Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2/27/2026

1. Introduction

GeegHive (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the GeegHive platform (the “Platform”).

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, and authentication credentials
  • Profile information (photo, bio, contact details)
  • Business information (for vendor accounts)
  • Event details, posts, stories, messages, and reviews
  • Booking requests and related communication

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • Device information (device type, OS, app version)
  • Log data (IP address, access times)
  • Usage data (interactions, feed activity, bookings)
  • Approximate location data (if enabled)

c. Third-Party Authentication

If you sign in using Google, Apple, or Facebook, we may receive basic profile information from those providers in accordance with their policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Platform
  • Enable event discovery and RSVP functionality
  • Facilitate vendor bookings and reviews
  • Support messaging and Hivemate connections
  • Send notifications related to activity and bookings
  • Improve platform performance and user experience
  • Detect fraud, abuse, and security issues

4. How We Store and Protect Information

GeegHive uses secure third-party infrastructure, including Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, and Storage), to store and manage data.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share information in the following situations:

  • With other users: Profile information, posts, events, reviews, and vendor details are visible according to your privacy settings.
  • With vendors: Booking-related information is shared with the relevant vendor.
  • Service providers: Infrastructure and analytics providers that help operate the Platform.
  • Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Location Data

If you enable location services, we may collect approximate or precise location data to improve event discovery, vendor matching, and map features. You can disable location access at any time through your device settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as necessary to provide services, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with legal obligations.

8. Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access or request a copy of your data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing

You may request account deletion through your account settings or by contacting us.

9. Children’s Privacy

GeegHive is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies on our web platform to enhance functionality, remember preferences, and analyze usage.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored and processed in countries other than your own. By using the Platform, you consent to such transfers, subject to applicable data protection laws.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at support@geegHive.com.