PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: May 20, 2026
Last Updated: May 20, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how OutSpot Inc. (“OutSpot,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, processes, and discloses information when you use the OutSpot mobile application and related services.

By using OutSpot, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. COMPANY INFORMATION

OutSpot Inc.
950 E State Hwy 114, Suite 160
Southlake, Texas 76092
United States

Support & Privacy Contact: support@outspot.app

Website: OutSpot Official Website

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

email address;
username;
display name;
encrypted or hashed password credentials;
account preferences;
authentication details.

B. Location Information

OutSpot uses location-based features.

We may collect:

precise GPS location;
approximate location;
IP-based location;
device movement information;
nearby place interactions;
check-ins and location sharing data.

Location data may be collected:

while actively using the app;
during nearby discovery;
during search functionality;
while interacting with location-based features.

You may disable location permissions through your device settings, but some features may become unavailable.

C. User Content

We may collect Content you submit, including:

posts;
comments;
reviews;
profile information;
check-ins;
messages;
uploaded media;
reports and feedback.

D. Messaging Information

If you use messaging features, we may process:

message metadata;
timestamps;
delivery information;
encrypted communications data.

While certain communications may use encryption technologies, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

E. Device & Technical Information

We may automatically collect:

device identifiers;
operating system;
app version;
device type;
language settings;
crash reports;
usage statistics;
analytics information;
IP addresses;
network information;
performance diagnostics.

F. AI & Automated System Data

OutSpot may use automated systems and AI technologies to:

personalize recommendations;
improve search;
moderate content;
detect abuse;
improve safety;
enhance platform performance.

These systems may analyze user interactions, location relevance, engagement data, and behavioral patterns.

G. Future Commercial Information

If OutSpot later introduces:

subscriptions;
advertisements;
premium features;
sponsored content;
purchases,

we may collect additional transaction and billing-related information.

Payment processing may be handled by third-party providers.

3. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We may use information to:

provide and operate the Service;
authenticate accounts;
enable nearby discovery;
improve search relevance;
personalize recommendations;
power AI systems;
improve safety and moderation;
prevent fraud and abuse;
analyze platform performance;
communicate with users;
provide customer support;
enforce our Terms;
comply with legal obligations;
protect users and the Company;
develop future products and features.

4. LOCATION DATA USE

Location information is a core feature of OutSpot.

Location data may be used to:

show nearby places;
recommend venues;
improve search accuracy;
power social discovery;
display sponsored locations;
personalize experiences;
improve moderation and safety systems.

You acknowledge:

location services may not always be accurate;
nearby recommendations may contain errors;
user-generated locations may be inaccurate;
location-based interactions may involve risks.

OUTSPOT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR:

inaccurate location information;
user behavior in offline interactions;
incidents occurring through real-world meetups;
criminal conduct;
safety outcomes.

OUTSPOT IS NOT AN EMERGENCY SERVICE.

5. GOOGLE MAPS & THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

OutSpot may use:

Google Maps Platform;
Google Places API;
cloud hosting providers;
analytics providers;
push notification providers;
AI infrastructure providers;
moderation vendors.

When using Google-powered features, certain information such as location data and search requests may be transmitted to Google.

Google’s handling of data is governed by its own policies and terms.

You can review Google’s policies at:
Google Privacy Policy

6. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

We may share information:

with service providers;
with cloud hosting providers;
with analytics vendors;
with AI and moderation providers;
with law enforcement where legally required;
with courts or regulators;
during mergers, acquisitions, or business transfers;
to protect safety, rights, or property.

We may also share aggregated or de-identified information that does not reasonably identify individuals.

We do not currently sell personal information for direct monetary compensation.

However, certain future advertising or sponsored-content models may qualify as “sharing” under certain privacy laws.

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain information:

as long as necessary to provide the Service;
to comply with legal obligations;
to resolve disputes;
to enforce agreements;
to improve safety and platform integrity.

Retention periods may vary depending on:

account status;
legal requirements;
security obligations;
operational needs.

Deleted information may remain temporarily in:

backups;
archived systems;
security logs;
disaster recovery systems.

8. ACCOUNT DELETION

You may request account deletion by contacting:

support@outspot.app

We may retain certain information where necessary for:

legal compliance;
fraud prevention;
dispute resolution;
safety investigations;
enforcement purposes.

9. SECURITY

OutSpot uses commercially reasonable technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect information.

Security measures may include:

encryption in transit;
encrypted messaging technologies;
password hashing;
access controls;
monitoring systems;
authentication protections.

However, no system is completely secure.

You acknowledge that:

internet transmissions may be intercepted;
unauthorized access may occur;
vulnerabilities may exist despite safeguards.

You use the Service at your own risk.

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

OutSpot is intended for users aged 13 and older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that information from a child under 13 has been collected unlawfully, we may delete the information and terminate the account.

Parents or guardians may contact:
support@outspot.app

11. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

access your information;
correct inaccurate information;
request deletion;
request portability;
object to certain processing;
limit certain uses of information.

Requests may be submitted to:
support@outspot.app

We may verify identity before processing requests.

12. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

California residents may have additional rights under California privacy laws, including rights relating to:

access;
deletion;
correction;
data portability;
certain opt-outs.

OutSpot does not discriminate against users for exercising privacy rights.

13. INTERNATIONAL USERS

OutSpot operates from the United States.

If you access the Service from outside the United States, you acknowledge that information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other jurisdictions.

These jurisdictions may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

14. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

OutSpot and service providers may use:

cookies;
SDKs;
device identifiers;
analytics technologies;
similar tracking technologies.

These technologies may be used for:

authentication;
performance monitoring;
analytics;
fraud prevention;
personalization.

15. AI & AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEMS

OutSpot may use automated systems to:

rank content;
recommend places;
personalize feeds;
moderate content;
detect abuse;
identify spam or harmful activity.

Automated systems may make decisions without human review.

These systems may not always be accurate.

16. SPONSORED CONTENT & ADVERTISING

OutSpot may now or in the future display:

sponsored places;
promoted businesses;
advertisements;
affiliate content;
branded partnerships.

Sponsored content may influence rankings, recommendations, or visibility.

17. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services.

OutSpot is not responsible for:

third-party privacy practices;
third-party content;
third-party security;
third-party conduct.

Use third-party services at your own risk.

18. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Updated versions become effective upon posting.

Continued use of the Service after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

19. DISCLAIMER

Nothing in this Privacy Policy creates guarantees regarding:

uninterrupted security;
absolute privacy;
permanent data preservation;
immunity from breaches or unauthorized access.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, OutSpot disclaims liability arising from unauthorized access, data loss, security breaches, or third-party conduct.

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