name, photo, and plan activity are visible to other Slanup users as part of the app's core functionality

5. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services.

• Account Deletion: You can delete your account at any time through the app settings. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal data, profile information, and associated content within 30 days.
• Retained Data: Some data may be retained for longer periods where required by law or for legitimate safety purposes (e.g., records of reported safety violations).
• Chat Messages: When you delete your account, your messages in plan group chats will be removed.

6. Cookies & Tracking

Slanup uses minimal tracking. We do not use third-party advertising trackers or sell data to ad networks.

• We may use basic analytics to understand app usage and improve performance
• Our website (slanup.com) may use essential cookies for functionality purposes only
• We do not engage in cross-app tracking or behavioral advertising

7. Children's Privacy

Slanup is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete that information. If you believe a child under 13 is using Slanup, please contact us at hello@slanup.com.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Delete your account and associated data through the app
• Opt-Out: Disable push notifications through your device settings

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@slanup.com.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We may also notify you of significant changes through the app. Continued use of Slanup after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact us: