Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you use GatherUp, we collect the following information:

• Phone number: Used for SMS communication and authentication
• Name: Display name you provide when joining an event
• Availability: Dates and times you indicate you're free
• Preferences: Venue preferences and other planning inputs

How We Use Your Data

• Send SMS notifications about events you're participating in
• Aggregate availability to help hosts find optimal meeting times
• Provide AI-powered venue recommendations based on group preferences
• Authenticate you via one-time codes sent to your phone

Privacy by Design

GatherUp is built with privacy at its core:

• Private preferences: Other members cannot see your individual responses—only aggregated data is shown to the host
• No passwords: We use phone-based authentication only
• Minimal data: We only collect what's necessary for event planning
• No selling: We never sell your data to third parties

SMS Communication

By using GatherUp, you consent to receive text messages at the phone number you provide. Message frequency varies based on event activity. Standard message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe from event notifications.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as you have active events. After 90 days of inactivity, your data may be deleted. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, please visit our contact page.