Privacy Policy for Newbie LLC

Effective Date: May 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Newbie LLC ("Company," "we," "us," "our") operates the Newbie community platform (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and mobile application, including all associated features and functionality.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Registration:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Password (securely hashed)
  • Gender
  • Profile photo
  • Bio and biography information
  • Location and neighborhood
  • City and move-in date
  • Interests and preferences
  • Occupation
  • Social media handles (Instagram)
  • Photos and photo gallery

Verification:

  • Selfie with date verification (reviewed and then securely stored or deleted per retention policy)
  • Age confirmation

Communications:

  • Messages sent through our platform (direct messages, group chats, activity comments)
  • Feedback and support inquiries
  • Reported content and safety reports

Activity & Event Creation:

  • Activity/event details (title, description, date, time, location)
  • Participant lists and attendance status
  • Photos associated with activities
  • Reactions and comments

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Device & Usage Data:

  • Device type, operating system, and browser type
  • IP address (hashed for privacy)
  • Pages viewed and time spent
  • Links clicked
  • Search queries
  • Device identifiers
  • Crash and error logs

Location Data:

  • City and neighborhood information (user-provided)
  • Geographic coordinates for activity discovery (with user consent)

Cookies & Similar Technologies:

  • Session tokens for authentication
  • Preference settings
  • Analytics data

2.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from:

  • Third-party services you link to (e.g., Instagram for verification purposes)
  • Other users who include you in their content

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

  • Account Management: Creating and maintaining your account, authentication, and security
  • Service Delivery: Enabling core features (activities, messaging, discovery, recommendations)
  • Safety & Verification: Identity verification, content moderation, fraud prevention
  • Communications: Sending service updates, notifications, and support responses
  • Analytics & Improvement: Understanding user behavior, improving features, fixing bugs
  • Legal Compliance: Fulfilling legal obligations and responding to lawful requests
  • Marketing: Sending opt-in notifications about new features (with your consent)

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Public Profile Information

Your display name, profile photo, bio, city, interests, and activities are visible to other app users (subject to gender-based filtering where applicable).

4.2 Activity Participants

When you join an activity, other participants can see your name, photo, and profile summary.

4.3 Service Providers

We share limited information with trusted vendors who assist with:

  • Cloud hosting and data storage
  • Email and notification services
  • Content moderation and safety tools
  • Analytics providers

These vendors are contractually bound to protect your data.

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights and safety.

4.5 Business Transfer

If Newbie LLC is acquired or merges, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4.6 Aggregate Data

We may share anonymized, aggregated data for research and analytics purposes.

5. Data Retention

  • Account Data: Retained for the duration of your membership
  • Verification Selfies: Deleted after verification (or 30 days if pending manual review)
  • Messages: Retained in chat history unless deleted by users
  • Deleted Accounts: Marked as deleted and purged within 30 days (GDPR compliance)
  • Activity Data: Retained for historical records and user references
  • Logs & Analytics: Retained for up to 90 days

6. Your Privacy Rights

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

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Opt-Out: Withdraw consent for marketing communications
  • Restrict Processing: Request limitations on how we use your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@newbie.com

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
  • Hashed password storage
  • Secure database encryption at rest
  • Regular security audits
  • Limited employee access (need-to-know basis)
  • Two-factor authentication support

However, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

8. International Data Transfers

If you access Newbie from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States and other countries. By using Newbie, you consent to such transfers.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies independently.

10. Children's Privacy

Newbie is intended for users 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly. Parents who believe a child has shared information should contact us immediately at privacy@newbie.com.

11. Notification Settings

You can customize notification preferences through your account settings. You can opt out of promotional emails at any time, but we will still send service-critical notifications (e.g., security alerts).

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected
  • Know whether it's sold or disclosed
  • Delete personal information
  • Opt out of the sale of personal information

We do not sell your data. Contact us at privacy@newbie.com to exercise these rights.

13. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, we process your data based on:

  • Legitimate interests (service improvement, safety)
  • Your consent (for marketing)
  • Legal obligations (fraud prevention)

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be notified via email or a prominent notice on the Service. Continued use of Newbie after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries, complaints, or to exercise your rights, contact:

Newbie LLC Email: privacy@newbie.com

Last Updated: May 20, 2026

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