Privacy Policy

Welcome to Afterparty ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a safe, exclusive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Introduction

Afterparty is an exclusive, invite-only social platform designed to facilitate genuine connections. By using our app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Authentication Data

To verify your identity and ensure the security of our community, we collect your phone number during the sign-up process via OTP (One-Time Password) verification.

b. Contacts & Vouching System

Afterparty relies on a social trust graph. To participate in our "Vouching" system:

• We request access to your device contacts.
• This data is used solely to identify which of your friends are already on the platform or on the waitlist, allowing you to "vouch" for them to gain access.
• We do not store your entire contact list permanently; we process it to match against our existing user base.

c. User Generated Content

We collect content you create, including:

• Profile Information: Name, handle, and profile photos.
• Hot Takes & Feed Posts: Public posts shared with the community.
• Chats: Direct messages sent to other users.

d. Analytics and Usage Data

To improve our platform and understand how users interact with Afterparty, we collect:

• App Usage: Screen views, feature usage, and interactions within the app.
• Session Data: App open/close times and session duration.
• Engagement Metrics: Actions such as posting, messaging, and vouching.
• Device Information: Platform (iOS/Android) and app version.

This data is collected using Firebase Analytics and our own analytics infrastructure. We use this data to:

• Understand which features are most valuable to users.
• Improve app performance and user experience.
• Analyze retention and engagement trends.
• Make data-driven product decisions.

Analytics data is aggregated and used in anonymized form for analysis. Individual user analytics data is retained for 90 days and then anonymized.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

• Identity Verification: To ensure every user is a real person and maintain the exclusivity of the platform.
• Access Management: To manage the waitlist and process "vouch" requests from existing members.
• Social Facilitation: To connect you with friends and relevant communities based on your social graph.
• Platform Safety: To monitor and prevent abuse, harassment, or violations of our Terms of Service.
• Product Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve app features.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent.
• To comply with legal obligations.
• To protect the rights and safety of Afterparty and its users.
• With analytics service providers (Firebase) in anonymized form.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to or deletion of your personal data. You can delete your account directly within the app settings or by contacting us.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@litAF.party.