Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how madeforIRL ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use the Passport platform.

By using Passport, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. What We Collect

When you use Passport, we may collect:

Information You Provide:

• Name, email, phone number
• Profile details (e.g. location, display name, birthday)
• Membership and organization affiliations
• Event RSVPs, check-ins, and community interactions
• Payment-related information (if applicable)

Information We Automatically Collect:

• Device information (e.g. IP address, OS type, browser)
• Usage data (e.g. pages visited, app actions, timestamps)
• Location data (with permission)

From Partners:

• Verification data from communities or brands you interact with
• Attendance or perk usage provided by curators and venues

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Verify your identity and community memberships
• Provide access to events, perks, and community benefits
• Communicate with you (e.g. invites, updates, notifications)
• Improve the functionality and performance of the platform
• Analyze trends and usage to enhance the user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

3. How We Share Information

We may share your information:

• With curators or communities you've joined, for access verification and experience management
• With brands or venues when you redeem a perk or attend a partnered activation
• With service providers that help us operate the platform (e.g. Firebase, analytics, payment processors)
• To comply with laws, regulations, or lawful requests

We do not share data with advertisers or data brokers.

4. Data Security

We use industry-standard practices to protect your data:

• Encrypted storage and transmission
• Access controls and secure authentication
• Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities

However, no system is 100% secure. We encourage strong password hygiene and keeping your device secure.

5. Your Choices

You can:

• Access or update your profile in the app
• Request deletion of your account by emailing support@usepassport.link
• Opt out of marketing messages by unsubscribing
• Control location access via your device settings

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. We may retain limited data for legal, security, or operational purposes after deletion.

7. Children's Privacy

Passport is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

8. International Users

We currently operate in the U.S. and may store your data in the United States. If you access Passport from another country, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the U.S.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our platform or legal requirements. We'll notify you of material changes via email or in-app notification. Continued use of Passport after updates means you accept the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: support@usepassport.link

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