When building the Places App, we wanted to remove everything that frustrated us with every other app in the market. So, all you need is your first name and mobile number to get started. Everything else is optional. We are here to keep it simple whilst respecting and protecting the privacy of those signing up to our services.

This Privacy Policy is an integral part of our Terms of Use ("Terms"). Its purpose is to ensure that you understand what personal information we collect use and share when you use our service and the controls we offer you to manage your shared information.

It is quite simple, by accessing the Places App you consent to the collection, use and transfer of your information as set out in this policy. If you do not accept the terms of this policy, you should not use the app.

Throughout the Terms of Use, certain words have specific meanings, and they should be interpreted consistently wherever they are used.

Like the rest of the Terms of Use, reading this Privacy Policy is optional but recommended, and we believe it will help you understand how we respect your information and make our Legal team really happy!

1. Information We Collect About You When we use the term "Information," we refer to data that may include personal data.

1.1 Data You Provide to Us · Account Creation Data: This data is necessary to create an account and provide our Services. It includes your phone number and first name. During app use, you can also choose to share additional information such as your last name, email address, gender, age range, location, profile picture, and dietary search preferences.

· Content Data: We collect Content (as defined in the Terms) that you create when using our Services. This may include profile photos, reviews, comments, messages, and geolocation. Please be aware that other users can copy or screenshot your Content and share it through other services.

The App is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy of content or the availability of the App at all times.

We are not liable for any damages or losses arising from your use of the App. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, and punitive damages.

· Communications with Places: When you report an issue with our Services, request assistance, or exercise your rights, we collect information necessary to support and respond to you. This may include the content of messages, photos, identifiers (e.g., phone numbers or email addresses), or other information.

1.2 Data We Collect When You Use Our Services As with all internet-based services, we automatically receive information about you and your device as you use our Services. This information includes:

· Connection and Technical Data: Account creation date, language preference, last login, device equipment, and operating system.

· Interaction Data: Information regarding your private feedback and public reviews.

· Usage Data: Actions performed, searches, content viewed, content interactions, screenshotting, application crashes, and event logs.

· Cameras and Photos Library: You can create an account without allowing us to access and collect data from your device's camera or photo library. However, if you refuse this access, you won't be able to upload or take a profile photo.

· Geolocation Data: You can choose to share your location through our Services.

· Integrations with Partners: When connecting third-party applications to use specific integrations on Places, we receive information necessary to provide those features.

2. How We Use Information We Receive About You We do not sell your information. We use your information thoughtfully to provide our Services. Our use of information generally falls into these categories:

· Places Employees: Authorized Places employees may access your information to provide support and maintain our Services.

· Other Users: Content you share (such as public reviews) are available to all Places users.

· Service Providers: We work with partners who provide various services to deliver our Services. We require all third parties to respect the security of your Personal Information. We do not allow them to use your Personal Information for their own purposes.

· Partner Integrations: When partnering to provide specific features, we may share information with the partner.

· Legal and Statutory Purposes: We may share information as required by law, to address fraud or security concerns, or to protect people on our Services or elsewhere

· Change in Ownership: In case of mergers, acquisitions, or sales, information may be shared, sold, or transferred. This Privacy Policy applies to all transferred information.

4. How Long We Keep Information About You We aim to keep your information only as long as necessary to provide our Services. Legal requirements may necessitate longer retention. Generally, we keep information as follows:

2. How We Use Information We Receive About You We do not sell your information. We use your information thoughtfully to provide our Services. Our use of information generally falls into these categories:

· Legal and Statutory Purposes: We may share information as required by law, to address fraud or security concerns, or to protect people on our Services or elsewhere.

· Account Creation Data: Retained indefinitely while you have an active account. Deleted when you delete your account.

· Content Data: Retained indefinitely while you have an active account. Deleted when you delete Content or your account.

· Communications with Places: Retained for no longer than 24 months.

· Connection and Technical Data: Retained for no longer than 24 months.

· Interaction Data: Retained indefinitely while you have an active account or until interaction deletion by you.

Usage Data: Retained for no longer than 24 months.

Device and Equipment Data: Retained for no longer than 24 months.

· Cameras and Photos Library: Content data is retained indefinitely while you have an active account or until Content deletion by you.

· Geolocation Data: Retained as long as the Content containing it remains on our system.

· Address Book Data: Retained indefinitely while you have an active account.

5. Your Control Over Your Information You have control over your information through various settings:

Notifications: Control which notifications you receive in the application settings

· Delete Your Account: Delete your account in the application settings. The deletion process can take up to 15 days. For more information on your rights, contact privacy support.

6. Your Rights Over Your Information Privacy is a fundamental human right. Regardless of your location, you have the same rights:

· Delete Your Account: You can delete your account through the application settings or by contacting privacy support.

· Understand Sharing: Learn about who we share your data with by contacting privacy support.

· Get a Copy: Obtain a copy of your information we hold by contacting privacy support.

· Correct Your Information: Correct your information through the application controls or by contacting privacy support.

· Appeal Decisions: Appeal decisions related to your information by contacting privacy support.

· Ask Questions: Ask questions about our privacy practices by contacting privacy support.

· Contact Our Data Protection Officer: Reach out to our Data Protection Officer via privacy support.

7. Contact The data controller for our Services is Places. You can reach us at: · Email: hello@placesuae.com (please mark you email “privacy support” in the subject line).

· Address: Fortune Tower Cluster C, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

If you have any questions about our privacy practices or this Privacy Policy, you can contact us via email at hello@placesuae.com or by mail at the provided address.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 11th January 2024 and may be updated periodically. Please review it regularly for any changes.