Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Booking Minds ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using Booking Minds, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Create or update your profile
• Request or offer professional services
• Communicate with other users
• Contact our support team

This information may include:

• Name and email address
• Phone number
• Professional information (occupation, expertise, hourly rate)
• Profile photo
• Payment information (processed securely via Stripe)

Location Information

With your consent, we collect precise location data to:

• Show you professionals nearby
• Display your location to potential clients (if you're a professional)
• Facilitate in-person meetings

You can disable location services at any time through your device settings.

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our app, we automatically collect:

• Device information (type, operating system, unique identifiers)
• Usage data (features used, interactions, timestamps)
• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Connect professionals with clients
• Send notifications about meeting requests and messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Other Users: Your profile information (name, profession, rate, and approximate location) is visible to other users to facilitate connections.
• Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors who assist in providing our services (e.g., Stripe for payments, cloud hosting providers).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data by employees

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@bookingminds.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may also retain and use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Children's Privacy

Booking Minds is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Booking Minds
Email: privacy@bookingminds.com