Privacy | Lake Country Social

Lake Country Social ("we," "our," or "us") operates a community platform for discovering and sharing local events, festivals, leagues, clubs, and business promotions in the Lake Country, Wisconsin area. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

Information We Collect

Account information: Your email address and password (stored securely) when you create an account. Your name may be collected if you provide it.
Listing content: Information you submit when posting events, including titles, descriptions, images, dates, locations, and contact details.
Engagement data: Listings you save, events you RSVP to, and alert preferences you configure.
Payment information: When you make a purchase (e.g., a membership or promotion), payment is processed by our payment provider. We do not store your full card details.
Usage data: Anonymous analytics about how you interact with the app to help us improve the experience.

How We Use Your Information

To create and manage your account and authenticate you.
To display your submitted listings and engagement activity.
To send email alerts about new listings matching your preferences.
To process payments and manage subscriptions.
To send a welcome email and important account notifications.
To moderate content and enforce community guidelines.

Who Can See Your Data

Your email address is never shown publicly. Listings you post are visible to all users and guests once approved by an admin. Your saved listings, RSVPs, and alert preferences are private to your account. Administrators may access account data for moderation and support purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account at any time from the Account page, which permanently removes your posts, saved listings, and alert preferences.

Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising.

Your Rights

Access, update, or delete your personal information.
Opt out of email alerts at any time via the My Alerts page.
Request export of your data.

Children's Privacy

Lake Country Social is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact us through the app's support channels.