Privacy Policy / Gizlilik Politikası

Last updated: July 2026

1. Data Controller

Be My Guest ("we", "our", "us") operates the Be My Guest mobile application and the website at bemyguestapp.net. We are the data controller responsible for your personal data. Contact: info@bemyguestapp.net

2. Data We Collect

Account information: name, username, email address, date of birth, gender
Profile information: profile photo, city, profession, university, spoken languages, interests
Usage data: events joined/hosted, messages sent, interactions within the app
Device information: device type, OS version, IP address
Location data: precise (GPS) location, detected when you open the app. We store only your single most recent location (no location history is kept), used to sort and show the nearest venues and events on the Home, Events, and Venues screens, and as a fallback when a live GPS reading is temporarily unavailable.
Check-in location: when you check in to an event you have joined, we record your GPS position at that moment to confirm you are at the agreed meeting point. This record is tied to that specific event for safety and reliability purposes.
Biometric data: during identity verification, we use automated facial analysis (a liveness check and a comparison against your profile photo) to confirm you are a real person and prevent fraudulent accounts. This processing is based on your explicit consent, given at the verification step, and the underlying photos may be retained as required by applicable law.
Purchase data: when you buy credits/tokens within the app, the transaction is processed by Google Play's billing system. We receive confirmation of the purchase (product purchased, date, amount, and your credit balance) but we do not receive or store your payment card or bank account details — these are handled entirely by Google Play.

3. How We Use Your Data

To provide and operate the Be My Guest service
To match guests and hosts based on interests and preferences
To verify user identity and maintain platform safety
To send service-related notifications and updates
To improve the application and user experience

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, identity verification) only as necessary to operate the platform. All providers are contractually bound to protect your data. Purchases made within the app are processed by Google Play Billing; Google's own privacy policy governs the handling of your payment information, which we never see or store.

5. Data Retention

Your data is retained for as long as your account is active. You may delete your account and all associated personal data at any time from within the app (Settings → Delete Account), via the account deletion page at bemyguestapp.net/delete-account, or by contacting us at info@bemyguestapp.net. When you confirm a deletion request, your account is scheduled for permanent deletion after a 30-day grace period — logging in during this period cancels the request. Once the period ends, your personal information is erased or anonymized; a minimal record may be kept where necessary for safety, fraud prevention, or legal obligations.

6. Your Rights

Right to access your personal data
Right to correct inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@bemyguestapp.net.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS), hashed passwords, and access controls. No system is completely secure; we encourage you to use a strong, unique password.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via the app or email. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance.