Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2025

1. Introduction

Paddymeet Inc ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your data when you use the Paddymeet platform. By using Paddymeet, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Information you provide:

Full name and username
Email address and phone number
Date of birth and age
City and state of residence
Interests and event preferences
Payment information (processed securely by our payment partners)
Profile photos or avatars you upload

Information collected automatically:

Device type, browser, and operating system
IP address and approximate location
Pages visited and features used
Time spent on the Platform
Referring website or app

3. How We Use Your Information

To create and manage your account
To process ticket purchases and payments
To match you with relevant events and groups based on your interests and location
To send you notifications about events, groups, and account activity
To improve and personalise your experience on the Platform
To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
To comply with legal obligations
To communicate with you about product updates and promotions (with your consent)

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With event organisers — only the information necessary to fulfil your ticket purchase
With payment processors — to securely process transactions
With service providers — who help us operate the Platform (hosting, analytics, etc.)
With law enforcement — when required by law or to protect the safety of users
In a business transfer — if Paddymeet is acquired or merged with another company

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong password and to keep your account credentials confidential.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access — you can request a copy of your personal data
Correction — you can update inaccurate information in your account settings
Deletion — you can request deletion of your account and personal data
Opt-out — you can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
Portability — you can request your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@paddymeet.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymise your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law.

8. Children's Privacy

Paddymeet is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on the Platform or sending you an email. Your continued use of Paddymeet after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Paddymeet Inc — Privacy Team

14 Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria

Email: privacy@paddymeet.com