Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information from you:

Account and Profile Information

When you create an account or complete your profile, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• WhatsApp number or phone number
• City
• Profile photo or avatar
• Short bio
• Profession or role
• Freelancer/founder category
• Skills, interests, or areas of work
• LinkedIn, portfolio, or social profile links if provided

Application Information

When you apply as a founding member or host, we may collect:

• Name
• Email
• WhatsApp number
• City
• Profession or business role
• Interest in Rabta Club
• Host application details
• Meetup topic
• Expected audience
• Reason for wanting to host
• Previous event hosting experience
• Any other information you voluntarily submit

Event and Booking Information

When you reserve a seat or attend a meetup, we may collect:

• Event name
• Reservation status
• Attendance status
• Ticket or booking information
• Event preferences
• City and venue details related to the event
• Communication history related to the event

Technical Information

When you visit or use our website, we may collect basic technical information such as:

• Browser type
• Device type
• IP address
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring links
• Cookies and tracking data
• Website usage behavior

This helps us improve website performance, fix bugs, understand user interest, and improve the Rabta Club experience.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

• Visit our website
• Submit the founding member application form
• Create an account
• Complete your profile
• Apply to host a meetup
• Reserve a seat for an event
• Contact us by email, WhatsApp, or any form
• Interact with Rabta Club ads, posts, or website pages
• Use features inside the member app

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your Rabta Club account
• Review founding member applications
• Review host applications
• Approve or reject host eligibility
• Manage event reservations
• Send event confirmations and updates
• Contact you about your application or account
• Improve the website and member experience
• Prevent misuse, spam, fraud, or unsafe behavior
• Personalize community and event recommendations
• Measure marketing and advertising performance
• Respond to support requests
• Maintain safety and trust within the community

4. Emails, WhatsApp, and Notifications

We may contact you through:

• Email
• WhatsApp
• Website notifications
• Event-related reminders
• Application status updates

You may receive messages about:

• Account creation
• Profile completion
• Founding member application
• Host application review
• Event reservation
• Meetup changes or cancellations
• Important platform updates

We do not send unnecessary spam. Our goal is to keep communication useful and relevant.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Rabta Club may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies.

These may help us:

• Remember user sessions
• Improve login experience
• Track website performance
• Understand which pages are useful
• Measure advertising campaigns
• Improve marketing and user experience

We may use tools such as Meta Pixel, analytics tools, and similar services. These tools may collect browsing or interaction data according to their own policies.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect some website features.

6. Third-Party Tools We Use

To operate Rabta Club, we may use third-party services, including but not limited to:

• Supabase for authentication, profiles, and database
• Vercel for hosting
• Google Sheets or Google tools for application handling
• Email tools such as Resend or similar providers
• Meta Pixel for advertising and analytics
• Google services for login, forms, or analytics if enabled
• Payment providers if paid meetups or memberships are introduced

These third-party services may process limited data only as needed to provide their services.

7. We Do Not Sell Your Personal Data

Rabta Club does not sell your personal information.

We may share limited information only when needed to:

• Operate the platform
• Process applications
• Manage events
• Communicate with you
• Comply with legal or safety requirements
• Work with trusted service providers

8. Data Sharing with Hosts and Event Partners

If you reserve a seat for an event, limited information may be shared with the event host or Rabta Club team for event management.

This may include:

• Your name
• Reservation status
• Basic contact details if needed for event coordination
• Attendance confirmation

Hosts are expected to use this information only for the specific event and not for spam, misuse, or unrelated promotions.

9. Event Photos, Videos, and Media

Rabta Club meetups may include photography, short videos, testimonials, or social media content.

By attending an event, you understand that general event photos or videos may be captured and used for Rabta Club marketing, community updates, or social media.

If you do not want your face or identity used in content, you should inform the Rabta Club team before or during the event.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information.

These steps may include:

• Secure authentication
• Limited admin access
• Protected server-side keys
• Database access controls
• Restricted access to sensitive information
• Monitoring for misuse or suspicious activity

However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security. You are responsible for keeping your login details safe.

11. Data Retention

We keep your information for as long as needed to:

• Maintain your account
• Manage applications
• Handle events and reservations
• Meet business, safety, or legal needs
• Improve Rabta Club services

You may request account deletion or data review by contacting us.

12. Your Choices and Rights

You may request to:

• Update your profile information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account
• Stop receiving certain communications
• Ask what information we hold about you

Some information may need to be retained for security, event records, dispute handling, or legal reasons.

13. Children's Privacy

Rabta Club is intended for professionals, founders, freelancers, and adults. It is not designed for children.

Users should be at least 18 years old or have proper permission from a guardian if required.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If we make important changes, we may notify users through the website, email, or platform notice.

15. Contact Us

For privacy questions, account concerns, or data requests, contact us at:

Email: connect@rabtaclub.com

Website: https://rabtaclub.com