Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at Owting (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”)! We are committed to protecting your right to privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how Owting collects, uses, and discloses personal information from consumers, as required by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
The App and Sites are global, and your information will be sent to and used in the United States and the UK regardless of the country you reside in. This Policy explains how we protect your personal data when we transfer it overseas, so please read very carefully.
Who we are
Owting is a mobile app designed to help people connect for various in-person activities. Our app matches users based on their location, common activities, and availability. We also offer optional filter criteria such as gender and relationship status to help users find compatible matches.
Owting has designated a Data Protection Officer and they can be reached by emailing dpo@owting.com.
Thank you for choosing Owting!
1. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information from consumers:
- Contact Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and other similar information that allows us to contact you.
- Profile Information: This includes information you provide to us when you create an Owting account, such as your location, interests, and availability.
- Interaction Information: This includes information about your interactions with Owting, such as the events you attend and the chats you have with other users.
- Device Information: This includes information about the device you use to access Owting, such as the device type, operating system, and IP address.
The information we collect helps to enhance the App and verify our Users (bots are not welcome!). Registration Information such as your age, name and username may be visible to other Users who view your profile page.
For Users who are California residents, the data we may collect falls within the following categories of “personal information”, as defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
A. Identifiers, such as name and location;
B. Personal information, as defined in the California customer records law, such as contact (including email and telephone number) and financial information;
C. Characteristics of protected classifications under California or federal law (if you choose to provide them), such as age, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, and medical conditions;
D. Commercial information, such as transaction information and purchase history;
E. Biometric information;
F. Internet or network activity information, such as browsing history and interactions with our Sites and App;
G. Geolocation data, such as mobile device location;
H. Audio, electronic, visual and similar information, such as photos and videos;
I. Professional or employment-related information, such as work history and prior employer;
J. Non-public education information; and
K. Inferences drawn from any of the personal information listed above to create a profile or summary about, for example, an individual’s preferences and characteristics.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect from consumers for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve the Owting app and its features.
- To match you with other users based on your location, interests, and availability.
- To allow you to chat with other users and attend events together.
- To monitor and enforce compliance with our policies and terms of use.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell personal information to third parties. However, we may share personal information with our service providers and other third parties for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Your Rights under the CCPA
As a California consumer, you have the following rights under the CCPA:
- The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose about you.
- The right to request that we delete your personal information.
- The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
- To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact us at ccpa@owting.com.
4. How We Store Your Information
At Owting, we understand that our users come from all over the world, and we want to provide our service to everyone regardless of their location. To achieve this, we use a global network of servers, which includes locations in the United States and the United Kingdom, among others. Although we may transfer your personal data to these overseas locations, we take steps to ensure that your data is protected and secure. We do this by implementing robust contractual standards and using valid, legal mechanisms such as EU-approved model clauses. If you have any questions or concerns about how we protect your personal data when transferring it overseas, please contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@owting.com.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will provide notice of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our app and website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@owting.com.
Effective Date
The Terms were last updated on: 15th March, 2023.